How many carbs are in raisins?
One cup of raisins has about 116g of carbohydrate. The water is gone, the sugar is concentrated. A small 1-oz (28g) snack box has about 22g of carbs.
Carbs by portion
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, not packed (145g) | 116.0g | 4.8g | 111.2g |
| 1 cup, packed (165g) | 132.0g | 5.4g | 126.6g |
| 100 grams | 80.0g | 3.3g | 76.7g |
Net carbs
One cup of raisins has about 111g of net carbs, which is total carbs (116g) minus fiber (5g). On a per-ounce basis, raisins have nearly four times the net carbs of fresh grapes. See the net carbs guide for how dehydration concentrates carbs.
Glycemic index of raisins
The glycemic index of raisins is about 64. Raisins have a medium-to-high glycemic index. They digest quickly because the fruit cell walls are broken down during drying and the sugar is highly concentrated.
For diabetes
Raisins are a high-carb, medium-high-GI food that should be counted carefully. A single tablespoon of raisins is about 8g of carbs. The small 1.5-oz snack boxes popular in trail mix and lunch boxes contain about 34g of carbs, which is a full two exchanges. People with diabetes often underestimate raisins in salads, oatmeal, and baked goods. See the diabetes carb-counting guide.
Keto and low carb
Raisins have about 77g of net carbs per 100g. Even a small tablespoon adds about 8g of net carbs. Raisins do not fit keto at any practical serving size.
Good to know
Fresh grapes have about 17g of carbs per 100g; raisins have about 80g per 100g. The drying process removes about 75% of the water, which is why the same weight of raisins delivers roughly 4.5 times more carbs than fresh grapes. Golden raisins are dried with sulfur dioxide to preserve color and are nutritionally almost identical to regular dark raisins.
Full nutrition (per 100g)
- Calories: 301.0 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 80.02g
- Fiber: 3.3g
- Sugars: 65.7g
- Protein: 3.28g
- Fat: 0.2g
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How many carbs are in raisins?
One cup of raisins (145g, not packed) has about 116g of carbohydrate. One ounce (about 28g) has about 22g of carbs.
How many carbs are in a small box of raisins?
A standard 1.5 oz snack box of raisins (about 43g) has roughly 34g of carbohydrate.
Are raisins high in sugar?
Yes. Raisins have about 66g of sugar per 100g. A single cup has more sugar than three regular candy bars.
How do raisins compare to fresh grapes in carbs?
Fresh grapes have about 17g of carbs per 100g. Raisins have about 80g per 100g because drying removes most of the water and concentrates the sugar.
Are raisins keto?
No. Even a tablespoon of raisins has about 8g of net carbs. Raisins do not fit any keto plan.