Nutrition experts break down how to calculate net carbs and the pros and cons of doing so.
Spoiler: It’s not the best idea for everyone.
The usual suspects: Calorie counts, grams of protein, and amount of fiber.
Alex Sandoval
So what does this number actually mean and does it even matter?
Carbs are one of three key macronutrients found in food (the others: protein and fat).
Carbs are found in fruits, veggies, dairy, and grains.
However, not all carbohydrates can be broken down to provide the body with energy.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
And that’s exactly what net carbs take into account.
Great news: You don’t have to be a math wiz to calculate net carbs yourself.
You’re now left with 15 grams of net carbs.
If it does, this is where things get a bit tricky.
marketing something as “sugar-free”).
As such, you’ll only subtract half the amount of these sugar alcohols from your total carbohydrates.
If you have pop in II diabetes.
If you exercise a whole lot.
If you’re on a keto diet.
So, Should You Calculate Net Carbs?
“The numbers, such as net carbs andprotein, are definitely relevant,” says Kimball.
