Question:
Which should you count and another question on carbs

I am getting truly confused. I know that you can subtract fiber from the total carbs and get the net carbs but what are the "other carbs" listed on some items? And I bought some new low carb yogurt, but the fat was more than the regular fat free yogurt? Which is better? Truly confused here! :o)    — dixieb (posted on February 24, 2004)

February 24, 2004
The "other" carbs are from sugar alcohols. <br><br> For example:<br><br> This is the nutritional info on the new Power Bar Pria Carb Select: <br> <br> 170 Calories (60 calories from fat) <br> Total fat 7 g <br> Cholesterol 5 mg <br> Sodium 90 mg <br> Total Carbs 22 g <br> Dietary Fiber 2 g <br> Sugars 1 g <br> Sugar Alcohol 18 g <br> NET (IMPACT) CARB: 2 g <br> Protein 10 g <br> <br> Hope that helps!
   — kultgirl

February 24, 2004
Other carbs are sugar alcohols and they don't count in the net carbs either because they don't affect insulin. I buy Blue Bunny Lite 85 yogurt - it's great.
   — Patty_Butler

February 24, 2004
I just have to say that sugar alcohols do affect my insulin, they make me sick, so I have to be careful not to get something with that in it, because for me I really need sugar free, or something other than alcohols. But I know some who can eat regular sugar. I would definately pay more attention to carbs and sugar than fat, but you don't want to clog your arteries with a ton of fat either. Well I confused my self, sorry!!! 369/253/?, surgery 10/7/04
   — GAYLE CARMACK-LYONS