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 |
Butter, |
Sour |
Cheddar |
Mayonnaise, |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Portion |
2 Tbsp. or |
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.