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REDUCE THE FAT

Spread a serving of fresh avocado on sandwiches, toast or crackers instead of other spreads for fewer calories, less fat, saturated fat and sodium.

Click here to get Step by Step directions for our Easy Avocado Spread.

Using avocado in dips instead of other typical dip ingredients can also help reduce calories, fat, saturated fat and sodium.

Just have a look at the chart below.

 

Fresh
Avocados

Butter,
Salted

Sour
Cream

Cheddar
Cheese

Mayonnaise,
with Salt

Portion
(1 ounce)

2 Tbsp. or
2-3 Thin Slices

2 Tbsp.

2 Tbsp.

1 Slice

2 Tbsp.

Calories

50

204

60

114

109

Total Fat (g)

4.5

23

6

9.4

9.4

Sat Fat (g)

0.5

14.6

3.7

6

1.4

Cholesterol (mg)

0

61

13

30

7

Sodium (mg)

0

164

15

176

199

Source: Avocado information: FDA.  Other information: USDA
Nutritional values are for the item listed only; not as consumed with other foods or ingredients.