Stargazer,

Based on the nutritional info you supplied for the bagels, the fiber has
already been deducted and the true carb count is 18. You've been scammed..

If you multiply the given protein grams by 4 and the fat grams by 9 you get
the number of non-carbohydrate calories accounted for. Subtract this from
the total calories given, and you get the calories from carbs. If you
divide the calories from carbs by 4 you get the grams of non-fiber carb.

Serving size 1 bagel, calories 190,

fat 4.5 (sat fat 0.5) == 40.5 calories from fat
protein 20g ==80 calories from protein

Total non-carb calories 120.5.

Carb calories (total 190 - total non-carb calories) =69.5

Carb grams (calories divided by 4) = 17.375.


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"Stargazer" wrote in message
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My local Food World (grocery chain) started carrying these yesterday. I
took a look at them, and was pleased by the nutrition label and ingredient
list, so I bought some of the plain ones. Tried one last night, toasted
and
with butter - and liked it very much! They're softer than regular bagels,
but still toast well.

The claimed net carbs on them (7g) are true net carbs (total minus fiber,
no
sugar alcohols). 18g total and 11g fiber, so a good source of fiber (and
for me a good occasional alternative to flaxseed and nuts as my primary
dietary fiber sources - and with that much fiber, a built-in natural
deterrent for any temptation I might have to eat more than one a day too,
g).

Cost was $5 for a pack of 6. Nutrition label info (for the plain
variety):
Serving size 1 bagel, calories 190, fat 4.5 (sat fat 0.5), sodium 310mg,
total carb 18g, fiber 11g, sugars 0g, protein 20g.

Ingredients (for the plain): Water, wheat protein, enriched wheat flour,
corn starch, inulin, wheat fiber, soybean oil, soy flour, yeast, salt,
natural and artificial flavors, lecithin, citric acid, calcium propionate
(preservative), cysteine, splenda, and cornmeal.