Net carbs are calculated by taking the total amount of carbohydrates in a food and subtracting dietary fiber and sugar alcohols (low-calorie sweeteners like erythritol and xylitol) which, theoretically, aren’t digested by your body. An invention of food marketers, net carbs emerged with the low-carb and keto diet craze as more people started counting ( and avoiding) carbs in the hopes of losing weight. While setting calorie goals and balancing macronutrients are largely tried-and-true tools, one metric is a bit more controversial.Įnter net carbs, aka “impact carbs” or “active carbs,” a category of carbohydrates that’s increasingly marketed on food packaging.
If you’re trying to lose weight and eat healthier, chances are you’re well aware of the benefits of logging your food.
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