Impact Carbs vs. "Other Carbs"

[Farrar]

I am hoping someone can explain the difference between “impact carbs” and “other carbs” as listed on the nutrition labels of most foods AND if the “other carbs” are detrimental to one’s diet IF they are trying to eat a low-carb diet. I know that the Atkins’ Diet involves ketosis and you can buy Atkins Snack bars which have 4 impact carbs and 14 “other carbs”. Going by this, one would think that “other carbs” are freebies and would not figure into the carb total for the day. I have been eating a small bowl of Cheerios that has about 28 carbs. But, Special K has 22 carbs and 18 of these are listed as “other carbs”

Thanks,

Farrar