Total Carbohydrate
Dietary fiber, sugars, and starches make up the Total Carbohydrate or Total Carb. Since Fiber cannot be
absorbed by the body and affect your glucose or blood sugar levels, it should be subtracted from the
Total Carb to determine the true amount of carbs your body will be absorbing. Keep in mind, every
gram of carbs equals 4 calories (1 gram of carbs = 4 calories).
From the example below, the body will absorb 2 grams of carbs, which is 8 calories (2 grams X 4
calories).
Total Carbs = the amount of carbs in each
serving. In this case, there are 4g of carbs
for every 1 oz., which is approx. ¼ cup
Amount of carbs affecting glucose levels:
4g Total Carbs – 2g Fiber = 2g Total Carbs
