net carbs or subtract for fiber?

[starscream]

So I searched, I promise! I feel like this is a subject that has to have been discussed before but when adding up your carb macro do you subtract the fiber or just use net carbs?

I think the Atkins diet has you do this..

Like if its 5g carbs, 2g fiber that's actually only 3g carbs...

[Tron3219]

Technically yes, that's correct. Humans dont have the enzymes to digest fiber so it's calorie free....but that's just too damn much work

[starscream]

Technically yes, that's correct. Humans dont have the enzymes to digest fiber so it's calorie free....but that's just too damn much work

Thanks.

[tarmyg]

I never added this into my calculations. Think I'll try it and see how much I can get away with for fun!

Thanks
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i would not and do not subtract for fiber personally.

[gbrice75]

You have soluble and insoluble fiber, so it's not just indiscriminate. Personally, I count all fiber towards total carb intake, knowing that if I go a bit over my daily allotment, I'm still good. Similar idea to setting your clock 10 mins ahead and then hitting snooze, lol.

[starscream]

You have soluble and insoluble fiber, so it's not just indiscriminate. Personally, I count all fiber towards total carb intake, knowing that if I go a bit over my daily allotment, I'm still good. Similar idea to setting your clock 10 mins ahead and then hitting snooze, lol.

Makes sense! That's the way I typically do it too.. like always rounding intake up and requirements down.. say I need 2734 calories I'd round that to an even 2700..
If I ate a nice juicy burger that was 1570 cal I'd round that up to 1600.. of course I'm cutting so if rather be slightly under my requirement than over.