Foods Highest in Carbohydrate, by difference

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Top 50 whole foods per 100g, from USDA Standard Reference and Foundation databases

Sweetener, herbal extract powder from Stevia leaf ranks #1 of 50 for Carbohydrate, by difference, at 100.0G per 100g (36% of the FDA Daily Value).

What These Carbohydrate, by difference Rankings Mean

This ranking surfaces the top 50 whole foods for Carbohydrate, by difference, pulled from USDA Standard Reference Legacy and Foundation databases. Those two sources intentionally exclude branded and processed entries, which keeps the list focused on raw ingredients where nutrient content reflects the food itself rather than fortification or recipe adjustments. The FDA Daily Value for Carbohydrate, by difference is 275G, so every row translates directly into a percent-DV figure for an adult on a 2,000-calorie diet.

At the top of the ranking sits Sweetener, herbal extract powder from Stevia leaf, delivering 100.0G per 100g, 36% of the Daily Value in a 100g portion. The top three (Sweetener, herbal extract powder from Stevia leaf, Sweeteners, tabletop, fructose, dry, powder, Sugars, granulated) together form a practical "big lever" set, foods where a single serving meaningfully moves daily intake. The visual bars beside each row scale against the top food, so you can see at a glance whether a lower-ranked food is still a strong source or a distant runner-up.

Because this page excludes branded products, it is the right tool for comparing whole-food cooking choices rather than packaged-food shopping decisions, for those, the per-food pages and the branded search tools cover the same nutrient at product level. All values are reported per 100g edible portion, which means the raw numbers can be directly compared but real-world servings differ (a 100g portion of spinach is very different from 100g of almonds by volume). The nutrition guides linked below explain how to translate % DV and per-100g figures into practical daily targets and how to read nutrition labels when comparing whole foods to their processed equivalents.

→ Compare the top three Carbohydrate, by difference sources side-by-side

# Food Amount % DV
1 Sweetener, herbal extract powder from Stevia leaf 100.0 G 36%
2 Sweeteners, tabletop, fructose, dry, powder 100.0 G 36%
3 Sugars, granulated 100.0 G 36%
4 Sugar, turbinado 99.8 G 36%
5 Sugars, powdered 99.8 G 36%
6 Sugars, granulated 99.6 G 36%
7 Sugars, granulated 99.6 G 36%
8 Sweeteners, for baking, contains sugar and sucralose 99.5 G 36%
9 Strawberry-flavor beverage mix, powder 99.1 G 36%
10 Desserts, rennin, vanilla, dry mix 99.0 G 36%
11 Beverages, orange-flavor drink, breakfast type, powder 98.9 G 36%
12 Candies, gumdrops, starch jelly pieces 98.9 G 36%
13 Candies, hard, dietetic or low calorie (sorbitol) 98.6 G 36%
14 Beverages, tea, instant, decaffeinated, lemon, sweetened 98.5 G 36%
15 Beverages, tea, instant, lemon, sweetened, powder 98.5 G 36%
16 Sugars, brown 98.1 G 36%
17 Candies, hard 98.0 G 36%
18 Beverages, lemonade-flavor drink, powder 97.9 G 36%
19 Beverages, tea, instant, lemon, with added ascorbic acid 97.6 G 35%
20 Beverages, Lemonade, powder 97.6 G 35%
21 Beverages, Whiskey sour mix, powder 97.3 G 35%
22 Sweeteners, for baking, brown, contains sugar and sucralose 97.1 G 35%
23 Puddings, lemon, dry mix, instant 95.4 G 35%
24 Frostings, white, fluffy, dry mix 94.9 G 35%
25 Chewing gum, sugarless 94.8 G 34%
26 Beverages, tea, green, instant, decaffeinated, lemon, unsweetened, fortified with vitamin C 94.5 G 34%
27 Puddings, tapioca, dry mix 94.3 G 34%
28 Puddings, tapioca, dry mix, with no added salt 94.3 G 34%
29 Beverages, drink mix, QUAKER OATS, GATORADE, orange flavor, powder 94.1 G 34%
30 Frostings, vanilla, creamy, dry mix 93.8 G 34%
31 Candies, jellybeans 93.5 G 34%
32 Apples, dehydrated (low moisture), sulfured, uncooked 93.5 G 34%
33 Puddings, vanilla, dry mix, regular 93.5 G 34%
34 Beverages, OVALTINE, Classic Malt powder 93.3 G 34%
35 Beverages, Carob-flavor beverage mix, powder 93.3 G 34%
36 Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe 93.2 G 34%
37 Puddings, banana, dry mix, regular 93.0 G 34%
38 Beverages, rich chocolate, powder 93.0 G 34%
39 Beverages, OVALTINE, chocolate malt powder 93.0 G 34%
40 Puddings, vanilla, dry mix, instant 92.9 G 34%
41 Puddings, banana, dry mix, instant 92.7 G 34%
42 Puddings, vanilla, dry mix, regular, with added oil 92.4 G 34%
43 Candies, nougat, with almonds 92.4 G 34%
44 Frostings, chocolate, creamy, dry mix 92.0 G 33%
45 Candies, Tamarind 92.0 G 33%
46 Puddings, lemon, dry mix, regular 91.8 G 33%
47 Flan, caramel custard, dry mix 91.6 G 33%
48 Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe 91.6 G 33%
49 Desserts, rennin, chocolate, dry mix 91.5 G 33%
50 Puddings, rice, dry mix 91.2 G 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What food is highest in Carbohydrate, by difference?

Sweetener, herbal extract powder from Stevia leaf is the food highest in Carbohydrate, by difference, with 100.0G per 100g. That provides 36% of the Daily Value.

How much Carbohydrate, by difference do I need per day?

The FDA Daily Value for Carbohydrate, by difference is 275G, based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Individual needs may vary based on age, sex, and health conditions. Consult a healthcare professional for personalized recommendations.

What are good whole food sources of Carbohydrate, by difference?

Top whole food sources of Carbohydrate, by difference include Sweetener, herbal extract powder from Stevia leaf, Sweeteners, tabletop, fructose, dry, powder, Sugars, granulated, and more. These rankings are based on USDA Standard Reference and Foundation food data, measured per 100g edible portion.

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Standard Reference Legacy and Foundation databases. Branded and processed products are excluded. All values per 100g edible portion.
Source: FDA Daily Value reference — Carbohydrate, by difference DV = 275G based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice.

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