Question:
Is there a way to figure out the sugar grams if just given 'net carbs'?

I saw something on a menu and it said '8 net carbs'. They wouldn't share other nutrition info on it. Is there a way to figure out the sugar grams? (I don't count carb grams but I count/watch sugar gram-content.) THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!    — dianehanson (posted on March 19, 2006)

March 19, 2006
In diabetes education we calculate 5 gms of CHO for each tsp of sugar.
   — dabby

March 20, 2006
I believe "net" carbs means total carbs minus fiber grams as fiber is not absorbed by the body. I would suggest that you consider the food, and try to decide if the "carbs" come from a sugar source or from naturally occurring sugars such as lactose from milk, or from carrots, peas, etc. If in doubt and they wouldnt give any more details for you to look at, such as list of ingredients, fat grams, etc, I would skip it. If you look under the question about Glaceau water I wrote out Barix clinic's "rules" about sugar this may help. Good luck.
   — ValerieZ

March 20, 2006
There is no standard to what is a "net carb". Some food producers subtract fiber and sugar alcohols; but, others tend to do that which allows them to print a carb count that suits their purposes. Because I remain very sensitive to sugars, I tend to avoid anything that has that high a net carb count, particularly if it doesn't indicate what the sugar content is. For me, it is just easier to avoid those foods that might contain sugar rather than risk dumping on something that probably doesn't provide the nutrition I need. Good luck.
   — SteveColarossi

March 20, 2006
Thank you!!
   — dianehanson