Perry Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I bought a box of Atkins Advantage Chocolate Coconut Bars, and I'm not clear on how many carbs to count. It says Total Carbs 19g Dietary Fiber 9g Sugars 1g Sugar Alcohols 8g Net Carbs 3g I understand that Net carbs = Total carbs - Fiber. Why don't the Sugar Alcohols count? And if I subtract them, I get 2 net carbs, not 3. Also, are sugar alcohols something to avoid? I was having a chocolate craving and figured it was better than a Milky Way. But it didn't taste that great, so maybe I should just skip it. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevilla Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I would skip those bars and just have some 85% dark chocolate instead when you want chocolate - wayyyyyyy healthier for you than that with far less sugar too (and less carbs). Processed food is processed food, and I'm wiling to bet that the ingredient list on those bars is a mile long. Just b/c it has the Atkins label on it doesn't make it low carb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Sugar alcohols are not digestible so they don't count. They cause me painful stomach cramping and other digestive issues (do you have any immodium on hand?), but some people love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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