Net Carb Keto Calculator for Ketosis

What’s a net carb? When you’re new to a ketogenic diet, understanding how to calculate net carbs is key for getting into ketosis. “Net carb” is short for the number of net carbohydrates left after dietary fiber and sugar alcohols are subtracted.

Net Carb Calculator

Net carb counts for the keto diet inside DIRTY LAZY KETO by Stephanie Laska

Subtract Fiber to Calculate Net Carb

Fiber is not digested by the body and is removed as waste. There are two types of fiber, soluble and insoluble. Besides weight loss, what are the benefits of fiber?

  • Lowers cholesterol
  • Decreases risk of heart disease
  • Helps prevent spikes in blood sugar
  • Supports a healthy gut
  • Keeps bowel movements regular
  • Gives you that “full” feeling

Fiber & Net Carb Count

You might be wondering about how low carb fruits and keto vegetables are factored in, not to mention how to calculate net carbs for delicious keto desserts. Let’s review net carbohydrates in detail and discuss fiber, natural sugars, and sugar alcohols like sucralose, monkfruit, stevia, and related sugar substitutes like allulose.

Fiber is Our Friend

Soluble fiber absorbs water. When you eat foods high in soluble fiber it turns to mush inside your body. Soluble fiber absorbs water quickly and helps to soften stool while adding bulk. Insoluble fiber does NOT absorb water. Insoluble fiber moves through the intestine mostly intact, adding bulk to the stool. 

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What are DIRTY, LAZY, KETO friendly foods (low carb fruit, keto veggies, nuts) * that are high in either soluble or insoluble fiber?

  • Blackberries (1/2 cup): 3.1 g soluble fiber
  • Blueberries (1 cup): 1.7 g soluble fiber, 2.5 g insoluble fiber
  • Raspberries (1/2 cup): 2.3 g insoluble fiber
  • Strawberries (1 cup): 1.8 g soluble fiber, 2.6 g insoluble fiber
  • Raw Almonds (1 oz): 3.5 g insoluble fiber
  • Flaxseeds (2 Tbsp): 2.7 g soluble fiber, 2.1 g insoluble fiber
  • Peanuts, Dry roasted (1 oz): 1.1 g soluble fiber, 1.2 g insoluble fiber
  • Sunflower seeds (1/4 cup): 1.1 g soluble fiber, 1.9 g insoluble fiber

          

  • Walnuts (1 oz.): 2.5 g insoluble fiber
  • Artichoke, cooked (1 medium): 4.7 g soluble fiber, 1.8 g insoluble fiber
  • Asparagus, cooked (1/2 cup): 1.7 g soluble fiber, 1.1 g insoluble fiber
  • Broccoli, raw (1/2 cup): 1.3 g soluble fiber, 1.4 g insoluble fiber
  • Brussel Sprouts, cooked (1 cup): 1.7 g soluble fiber, 1.9 g insoluble fiber
  • Kale, cooked (1 cup): 2.1 g soluble fiber, 5.1 g insoluble fiber
  • Soybeans edamame (1/2 cup): 2.7 g soluble fiber, 2.2 g insoluble fiber
  • Zucchini, cooked (1/2 cup): 1.4 g soluble fiber, 1.2 g insoluble fiber

Sugar Alcohol & Net Carb

Sugar Alcohols inside low carb desserts act like fiber as they aren’t fully digested by the body. While some are found naturally inside keto fruits or low carb vegetables, others are artificially created in a lab. Some contain calories, others don’t. One thing they all have in common, though, is that they TASTE SWEET! Score one for #dirtyketo.

Sugar Alcohols

  • Xylitol
  • Erythritol
  • Sorbitol
  • Maltitol

Using sugar alcohols or products like allulose is a personal decision. This topic evokes VERY STRONG opinions in the keto community! DIRTY, LAZY, KETO supports you making your OWN choice, without judgment or criticism. There is no keto police here in DIRTY, LAZY, KETO-land!

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The DIRTY, LAZY, KETO 5-Ingredient Cookbook: 100 Easy-Peasy Recipes Low in Carbs, Big on Flavor (Simon & Schuster, 2021)

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The DIRTY, LAZY, KETO Dirt Cheap Cookbook: 100 Easy Recipes to Save Money & Time! (Simon & Schuster, 2020)

The DIRTY, LAZY, KETO Cookbook: Bend the Rules to Lose the Weight! (Simon & Schuster, 2020)

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Not all net carbs are created equal as you’ll see. A net carb calculator is needed! By using my Net Carb Calculator example, you can get quickly yourself into ketosis (keto weight loss mode) and start losing weight on a low carb or ketogenic diet.

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