Green check by foods

SisterSueGetsFit

Does the green check next to food choices mean that it's a verified entry?

diannethegeek

Yes, but don't rely on it. Verified just means that a certain number of users agree that it's correct. There are some pretty wacky verified entries in the database. It's always best to double-check when you're looking for a new food.

abatonfan

Yes, but just because it's verified doesn't mean that it's accurate. There's some verified entries that are outdated (especially with foods that might have had a formula change after entries became verified on MFP).

SisterSueGetsFit

How can one tells what's most accurate?

trigden1991

Buy yourself a calorimeter and calculate the exact energy in your food.

brower47

rchlthompson wrote: »

How can one tells what's most accurate?

You can't if you're just going by MFP's broken system. You have to independently verify it through non MFP sources.

Sued0nim

rchlthompson wrote: »

How can one tells what's most accurate?

This is what I do .. with all new foods

I search for it - pick the most appropriate looking one that has a calories by gram option in the drop down, then I google search nutritional information and double check

If I'm happy and select it it ends up in my frequent or recent lists and next time I use it I log through an app so I can select those easily

If it's a packaged food I scan the barcode on my app - then double check against package and same thing

the big green tick is irrelevant

Sued0nim

PS I never use other people's recipes or meals or homemade entries because I always adjust my own recipes

emdeesea

rabbitjb wrote: »

rchlthompson wrote: »

How can one tells what's most accurate?

This is what I do .. with all new foods

I search for it - pick the most appropriate looking one that has a calories by gram option in the drop down, then I google search nutritional information and double check

If I'm happy and select it it ends up in my frequent or recent lists and next time I use it I log through an app so I can select those easily

If it's a packaged food I scan the barcode on my app - then double check against package and same thing

the big green tick is irrelevant

Basically what I do as well. I search the USDA website for whatever it is I'm looking for. Some of those MFP entries are way, way off.

SisterSueGetsFit

Thanks everyone! I use the barcode scan whenever I can and the double check it. I appreciate the help and responses.