How to Calculate Net Carbs (Simple Guide for Everyday Eating)

If you're following a low-carb lifestyle, you’ve likely heard the term “net carbs.” Understanding what net carbs are and how to calculate them can help you make empowered food choices without giving up the foods you love. At Flèche Healthy Treats, all of our cookies and chocolate bars are designed with low net carbs in mind. Many of our dark chocolate bars contain 0 net carbs, while several of our cookies contain only 1 gram of net carbs per serving.

This guide explains what net carbs are, why they matter, and how to calculate them correctly using real examples.

What Are Net Carbs?

Net carbs are the carbohydrates that your body actually digests and converts into glucose (blood sugar). These are the carbs that impact your energy levels, hunger, and blood sugar response.

Not all carbs behave the same in the body.
Fiber and certain sugar alcohols (like allulose and erythritol) are not fully absorbed during digestion, which means they contribute little to no calories and do not raise blood sugar levels.

So, when counting carbs, we subtract the carbs that don’t affect blood sugar.

Why Net Carbs Matter

Many people use net carbs to:

• Support weight management

• Maintain stable blood sugar

• Reduce cravings

• Follow keto or low-carb lifestyles

Using net carbs allows room for foods that are delicious, satisfying, and nourishing without spiking glucose.

This is exactly why we developed our desserts the way we did at Flèche: to give you real indulgence with no sugar spike.

How to Calculate Net Carbs

The basic net carb formula is:

Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols and/or Allulose

Step-by-Step Example

If a cookie has:

• Total Carbohydrates: 9g

• Fiber: 3g

• Sugar Alcohol/Allulose: 5g

Then the calculation looks like this:

9g total carbs – 3g fiber – 5g sugar alcohols/ Allulose = 1g net carb

So the cookie contains just 1g net carb that affects the body.

This is how our Flèche cookies are formulated — you get a delicious, real cookie experience with just 1 gram of net carbs per serving.

Understanding Sugar Alcohols

Sugar alcohols vary, so it's important to know which ones count:

At Flèche, we use sugar alcohols like allulose (and blends that are digestion-friendly), which means they can be subtracted in full when calculating net carbs.

Flèche Products and Net Carbs

0 Net Carb Chocolate Bars

Our dark chocolate bars are crafted with cacao, cocoa butter, and natural, low-glycemic sweeteners that have zero effect on blood sugar.

• Rich, smooth, and deeply chocolatey

• 0 net carbs per serving

• Perfect for keto, low-carb, and diabetic-friendly lifestyles

• No sugar, no dairy, no gluten, no compromise

1g Net Carb Cookies

Our soft cookies are baked using almond flour, gluten-free oats, citrus zest, and a blend of natural sweeteners that won’t spike blood sugar.

• Real flavor and texture

• Just 1 net carb per cookie

• Enjoy them daily without the sugar crash

Why Flèche?

We started Flèche because we believe you shouldn’t have to choose between:

• Your health

• Your joy

• Or your sweet tooth

Every recipe is designed to be:

• Sugar-free

• Low-carb & low-calorie

• Gluten-free & dairy-free

• Made with clean, high-quality ingredients

• Always delicious and satisfying

No tricks. No marketing games. Just real, thoughtful food engineering.

Quick Takeaway

• Net carbs are the carbs your body actually absorbs.

• Use the formula:
  Total Carbs – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols = Net Carbs

• At Flèche, our products are designed for low net carb enjoyment:

  • 0 net carb chocolate bars

  • 1 net carb cookies

Ready to Try?

Explore our full selection of low-carb desserts on our website:
https://flechehealthytreats.com

Your sweet tooth deserves better.
And now, you don’t have to give it up.