If you have a nutrition question about Hass Avocados, we want to hear from you. Julie Upton, MS, R.D., will help separate nutrition fact from fiction and address your nutrition concerns.

About Julie:

Julie Upton is a registered dietitian and communications expert specializing in nutrition, fitness and health.

Ms. Upton also is a nationally recognized journalist who has authored more than 1,000 articles for national newspapers and magazines including The New York Times, Prevention, Shape, Fitness and Parents. She also is currently a contributor to Health magazine and writes a weekly blog at Health.com.

Ms. Upton attended the University of Michigan and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from Michigan State University. She completed her dietetic internship at Harvard Medical School and holds a Master of Science Degree in Nutrition Communications from Boston University.

Q&A

Q: I follow a low-carb diet, can I eat avocados? If so, how many carbs do they have? — Sara

A: Sara, yes, you can definitely enjoy avocados if you are following a low-carbohydrate eating plan. In fact, 1/5 of a medium avocado or 1 oz. contributes the following to your diet: Carbs - 3g, Dietary Fiber - 1g and Sugar - 0g.

You can find a complete avocado nutrition label on our site at Nutrition Facts and further avocado nutrition information here: Dietary Guidelines

Q: Guacamole has a rich, creamy taste and texture and I am wondering if it normally contains other ingredients to give it a creamy taste? — Jenny

A. Jenny, everyone personalizes their guacamole recipes. Avocados have a naturally rich and creamy texture. I find their flavor delectable and just add some lemon juice, chopped tomatoes and onions to complete my homemade guacamole.

However, there are literally thousands of recipes for guacamole, so your best bet is to read the food labels. At restaurants, it's safe to say you should ask before eating.

If you would like to try some tasty guacamole recipes, you can check out our online recipe database here.

Q: Do the nutrition facts of avocados differ by variety? — Erin

A: Erin, there are hundreds of avocado varieties worldwide, each with their own characteristic shape, size, color and seasonality. Along with the diverse external appearance of the fruit, they may vary in texture, taste, color and nutritional values. Fortunately, this doesn't have to be confusing for U.S. consumers because around 95% of avocados sold in domestic markets are the Hass variety, which has a well-established nutritional label. It is unclear how different the avocado varieties are because many of them do not have government-established Nutrition Facts panels at this time. To view the Hass Avocado nutrition label, click here.