You need to take your serving size and multiply or divide the labeling information so that it applies to you. This portion of the label allows you to figure out the total calories of what you are eating and compare that to how many calories you actually need to consume. This is vital if you are trying to gain or lose weight. Carbohydrates are one of the basic components of the foods we eat. Lots of diets viewed them as the bad guys of weight loss and management.
Carbohydrates are in foods like bread, potatoes, pasta, fruits and vegetables.
You should eat lots of them. Cutting down on fat allows you to increase your carbohydrate consumption. Carbohydrates also have more nutrients than sugars. Most Americans don't get enough dietary fiber. The two forms are soluble and insoluble.