Foods That are High in Fats & Low in Carbohydrates

If you'd like to know which foods are high in fat and low in carbohydrates, the list below should help you out. Foods of this nature are good to eat (in moderation) because the high fat content can work to your benefit by sustaining your appetite for a longer period of time. This may prevent you from overeating and maintain your weight. Below is a list of some foods that are high in fat and low in carbohydrates.

Beef

• Beef has a high fat content (about one-third of your daily value per 100 grams), high protein content and no carbohydrates.

Nuts

• Heart-healthy nuts have no carbohydrates in them and are very rich in fat, supplying almost one-fourth of your daily value of fat in two tablespoons of peanut butter.

Seeds

• Per 100 grams, seeds such as sesame seeds supply as much as three-fourths of your daily value of fat, a high amount of iron and almost 100 percent of your daily value of calcium.

Avocados

• Many varieties of avocados supply you with about one-fourth of your daily value of fat per 100 grams, two percent of your daily value of carbohydrates, vitamins A and C, protein, iron and calcium.

Cheese

• Cheeses such as Monterey, provolone and Swiss contain between 40 to 46 percent of the daily value of fat along with Vitamin A, iron, a high percentage of calcium and zero carbohydrates.