Pecans

[Roxanne]

This may be a silly question and I'm probably missing something, but when I Google how many carbs there is in 25g of pecans it says 4g. But on the packet I have the same amount works out as 1.4g. Anyone know which is correct please?

 

[Salvia]

Haven't a clue, really, except to say that it might depend upon where they originate. Recently I bought a 1kg bag and that gives 5.8g carbs per 100g, which works out at 1.45g carbs for 25g weight. Country of origin stated as United States.

 

[Resurgam]

I suspect it is the difference between total and net - pecans are 10 percent fibre, which would make a big difference if it is included or not - the difference between how the carbs are counted in the US and the UK.

 

[Deleted Account]

Does the Googled amount include fibre and the packet not?
In the UK, carbs mentioned on packaging EXcludes fibre (because, normally, we do not digest fibre so it does not affect BG).
In the USA, carbs mentioned on packaging INcludes fibre.

I find some Google results are USA-sourced and some are UK-sourced ... just to keep us on our toes.

 

[Roxanne]

Ahh that explains that! So I count the lower amount from the packet, is that right?

 

[Salvia]

Ahh that explains that! So I count the lower amount from the packet, is that right?

I would think so, Roxanne. The suggestions from others that the 4g may include fibre as well as carbs seems to be a good option. The ones I bought must be sourced in bulk from the US and packed, sold and distributed in the UK. No mention of fibre on the packet I have.

 

[Deleted Account]

Ahh that explains that! So I count the lower amount from the packet, is that right?

You can double check - the amount you googled should also include a number for the fibre (or, fiber as we are assuming the website is American) so calculate the fibre and subtract it from the carbs you got using the same source. If it is close to the packet value, Bob's your uncle.