Fiber counts

klkateri

So I'm tracking my carbs on here and often I see that they come up high (veggies) but I know that the fiber takes that number down. So now I'm also tracking my fiber intake. So here is my question... at the end of the day it may say I ate 14g of carbs but 4g of fiber... that would mean I'm overall eating 10g of carbs then right? I think I know the answer lol but i just want to confirm!! Thanks!!

Smoked33

You are correct in terms of carbs that influence insulin production or whether or not you get to/stay in ketosis. Practically speaking you ate 10g carbs

JQuinnLife

The proper term is Net Carbs.

It's been debated ad nauseam the exact carb count needed to stay under for Keto-adapatation to occur. But if you're under 50g of Net Carbs, you're gonna be alright.

The other day I ate this delicious veal with seasoning and the carbs was ridiculous for me at 20g, which is usually what I allow myself for the day. But the fiber was 12g, so realistically the Net Carbs was only 8g, which I'm perfectly fine with.


Net Carbs = Carbohydrates Grams - Fiber Grams

JessicaLCHF

klkateri wrote: »

So I'm tracking my carbs on here and often I see that they come up high (veggies) but I know that the fiber takes that number down. So now I'm also tracking my fiber intake. So here is my question... at the end of the day it may say I ate 14g of carbs but 4g of fiber... that would mean I'm overall eating 10g of carbs then right? I think I know the answer lol but i just want to confirm!! Thanks!!

I know. I wish it fit in the macros graph! but you just have to go one more over to nutrients, and then subtract your days fiber from your carbs. It doesn't subtract sugar alcohols tho, which can be a significant reduction if you eat a lot of premade LC foods. It's not a perfect plan, but then again, most dieters care more about calories than fiber. I try to get in 25g a day, but am almost always short.