Fatsecrets Carb Counts vs Atkins Website Carb Counts
I'm noticing a huge difference here in Carb counts. For example, when calculating my carbs on a roma tomato, 1/2 Cup (or 1 med) Roma tomato is 2 carbs according to FS. But I see on the Atkins site, 1/2 Cup of Roma is actually 8.6g. THAT'S A HUGE DIFFERENCE!
I need to be more careful .. glad I caught this when I did
View Diet Calendar, 04 February 2014:
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1400 kcal
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Fat: 111.71g | Prot: 75.90g | Carbs: 19.19g.
Breakfast: Egg, Sam's choice Smoked sausage with vidalia onion, Kraft 2% Milk Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Lunch: Roma Tomatoes, Meijer Fancy Shredded Colby Jack Cheese, Ranch Salad Dressing, Mixed Salad Greens, Great Value Romaine Lettuce. Dinner: Kroger Pork Rinds, Canola Vegetable Oil, Broccoli, Heavy Cream, Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese, Great Value Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese, Ranch Salad Dressing, Great Value Romaine Lettuce, Pork Chop. more...
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Yes, that's a significant difference. Ugh!!! Dislike!
04 Feb 14 by member: Alineal4
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*DISLIKE* is RIGHT!!! LOL Often times I catch myself reading peoples journals and feeling so happy for them I look for that LIKE button; then I say oh common girl, this isn't FACEBOOK!!! :P
04 Feb 14 by member: Babe53
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I wonder what the reasoning is? Maybe fat secret is calculating net carbs while atkins is counting the total carbohydrates?
04 Feb 14 by member: ivysnooks95
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I have noticed when doing searches for common food items, that people have added food items with their own nutrition facts, thinking they couldn't find the right item. You do get a warning, asking you to be sure it isn't already listed, but ah well. So, I am now paying more attention by looking at multiple listings to find the weird, incorrect ones that stand out and NOT picking those!
04 Feb 14 by member: gilliansings
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Ivysnooks --- on the Atkins site, they ONLY go by Netcarbs. :-/
04 Feb 14 by member: Babe53
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Gilliansings - I know. I guess it's up to us to be sure we find the correct data and not just assume its 100% right here. Why can't life just be EASY! lol
04 Feb 14 by member: Babe53
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