How many carbs are in wheat bran?
1 cup of wheat bran contains about 38.7g of carbohydrate, 13g net carbs after subtracting 25.7g of fiber, 9.3g of protein, and 130 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (60g) | 38.7g | 25.7g | 13g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 64.5g | 42.8g | 21.7g |
Net carbs in wheat bran
1 cup of wheat bran contains 13g of net carbs — total carbs (38.7g) minus dietary fiber (25.7g). 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 wheat bran (per 100g)
- Calories: 216 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 64.5g
- Dietary fiber: 42.8g
- Sugars: 0.4g
- Protein: 15.6g
- Fat: 4.3g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2343972). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in wheat bran?
1 cup of wheat bran contains about 38.7g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 25.7g of fiber, the net carbs are about 13g.
How many net carbs are in wheat bran?
Net carbs in 1 cup of wheat bran are about 13g — that is total carbs (38.7g) minus dietary fiber (25.7g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is wheat bran good for diabetics?
Wheat bran 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 wheat bran keto-friendly?
Whether wheat bran fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 13g of net carbs.