I've read a bit on fiber and have learned that insoluble fiber, as it is not digested by the body, yields no energy whatsoever, and soluble fiber yields only a small amount. However, both are always listed under 'carbohydrates', which are quantified as having 4 calories per gram. Many of the foods I eat contain a high amount of fiber, say, 9 grams of insoluble fiber per serving.
That being said, can I subtract the supposed calories gained from that fiber from the calories in the serving? Or is fiber already accounted for when given the number of calories in a given serving?
That being said, can I subtract the supposed calories gained from that fiber from the calories in the serving? Or is fiber already accounted for when given the number of calories in a given serving?