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stecin

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Carbs vs Sugar
« on: April 18, 2011, 07:41:26 PM »
Just so I understand....Do the total carb grams include the sugar grams? I see total carbs, sugar and sugar alcohol.

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Re: Carbs vs Sugar
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2011, 08:03:06 PM »
Hi Stein welcome to our FTS family!!

You look at total cabs then if there is sugar alcohols or fiber you subtract them from your total cabs.  Leaving you with your total net cabs.
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Re: Carbs vs Sugar
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2011, 10:20:37 PM »
You don't calculate sugar grams into anything, just ignore them. You subtract fibre and sugar alcohol from the carbs on the label to calculate net carbs.
Example:
9 g carb - 3 g fibre = 6 g net carbs
9 g carb - 3 g fibre - 2 g sugar alcohol = 4 g net carbs
Sugar alcohol is only listed if it is in the product. It is in some artificial sweeteners, so will not be in every food item. If it is not listed it means that the food item does not contain sugar alcohol.
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Re: Carbs vs Sugar
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2011, 09:30:39 AM »
Welcome stecin ;) I am umpa , dougs wife.If I can help you please ask.I have a column on the homepage called ask umpa where I can convert your favorite foods to fat to skinny friendly.
I think the ladies answered your question,but if you still don't understand let me know. ;)
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Re: Carbs vs Sugar
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2011, 11:34:00 AM »
Welcome to our family, stecin! :) :) :) :) :) :)

This forum may be about the most supportive place on earth!
Looking forward to hearing from you again soon!
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Re: Carbs vs Sugar
« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2011, 05:06:47 PM »
Thank you everyone for your help. You have answered my question perfectly!! ;) I was getting confused about the regular sugar grams but no more.

Cindy
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Re: Carbs vs Sugar
« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2011, 10:22:25 PM »
Hi Cindy!  Welcome to the forum!  You will LOVE it here!!  I think it's been a big part of my success so far!  Everyone here is so helpful and friendly!   We are all in this together! 
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