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DonnaC-T

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Hi
I've been using either packaging or the Internet for carb values but some of the info varies so much. Sprouts 4.1/100 on packet 9/100 online!
Which is more accurate?
And which book is the best?
I know a lot of people use carbs and cals bug what about one of the Collins pocket guides? Or another author. Which is the easiest? I always weigh so not too worried about the proton sizes as per carbs and cals. Per 100g is more helpful to me.
Thanks Donna x
 
I have just googled "carbs in sprouts" and got 9g.

If you google "net carbs in sprouts", you get a lower amount. This is the total carbs minus the fibre. Maybe this explains the difference?

Sorry, I can't recommend a book. I usually just google as my eyes are not good enough at the moment to read tiny print on food labels. Good luck.
 
PS - I'd go with the lower, net carbs, amount on the packet of sprouts.
 
Carbs & Cals is good for a visual guide, however I still think the best book by far is The Claorie Carb & Fat Bible, it's updated every year so the 2014 book should be out soon.
 
noblehead said:
Carbs & Cals is good for a visual guide, however I still think the best book by far is The Claorie Carb & Fat Bible, it's updated every year so the 2014 book should be out soon.
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Does it also include protein amounts too?


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Thanks Avocado. I had no idea about the possibility of fibre being a part. I don't count fibre, do I?
 
We all crossed posts there. Does the one you mention Noble give per gram/ 100g?
If so I think I'll wait for the new version of that. Thanks x
 
I would also suggest considering a nutritional scale. I have one by salter where I can weigh things and it tells me the value of protein, fat, carbs, salt and a few other things too I think. It's really useful for veg (although quite often it has to be cooked for an accurate value) and fruit, but less useful for things like cream cheese and packaged things as the nutritional value of such items can vary a lot dependent on brand.

You can buy these kind of scales on amazon


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DonnaC-T said:
We all crossed posts there. Does the one you mention Noble give per gram/ 100g?
If so I think I'll wait for the new version of that. Thanks x
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Yes it does, it's has a good comprehensive list of foods and has some great info on diet in the opening chapters, definitely worth buying and I think its around £11 on Amazon.
 
The 2014 is out already. I think my Amazon voucher has found it's home. Thanks do much for the help. X
 
I like the Carbs and Cals book (gives carbs, calories, protein, total fat, saturated fat and fibre) as it is cooked weights. 80g of boiled sprouts is 3 carbs.
 
As far as l know in uk we measure total amount l prefer that breaking it down gets to confusing.
 
Here are some other sellers on Amazon that are cheaper, I paid about £13. It's a great book, thanks for the tip x
 
I absolutely love my Carbs and Cals book it is my bible it goes everywhere with me! Even though I haven't been shown how to carb count yet I find it really useful to see exactly what is in the foods I eat
 
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