Avocados

[callog]

Could someone please tell me the carbs and fiber for an avocado? Or I guess just the NET CARBS? Can u have it on induction?

[Bluebelt2007]

Re: Avocados

California/Mexico Average Avocado
1 fruit without skin and seeds (173.0 g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
Calories from Fat 240
Carbohydrates 14.9g
Dietary Fiber 11.8g

Have you read the book? Dr. Atkins talks about eating Avocado's in the Induction Chapter, I believe you are allowed 1/2 avocado a day. But I would double check....Good Luck.

[not2late]

Re: Avocados

Could someone please tell me the carbs and fiber for an avocado? Or I guess just the NET CARBS? Can u have it on induction?

Here's the link to the USDA Nutrient Database:

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

It has the nutrition info to many foods and beverages.

You NEVER guess at the net carbs or carbs to anything! You might be able to estimate the carbs, but you should NEVER just say "well, broccoli looks like it will have about 10 net carbs per 1 cup, so I'll skip that." Always look up a food.

Here's a link to the Induction Acceptable Foods List:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6781-what-foods-can-eaten-induction.html

And a link to the Rules of Induction:

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-low-carb-dieting-faqs/6782-what-rules-induction.html

If you haven't read the book, do so. There are too many things on the Net and in the real world that are just plain wrong about Atkins. So educate yourself about it so you will not injure your health.

[SunnySmile501]

Re: Avocados

Here's the link to the USDA Nutrient Database:

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

It has the nutrition info to many foods and beverages.

Any idea why the database has been down for the last few days? I really need to access it, and patience is not one of my more admirable characteristics.

[callog]

Re: Avocados

I WASN'T guessing at the net carbs I was saying please give me the carbs and fiber or I guess you could just tell me what the net carbs would be? And yes I have READ the book, I was just looking for the exact number the carbs were so I wouldn't go over my limiit. Thank you so much for the help!

[Elizellen]

Re: Avocados

Any idea why the database has been down for the last few days? I really need to access it, and patience is not one of my more admirable characteristics.

I sent you a pm, sunny.

[Tooder]

Re: Avocados

The Atkins site has a carb counter and seems to have a wide variety of foods listed. http://www.atkins.com/Program/FourPhases/CarbCounter/
It lists a medium whole raw Avaocado at 12 Carbs w/ 8.5 grms fiber (3.5g net).
I use this resource quite a bit.

One of my favorites is a mexican taco salad (minus the taco) with guacamole dressing.

[callog]

Re: Avocados

Thanks Tooder exactly what I was looking for!!

[not2late]

Re: Avocados

Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution, 2002 ed has a carb counter in the book, too.

Here are some other Net websites with nutritional data:

http://www.nutritiondata.com

CalorieKing - Diet and weight loss. Calorie Counter and more

If you like books, I recommend the books by Corrine Netzer.