Unlike calories, finding the right amount of carbs in food can be a bit of a challenging task. You may not find the net carb content of all the food items. Even the food you buy from the supermarket might have listed carbs under three different headings: Total carb, dietary fiber and sugar.

Besides, in a low-calorie diet, you are allowed to eat all kinds of food, all you have to do is take care of the calories and manage the portion size. But in a low- carb diet, you might have to avoid some sources of carbs.

Low-carb diet is good for people suffering from type 1 and type 2 diabetes to manage the blood sugar level. After losing weight on a low-carb diet you might maintain the same calorie intake for a while to stay in shape.