Subtract dietary fiber from carbs or no?

[rocky_road]

When counting carbs, should I subtract the fiber always? I have read that a person should subtract them, and I have also heard that a person should subtract the fiber when the fiber is 5 grams or more. What should I do? I have a goal of calories (1600), protein, carbs, and fat, and although I'm not necessarily forcing myself to get it right exactly, I would like to be as exact as possible in my recording because I will notice how my body reacts.

However I start recording carbs is important because I'll want to do it the same way for the rest of my life.

I don't want to account for extra carbs; however, at the same time, I want to be safe.

 

[gjohnson5]

Since most fiber is indigestable , I would count it separately

 

[gjohnson5]

I guess I shouls say ALL fiber is indigestable to humans

 

[alex2678]

Yes. Fiber cannot be digested and has no caloric value. Shouldn't be counted toward your overall calories.

 

[devcon]

The Nutrition Info on packaged goods have already subtracted this for you. Also sites like calorieking and fitday subtract it from the total automatically.

 

[OMEGA]

there is a sythetic fiber being used in low carb tortillas
it has non of the benifits people typically associate with fiber