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The fiber from the USDA data base and other carb counters is fiber that is not asimilated. It is part of the total carb count, but fiber can be subtracted from the total carb count. The ECC (effective carbohydrate count) of daikon minus fiber would be 3.51 per cup, raw. Some people count fiber as part of their carb allowance but the majority do not.

The change in carb counts from cooked to raw is because raw ingredients shrink when cooked. You can jam more cooked daikon into a cup then raw daikon.

Karen