What Snacks With up to 15 Grams of Net Carbs Look Like

by Danielle Omar, RD
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What Snacks With up to 15 Grams of Net Carbs Look Like

If you’re following a low-carb diet, it’s important to prioritize quality carbohydrate sources, which is where net carbs (aka impact or active carbs) can be helpful. Net carbs represent the carbs that are actually used by the body as energy.

To calculate net carbs, subtract the combined grams of dietary fiber and sugar alcohols (low-calorie sweeteners like erythritol and xylitol) from the total carbohydrates. If the sugar alcohols total more than 5 grams, subtract half.

Since the dietary fiber and sugar alcohols aren’t theoretically digested by your body, they don’t count. For example, a protein bar with 15 grams of carbs, 8 grams of dietary fiber and 1 gram of erythritol would have a total of 6 net carbs.

READ MORE: What are “Net Carbs” and Do They Count the Same?

The good news is fresh, whole foods don’t contain sugar alcohols like many processed foods do. The following five delicious recipes contain at least 4 grams of filling fiber (and no sugar alcohols) making them satisfying between-meal snacks.

OVEN-ROASTED CHILI-LIME CHICKPEAS

SEEDY DARK CHOCOLATE BARK

BROCCOLI RAAB “CHIPS”

RED LENTIL-BEET HUMMUS

DIJON CHICKPEA AND EGG SALAD

Stick to your low-carb goals by tracking total net carbs in each food, meal and day in the MyFitnessPal app.

About the Author

Danielle Omar, RD

Danielle is an integrative dietitian, culinary nutritionist, author and consultant, frequently lending her love of creating to high-profile food and nutrition media outlets. She’s a regularly featured blogger and founder of foodconfidence.comwhere she inspires men and women on their journey to become their healthiest self. Connect with her on Instagram and Facebook.

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