Divide the calories from fat from the total calories and that will give you the percent of calories from fat. This is the total grams of fat per serving. Carbohydrates and Sodium Total Carbs Total carbs include the items listed in lighter print under the Total Carbohydrates. Some labels may list Other Carbs and you will find if you total Dietary Fiber gms, Sugar gms, and Other Carbs gms that it will equals Total Carbohydrate. Other labels may not list the Other Carbs sub category.
Carbohydrates break down in the body to a sugar called glucose.
Grains, cereals, pastas, and rice are carbohydrates. Sweeteners such as cane juice, brown rice syrup, and other syrups are also forms of carbohydrates referred to as sugars, which also break down into glucose in the body. While it's important for everyone to pay attention to the amount of carbs, diabetics, in particular, need to refer to the total grams of carbohydrate when making food choices. Keep in mind the 2400 mg of sodium is the recommended intake. Foods with less than or equal to 140 mg of sodium are a low salt product.