How many carbs are in vital wheat gluten?
100g of vital wheat gluten contains about 13.8g of carbohydrate, 13.2g net carbs after subtracting 0.6g of fiber, 75.2g of protein, and 370 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 grams (100g) | 13.8g | 0.6g | 13.2g |
Net carbs in vital wheat gluten
100g of vital wheat gluten contains 13.2g of net carbs — total carbs (13.8g) minus dietary fiber (0.6g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for vital wheat gluten (per 100g)
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 13.8g
- Dietary fiber: 0.6g
- Sugars: 0g
- Protein: 75.2g
- Fat: 1.9g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 168147). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in vital wheat gluten?
100g of vital wheat gluten contains about 13.8g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0.6g of fiber, the net carbs are about 13.2g.
How many net carbs are in vital wheat gluten?
Net carbs in 100g of vital wheat gluten are about 13.2g — that is total carbs (13.8g) minus dietary fiber (0.6g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is vital wheat gluten good for diabetics?
Vital wheat gluten contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is vital wheat gluten keto-friendly?
Whether vital wheat gluten fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (100g) provides about 13.2g of net carbs.