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Location: Near London by way of NYC
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Originally Posted by doreen T
In the USA, manufacturers are permitted to pre-subtract fiber before calculating the caloric energy value of the food; this is often (but not always) done with high fiber foods.
From the USDA nutrient database FAQ's:
In the case of the Nalley Chili w. beans, the fiber content is very high so it has been pre-subtracted. If the fiber grams were not subtracted, the total carbs would show 41g. |
I understand the text, and agree that IN CALCULATING CALORIES fiber should be subtracted (always or at least for high-fiber food).
But whether fiber is subtracted or not in CALORIE CALCULATION, and how it is listed in the table are independent things.
It seems that their general policy is to include fiber in the CH total. It is perfectly possible for them to subtract the fiber in calculating calories, and still list the fiber as part of the CH content, for the sake of consistency and preventing confusion.
They should be CONSISTENT in the way they LIST the fiber (either always include it in the CH total or never include it).
In other words, they simply have a bug in their database.
I'd bet if someone emailed them, they'd fix it. (Not the calorie count, which is fine, but the way they list the fiber).
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