Question On Net Carbs?

downtome

Hi All,
I am following a low-carb eating plan, 50 carbs or less and I have been using the Atkins Endulge coconut bars and chocolate shakes. I was wondering if someone could please explain how the net carb thing works? On the coconut bar package it says it has 19 grams of carobohydrates but only 3 grams of net carbs? Kinda confusing to me. Please help!

Thanks so much!

Denise

adhillman01

I'm not even on a low carb diet, but I was curious (I'm avoiding studying right now, haha). I googled "net carbs" and found this article. It may help!
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/products/a/netcarbs.htm

CarlydogsMom

I believe that the "net carb" value is basically the amount of carbs that your body actually absorbs. The rest are either fiber or carbs from some sort of modified/synthetic sugar-based substitute that your body just doesn't absorb.

pyro13g

For what its worth.

http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/products/a/netcarbs.htm

downtome

Thanks Everyone. I'm going to check out the websites you sent me, although they are both the same! LOL Thanks