Food scale help

TheKeyz
TheKeyz Posts: 39 Member
edited November 17 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey guys quick question when weighing meat like fish chicken etc. do I weigh it befor or after I cook it ?

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  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    Before cooking is more accurate. Use an entry for raw though.

    Stuff like pasta and rice is the same, weigh dry and use an uncooked entry.
  • kikicooks
    kikicooks Posts: 1,079 Member
    livingleanlivingclean wrote: »
    Before cooking is more accurate. Use an entry for raw though.

    Stuff like pasta and rice is the same, weigh dry and use an uncooked entry.

    This
  • Shanel0916
    Shanel0916 Posts: 586 Member
    I weigh after
  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,871 Member
    edited April 2017
    Either is fine, provided you choose a database entry that correlates with raw or cooked weight. I prefer raw in most cases.
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    either is fine but if you weigh it cooked - you should find an entry that fits how you cooked it...cooked in oil etc

    raw is much easier
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    You should weigh raw.

    That being said, I don't. I weigh cooked and haven't had any problem with my weight loss. If my weight loss stalls out, I'll re-evaluate.
  • TheKeyz
    TheKeyz Posts: 39 Member
    How do I know if the entries are correct though I see a lot about incorrect logging on the forums
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    edited April 2017
    TheKeyz wrote: »
    How do I know if the entries are correct though I see a lot about incorrect logging on the forums

    Do specific searches. For example, "USDA Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, raw."
  • sammyliftsandeats
    sammyliftsandeats Posts: 2,421 Member
    TheKeyz wrote: »
    How do I know if the entries are correct though I see a lot about incorrect logging on the forums

    You can double check your entries with the USDA database. I like to type in '(food item) usda' or if I can find it in the USDA database, I use the numerical code associated with the food.

    If the chicken is coming from a package, I use the package information. You can also enter your own information if you can't find exactly what you're looking for.
  • TheKeyz
    TheKeyz Posts: 39 Member
    Okay I'll try that thank you
  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,871 Member
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    I have to weigh cooked at I cook for others as well.

    As mentioned ensure you choose the correct entry and if you are unsure check it against the USDA website.
  • xsmilexforxmex
    xsmilexforxmex Posts: 1,216 Member
    TheKeyz wrote: »
    How do I know if the entries are correct though I see a lot about incorrect logging on the forums

    If you can find a USDA one, use that. Also, the entries with the green checks tend to be more accurate.
    Best bet is to pick something that looks accurate, and use that one every time you enter it with adjustments for exact weight. This way you're consistent and if your goals aren't being met it's easier to re-evaluate where you might be going wrong. If you have the app, scanning helps.
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