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HanPik1 01-11-2012 04:57 PM

Calories in chicken?
 
Weird question, but i ate a chicken breast today that was 4 oz, on the package and everywhere else on the internet it says like 140 calories for it, but on here it says over 200....am i dumb or am i just missing something? please help :)

VitoVino 01-12-2012 02:43 AM


Originally Posted by HanPik1 (Post 68128)
Weird question, but i ate a chicken breast today that was 4 oz, on the package and everywhere else on the internet it says like 140 calories for it, but on here it says over 200....am i dumb or am i just missing something? please help :)

No, I've been VERY confused about the FD's chicken calories myself.

First tip: This is not an exact science. Even if things are a little off, as long as you stick to your program you'll lose the weight, so don't sweat it.

Second tip: There are a lot of options for chicken breast here. Pick the one that most closely resembles in (calories) what your package says. If you're not satisfied with the results, create a custom food.

handcycle2005 01-12-2012 02:52 AM

Skin on or skin off makes a big difference in calorie count. Check if the FD option is skin on.

cjohnson728 01-12-2012 11:17 AM

Most accurate way is to go to Browse foods, instead of Search. Find poultry, then chicken, then breast, then how prepared, then with or without skin. I do chicken breast this way and it comes up to about 45 calories an ounce, cooked, which is probably similar to your 4 oz uncooked (I assume) at about 140 calories (weight is lost during cooking). Alternatively, you could always enter the info from the package as a custom food.

liquidlizard 01-12-2012 12:59 PM

I never knew about browsing for foods, thanks cjohnson728.

calicafe 05-28-2014 09:44 PM

My partner and i never ever understood in relation to hunting for foods, many thanks cjohnson728.

bamo 03-06-2024 06:58 PM

hiii....HanPik1
According to me It is possible that the discrepancy in calorie counts may be due to different preparation methods or additional ingredients used. Sometimes cooking methods or added sauces can increase the calorie count. You can Double-check the nutrition information when calculating your calorie intake. Be cautious about your food choices.

ukbestshop 03-06-2024 08:28 PM

It's hard to do 'exact' calorie counting, but Google helps if it's a specific food type. Manufactured foods can differ greatly.

kimnancy 03-14-2024 09:17 PM

Nutritional information can vary based on factors like preparation methods and specific cuts of chicken. It's a good idea to double-check the packaging and consider any additional ingredients used in cooking.

GloriaDevis 03-21-2024 12:04 AM

Counting calories? Does it really help?


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