Carb Question...X-post

I was just doing my dailyplate count and realized that the protein bar I was planning for my afternoon snack has 22g of carbs...is this bad??  The label says 22g carbs (10 fiber, 1 sugar, 0 sugar alcholo).  I'm a dumby when it comes to the carb thing.  I know fruit/veggies have good carbs (except potatoes, peas & corn) but other than that I have not clue.  I need the calories and protein from the bar (Atkins Advantage Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar 240cal/19g protein/11gfat).  Thank you for any assistance.

This is coming from a non-expert, but this is what I think. You're allowed to subtract your fiber grams from the carb grams, so your protein bar really has 12 net grams of carbs. The sugar content is excellent. I try to stay at 5 grams or less. Most of the bars I eat have more net carbs than your protein bar. I think you'd be OK having it for a little snack.

I agree with the other poster I believe that prob some of those carbs would be considered what you say is good carbs.  I think you will be fine.   Denise

yep, most people count "net carbs" which is the carb after the fiber is subtracted. Atkins is all about low carb so it's almost always going to be a good choice.

I calculate ratios of  calories to  Protein  Shakes    at least 1 gram of protein per 10 calories  bars  is a  1-15 rule  due to  dense makeup - they should last longer in your system. as far as carbs  go    carbs - ( minus)  the fiber   should be under 18   Hope it all makes sense  

That's a good rule to stick to ~ I'll have to pay attention and figure that one out.  Thank you!!

I would ask a few questions to come up with an answer... *are you at your weight goal? *how often do you eat protein bars? *are you using this as a meal replacement? *can you fit it into today's caloric intake? If at goal, and you don't eat them often (as in not everyday), and you are using as a meal replacement, I say ok it looks fine.  Its got 11 net carbs, and only 1 sugar, 19 proteins.  I think it looks pretty good. I still walk cautiously around protein bars.  They are tricky especially for those who want to continue losing weight quickly.  

Hi, To answer your questions in order: I'm about 15 pounds below goal I eat protein bars every day but not this particular one ~ I have several to chose from that I alternate I use the protein bars as an afternoon snack I do fit them into my caloric intake of 1000 calories a day. I didn't know about the net carb thing so I guess I'm okay.  My Nut. says not to worry about carbs but I do as I know they aren't all good. Thank you.

Alright. Then you are set to go!  I looked on your signature for your weight stats but did not see any.  Thats why the questions because sometimes I forget that not everyone is at the same place as me...  I forget to see if they are newly postops, preops, 6 mos, at goal, etc.  And, depending on where a person is, that might change my answer! lol

Thank you everyone for your responses...I feel better about eating those protein bars.  I bought a big box when they were on sale at GNC so I have a bunch of them.  I use protein bars for my afternoon snack & have about 8 different varieties that I alternate.  All range from 140 cals to 240 cals and 10 g protein to 19 g protein and the carb level is all different too.  I've just started really watching the carbs.  I should have watched them from the beginning but didn't.  Guess I didn't really need to as my loss is good.  Thanx again!