Net Carbs vs. Total Carbs: What's the Difference?
Total carbohydrates include all carbs: fiber, sugar alcohols, and digestible carbs.
Net carbs = Total carbs – Dietary fiber – Sugar alcohols. These are the carbs actually absorbed and impacting blood glucose.
Example: 1 Cup Cooked Brown Rice
- Total carbs: 35 g
- Dietary fiber: 2 g
- Sugar alcohols: 0 g
- Net carbs: 33 g
Net carb counting is essential for low-carb diets and blood sugar management.
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