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When figuring net carbs, can I subtract protein?

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When figuring net carbs, you can subtract carb grams depending on how much fiber a food contains, not protein. The general rule is that if a food has 5 or more grams of fiber, you can subtract half of those fiber grams from the total carb count. However, it's always a good idea to test your blood sugar after eating and see what kind of effect fiber has on your own metabolism.

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