Definition How They’re Calculated Fiber and Sugar Alcohol Net Carbs vs. Total Carbs Not all carbohydrates affect blood sugar the same way. The concept of “net carbs” tries to distinguish between the ...

Net carbs refers to total carbs minus fiber and some sugar alcohols, which are not digestible. They are the total amount of digestible carbohydrates in a food product or meal. Carbohydrates are an ...