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Carbs vs Net Carbs?

Allengwm
Allengwm Posts: 4 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Doing keto what is the difference when counting grams with Micros?

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  • whoami67
    whoami67 Posts: 297 Member
    Not sure I understand your question. Net carbs are carbs minus fiber. Some people choose to count net carbs. Some choose to count total carbs. I suppose whether you do would depend on why you are doing keto and how easy it is for you to stay in ketosis. If you're doing it for epilepsy, I believe you count total carbs, but you can verify that with your doctor. If you just want to stay in ketosis rather than for a medical reason, you can probably get away with net carbs.
  • Allengwm
    Allengwm Posts: 4 Member
    Okay, great thank you. It's just to stay in ketosis. That helps!!
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,438 MFP Moderator
    Allengwm wrote: »
    Okay, great thank you. It's just to stay in ketosis. That helps!!

    I would go by net carbs. Its what most of us do. Also, unless you have a metabolic disorder, then don't stress too much even if you fall out of ketosis. Its not required for fat loss.
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