Category: carb calculation

Total Carbs vs. Net Carbs: What You Need to Know

Total Carbs vs. Net Carbs: What You Need to Know

If you are following a dietary protocol that requires counting carbohydrates (and you should be!), your first question probably is, Should I count total carbs or net carbs? And what is the difference? In the United States, properly labeled packaged food shows Total Carbohydrates as a main category with possible sub-categories of Dietary Fiber, Sugar, and Sugar Alcohols. “For nutrition … Continue reading Total Carbs vs. Net Carbs: What You Need to Know

Carb Calculations: Total or Net?

Carb Calculations: Total or Net?

If you are following a dietary protocol that requires counting carbohydrates (and you should be!), your first question probably is, Should I count total carbs or net carbs? And what is the difference? In the United States, properly labeled packaged food shows Total Carbohydrates as a main category with possible sub-categories of Dietary Fiber, Sugar, and Sugar Alcohols. “For nutrition … Continue reading Carb Calculations: Total or Net?