Net Carb
Net carbs are the carbohydrates that can be digested and processed by the body
as a dietary carbohydrate and therefore directly impact blood sugar.
The figure for Net Carbs represents the total grams of carbohydrate minus
grams of fiber, glycerine, and sugar alcohols.
Example 1: Lean on Me Flax Crips
| Nutrition Facts | |
| Calories | 2g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 135mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g |
| Protein | 4g |
In the above example, the net carb count is 5 grams
(8 grams total carbohydrate less 3 grams fiber)
Example 2: Jennies Coconut Macaroons
| Nutrition Facts | |
| Calories | 70 |
| Total Fat | 4g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 10mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g |
| Sugar Alcohol | 12g |
| Protein | 1g |
In the above example, the net carb count is 0 grams
(13 grams total carbohydrate less 1 grams fiber
and 12 grams sugar alcohol)
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