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Do you subtract the Dietary Fiber from the Carbs to find the total number of Carbs?


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Yes, you are supposed to subtract fiber from carbohydrates to get the real number of carbs absorbed by your body.

Fiber is the non digestible ingredient in your food.

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No, those carbs will still be absorbed and used by your body.

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