Newbie With Question

[CarolinaGyrl00]

Hi! I am just starting the induction phase and am on day 2. I have a question.

I ate a 2-egg omelet with a Tbsp of cheddar cheese mixed in. The eggs are 1 net carb each according to the carton...but, I am not sure how to add the carbs for the cheese since I only used a Tbsp (on the Atkins site it says a serving is 1/4 cup is 0 net carbs).

Also, I added a tsp of onions (and cooked them in the omelet). How many net carbs would those be?

Thanks!

Wanda

[Elizellen]

Re: Newbie With Question

If you look at the USDA database (which most other companies use for their carb counts) you can work out a more accurate carb number than the 'zero' for small quantities of things like cheese and onions.

http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/

You can even download a copy to use when not online
Nutrient Data Products and Services

[atkinsgal08]

Re: Newbie With Question

Welcome to ADBB!

First thing ... the carb counts on the Atkins.com website aren't always correct. Cheddar cheese is one that isn't correct.

Eggs are actually 0.39 net carbs per large egg.

You can look up carb counts (accurately!) here:

https://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/

You can even download it to your PC here:

Nutrient Data Products and Services

Or you can use FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal

[CarolinaGyrl00]

Re: Newbie With Question

Thank you both for the quick replies! I will go have a look