Amy,

American labels include fiber in the total carb count.  But they don't
figure into the calories.

That's because, being fiber, they don't digest. That was the whole rationale
behind the original "net carb" idea where you simply deducted fiber from
total carbs.

Sugar alcohols do figure into the calorie count--from less than one calorie
per gram (Erythritol)  to 3 calories per gram (the same as table sugar) for
some varieties of Maltitol. They're counted because they are metabolised and
turn into energy, unlike fiber.

-- Jenny  - Low Carbing for 4 years. At goal for weight. Type 2 diabetes,
hba1c 5.2.
Cut the carbs to respond to my  email address!

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