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Why does the dietary fiber and sugar not add up to total carbohydrates?
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∙ 13y ago
you can't digest dietary fiber. Total carbohydrates means what you've eaten and digested...
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∙ 13y ago
Scott S
The 'other carbs' are digestible but not required to be listed.
Important distinctions are fiber and sugar alcohols, which are not (or partially) digested vs. sugars which cause blood sugar spikes.
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How do you figure net carbohydrates per day?
To calculate simple carbohydrates first you need to figure out your target intake. Next you need to get an understanding of serving sizes. After that research needs to be done on the amount of carbs in everything you consume. The last step is to keep a food journal and calculate the totals.
Are there any carbohydrates in acorn squash?
There's a total of 9g of carbs (in a serving of 1/2 a cup), 2g being dietary fiber and 3g of sugar :)
What is the difference between net grams of carbohydrates and total carbohydrates?
The difference is the fiber. If you add the amount of fiber to the net carbs you will get the total carb amount.
Does protein contain fiber?
No, dietary fiber is not a protein. It is carbohydrate but does not contribute too much to your total calories. Including sufficient dietary fiber in the diet is good for weight loss and proper health
How many carbohydrates are in a slice of jell-o pudding pie?
Base on one 11.0g serving, there are 8.2 total grams of carbohydrates (0.9g from dietary fibre and 0.1g from sugar) which is 3% of you recommended daily value of carbs
Is there more fat in egg yolk or egg white?
All of the fat in an egg is contained in the egg yolk. Calories: 71 Calories from Fat: 45 Total Fat: 5g .. Saturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 221mg Sodium: 70mg Total Carbs: 0g .. Dietary Fiber: 0g .. Sugar: 0g Protein: 6g Calories: 16 Calories from Fat: 1 Total Fat: 0g .. Saturated Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 55mg Total Carbs: 0g .. Dietary Fiber: 0g .. Sugar: 0g Protein: 4g Calories: 54 Calories from Fat: 41 Total Fat: 5g .. Saturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 210mg Sodium: 8mg Total Carbs: 1g .. Dietary Fiber: 0g .. Sugar: 0g Protein: 3g
What is the nutrional value of a slice of egg?
Calories: 71 Calories from Fat: 45 Total Fat: 5g .. Saturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 221mg Sodium: 70mg Total Carbs: 0g .. Dietary Fiber: 0g .. Sugar: 0g Protein: 6g Calories: 16 Calories from Fat: 1 Total Fat: 0g .. Saturated Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 55mg Total Carbs: 0g .. Dietary Fiber: 0g .. Sugar: 0g Protein: 4g Calories: 54 Calories from Fat: 41 Total Fat: 5g .. Saturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 210mg Sodium: 8mg Total Carbs: 1g .. Dietary Fiber: 0g .. Sugar: 0g Protein: 3g
What is total fiber?
Total fiber is the sum of dietary fiber and functional fiber. Dietary fiber is found in plant products. It is the naturally occurring nutrient found in grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, peas and nuts. It is all parts of plant food that we can't digest or absorb in the small intestine. Because it passes through our body without being absorbed, it does not have calories
When counting sugar on label do you count carbohydrates and sugar?
No, total carbohydrates is sugar and other carbs (mostly starches). If all you're concerned with is sugar, just read the sugar label.
What are the chemical groups in food?
They are carbohydrates, proteins, fats/oils, vitamins/minerals, and fiber. 5 in total.
What information is prints on a food label?
Serving size Serving per container AMOUNT PER SERVING Calories Calories from Fat Total Fat Saturated Fat Trans Fat Cholesterol Sodium Total Carbohydrates Dietary Fiber Sugars Proteins also what Vitamins and Minerals are in them as well as the % Daily Value
What do food labels tell?
The calories, The Fat from the calories, The total fat, The cholesterol, The sodium, The Total Carbohydrate, The dietary fiber, The surgar, The potein, and it tells you what vitamins it have in it
