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I'm starting this sticky thread because during OWL Phase we begin introducing foods back into our menues. All too often, we come across a product that seems "too good to be true", when we figure the net carbs using the information on the nutritional label.
Be aware that some manufacturers aren't trying to cheat, but might not be labeling the product correctly. If you have a pencil and paper with you when you shop, you can easily figure out if the nutritional label is correct.
All you will need to know is the number of calories, the total grams of carbs, the total grams of protein and total grams fat. And this formula:
total calories = fat grams x 9 + protein grams x 4 + carb grams x 4
If you don't feel like doing math in the supermarket, use that pencil and paper to jot down the total calories, total fat grams, total carb grams and total protein grams, then use a Hidden Carb Calculator, like this one:
Hidden Carb Calculator for Mislabeled Low Carb Foods
Also, sometimes manufacturers will re-formulate a product, thus changing the nutritional info. Nature's Own Double Fiber Bread is an example of this. About 2 years ago, one slice of the bread had 5 net carbs. The bread was re-formulated and now one slice of bread has about 7 or 9 net carbs.
So, this sticky will list the products with problems like hidden carbs or a change in the nutritional information. If you want to add a product, please do so. But follow this format so the information will be easy to get:
Product: Name of Product
Submitted: Date product was submitted to ADBB
Nutritional Info: List the serving size, total calories, total fat grams, total protein grams, total carb grams, fiber grams and sugar/sugar alcohol grams (if available)
Problem:
I hope this will be useful to you all.
Be aware that some manufacturers aren't trying to cheat, but might not be labeling the product correctly. If you have a pencil and paper with you when you shop, you can easily figure out if the nutritional label is correct.
All you will need to know is the number of calories, the total grams of carbs, the total grams of protein and total grams fat. And this formula:
total calories = fat grams x 9 + protein grams x 4 + carb grams x 4
If you don't feel like doing math in the supermarket, use that pencil and paper to jot down the total calories, total fat grams, total carb grams and total protein grams, then use a Hidden Carb Calculator, like this one:
Hidden Carb Calculator for Mislabeled Low Carb Foods
Also, sometimes manufacturers will re-formulate a product, thus changing the nutritional info. Nature's Own Double Fiber Bread is an example of this. About 2 years ago, one slice of the bread had 5 net carbs. The bread was re-formulated and now one slice of bread has about 7 or 9 net carbs.
So, this sticky will list the products with problems like hidden carbs or a change in the nutritional information. If you want to add a product, please do so. But follow this format so the information will be easy to get:
Product: Name of Product
Submitted: Date product was submitted to ADBB
Nutritional Info: List the serving size, total calories, total fat grams, total protein grams, total carb grams, fiber grams and sugar/sugar alcohol grams (if available)
Problem:
I hope this will be useful to you all.
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