If it is defined as fiber it is by that definition not a source of calories, it passes in the gut. As defined for purposes of food labels fiber is included in the total carb count so those carbs which are digested to make carb available can be known by subtracting the fiber which is listed seperatly. Here is a source of info for foods and their content:
Is there a good FAQ on fiber out there? I would like to get info on caloric intake from fiber, and other related issues involving fiber and weight loss. I am curious, for example, why low carb marketing tries to remove fiber from the list of carbs.
Can someone fill me in on this? Thanks... - Richard Hutnik
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If it is defined as fiber it is by that definition not a source of calories, it passes in the gut. As defined for purposes of food labels fiber is included in the total carb count so those carbs which are digested to make carb available can be known by subtracting the fiber which is listed seperatly. Here is a source of info for foods and their content:
Thanks everyone for the update. So, pretty much low carb labels are right to cut fiber out from the mix of carbs. This is unlike the sugar alcohol issue.
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If it is defined as fiber it is by that definition not a source of calories, it passes in the gut. As defined for purposes of food labels fiber is included in the total carb count so those carbs which are digested to make carb available can be known by subtracting the fiber which is listed seperatly. Here is a source of info for foods and their content:
Thanks everyone for the update. So, pretty much low carb labels are right to cut fiber out from the mix of carbs. This is unlike the sugar alcohol issue.
