Dry or wet weight

LozzieJoy47

Hi. Wondering when assessing calories, for example with rolled oats, do I use the dry weight or the weight when cooked please.
Thanks Lorraine

ellerist

Dry weight

dearmrsowl

I always go for the dry / uncooked weight of food whenever I can. For things like pasta, rice and oats that's what the nutrition information on the package usually refers to unless it specifically states that it's for the cooked amount.

LozzieJoy47

Thank u so much. Have been using dry weight just wanted to confirm I was doing the right thing.

stevencloser

Sometimes the label says "values for 100 g of prepared product" or something along the lines though, then it's for when you've already cooked it. If it doesn't, it's always for how it is in the package.