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    Carbs in Eggs?!

    Hey all,

    I went and bought the Dr Atkins New Carbohydrate Counter book yesterday (unfortunately the UK version, how do I measure veges in tablespoons?!) and under eggs it shows:

    Fried Egg (1)
    0.6g Carbs, 0g Fibre, 0.6g Net Carbs, 6.2g Protein, 6.9g Fat
    Poached/Boiled Egg (1)
    0.6g Carbs, 0g Fibre, 0.6g Net Carbs, 6.3g Protein, 5.3g Fat

    I also see the Atkins website has a similar carb count.

    But the book & the induction guide from the website both indicate there are zero carbs in eggs. I have not been counting eggs as carbs and am eating 4 a day. What is the story behind carbs in eggs? Help!
    M / 30 / NZ

    Tags: atkins website, carb counting, dandr, eggs, induction
  • #2
    Re: Carbs in Eggs?!

    Eggs have carbs. That's why you are strictly allowed 3 cups of veggies, which have nowhere near 20 grams of carbs. That leaves room for eggs, cheese, cream, organ meats, shellfish and
    Splenda, all of which contain carbs, without going over the 20 grams.
    People who say it can't be done, should not interrupt those doing it.


    "Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before."
    ~~Herodotus


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      Re: Carbs in Eggs?!

      There are carbs in eggs yes. A little bit under one for a large one. 0.6 looks about right.
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      • #4
        Re: Carbs in Eggs?!

        How come my box says -0 carbs ?

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          Re: Carbs in Eggs?!

          Originally posted by Defected View Post
          How come my box says -0 carbs ?
          Boxes lie.
          People who say it can't be done, should not interrupt those doing it.


          "Some men give up their designs when they have almost reached the goal; While others, on the contrary, obtain a victory by exerting, at the last moment, more vigorous efforts than ever before."
          ~~Herodotus


          Doin' the "Real Deal" Atkins 2002 since 9/15/2005
          Sunny's Secrets: My Journal



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          • #6
            Re: Carbs in Eggs?!

            If the numbers work out to less than 0.5 the manufacturer can call it zero
            Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
            Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



            Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





            F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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            • #7
              Re: Carbs in Eggs?!

              The free range eggs that I buy here in Australia state there is .3g of carbs for 2 eggs - so that is what I count
              Start weight - 89.1kg (196lbs)
              Goal weight - 65kg (143lbs)
              Height - 166cm or 5'6"
              Age 43
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              Progress:
              2/9/09 - 89.1 (196.0)
              2/16/09 - 87.1 (191.6) - 2kg (4.4)
              2/23/09 - 86.2 (189.6) - 2.9kg (6.3)
              2/27/09 - 85.0 (187.0) - 4.1kg (9.02)
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