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

A: 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 - 2g 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