Food labels and nutrition facts: What do they really mean?
Nutrition Facts panel: Total carbs = 22 g, Dietary fiber = 1 g
Take a look at the amount of fiber. The fact that these crackers contain no whole-grain flour is a big reason they’re so low in fiber. As a guide, follow the 10-to-1 rule: For every 10 grams of total carbohydrate in a grain-based product like crackers, bread or cereal, there should be at least 1 gram of fiber. These crackers contain 22 grams of carbohydrate per serving but only 1 gram of fiber—they need at least 2 grams of fiber to meet the rule.