How many calories in Cannabis?

sciman111 · January 2015

Be careful with edibles. If you have never used cannabis before only eat 1/4 of a dose and wait at least two hours before you eat more. Overindulging in edibles can be an extremely unenjoyable experience. See "Dowding Out". Best to smoke or better yet vaporize flower material if it is your first time. It can take several hours for the full effects of edibles to be felt and the effects can last several hours and even days, smoking or vaporizing flowers will have you feeling the effects much quicker and those effects will last for a shorter period of time if you over do it.

skullshank · January 2015

irishman213 wrote: »

All of you rookies claiming the munchies after you smoke

pretty sure it varies from person to person, pro.

i've been smoking for 20 years and get hungry. could have something to do with strain too.

MaddieRainbowHealth · March 2017

There are calories in any edible product, and they should label that most of the time on the package itself. For example, I'm in a state where recreational marijuana is legal, and for one 10mg brownie by ZootBites, it is listed as 120 calories. If you're unsure about the calories because they are not listed on the package, I would say a safe estimate would be anywhere from 100-200 calories. And also, while smoking can cause some health issues if done regularly, it is also preferable because it has no calories, and even those that do smoke regularly have way less health issues than tobacco smokers. And there is also vaping, as a way to "smoke" that is easier on the lungs. Enjoy and as always, exercise consumption responsibly. Edibles can be very potent, so if you are new, 10mg to start should be plenty and safe, for your first time. Good luck and have fun!

MaddieRainbowHealth · March 2017

This is also a good website for more information on edibles from a reliable and weed-positive place: https://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/medibles-101-everything-youve-ever-wanted-to-know-about-edibles

DeficitDuchess · March 2017

SofaKingRad_II wrote: »

So if eating the cannabis will create hunger for you, maybe take some HCG to help the hunger go away while you eat your cannabis in peace.

HCG doesn't work, it's a scam!

caroldavison332 · March 2017

it may be legal there, but ensure that your employer won't be drug testing you on your return. You could be fire.

MaddieRainbowHealth · March 2017

@caroldavison332 Very true! It doesn't sound like this person is going to be drug tested, but yes, best to consume when you're not going to be tested. Just be safe and have fun. Also, for the original person who asked the question, if you do accidentally take too much, remember that it isn't a fun feeling, but it'll pass, and hardly anyone has overdosed and died on weed. Check out Leafly.com also. Great website with good information.

denversillygoose · March 2017

Calorie amounts are listed on edibles. Please be careful. You won't die from the couch lock, but I hear it can be unpleasant. If you're too high, take some CBD and go to bed. There are no calories in smoking flower. Also, please be courteous when you come here. We do not smoke in public like the rest of the world seems to believe, not everyone in CO is a stoner, and when you bring enormous groups of tourists to the dispensaries it's annoying AF.

Also, there are some really silly misconceptions and stereotypes in this thread.

MaddieRainbowHealth · March 2017

denversillygoose wrote: »

Calorie amounts are listed on edibles. Please be careful. You won't die from the couch lock, but I hear it can be unpleasant. If you're too high, take some CBD and go to bed. There are no calories in smoking flower. Also, please be courteous when you come here. We do not smoke in public like the rest of the world seems to believe, not everyone in CO is a stoner, and when you bring enormous groups of tourists to the dispensaries it's annoying AF.

Also, there are some really silly misconceptions and stereotypes in this thread.

@denversillygoose Well said!

NorthCascades · March 2017

Of_Monsters_and_Meat wrote: »

There has to be. everything that you put into your mouth has calories.

How many calories does a glass of water have? A breath of fresh air?

LittleLionHeart1 · March 2017

You already have enough advise.
I'm just here for a cool gif!

jessiferrrb · March 2017

ilfaith wrote: »

Is your plan to consume said cannabis in some sort of baked good such as a brownie? I would log the pot brownie as an ordinary brownie, as the THC in the marijuana is generally extracted (by simmering) into the oil or butter to be used in the batter, and the leaves are usually strained out.

http://www.theweedblog.com/how-to-make-the-perfect-marijuana-brownies/
for informational purposes only.

this is the truth. there are also sublingual drops which are usually suspended in oil (because the thc bonds to lipids) it should state the type of oil, but for the amount of drops you'll use the calories would be pretty minor (i guess? but i don't know your dosage). for gummy candies the thc is usually made into a tincture that is alcohol or glycerin based. as a rule of thumb though, i would just log a high cal version of the non-thc edible thing. i would estimate high because people add extra sugar, chocolate or other flavoring to camouflage the taste sometimes.