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DanniB423
DanniB423 Posts: 776 Member
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This label has me a little confused. 4 oz of meat and 3.5 of vegetables. Then it says prepared 210. That is of each I’m assuming? So 520 total?

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  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,978 Member
    edited December 2018
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    It would be 210 calories prepared for 4 oz of meat and 3.75 oz of vegetables (total). The two combined should total 217 grams.
  • DanniB423
    DanniB423 Posts: 776 Member
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    kami3006 wrote: »
    It would be 210 calories prepared for 4 oz of meat and 3.75 oz of vegetables (total). The two combined should total 217 grams.
    That sounds so crazy low considering I’ve had calories in the past on a roast be 200 for 4 oz of JUST the meat.
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,978 Member
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    It can vary widely. This example from the USDA database is 160 for 4 ounces: https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/45349747?man=&lfacet=&count=&max=25&qlookup=pot+roast+cooked&offset=&sort=default&format=Full&reportfmt=other&rptfrm=&ndbno=&nutrient1=&nutrient2=&nutrient3=&subset=&totCount=&measureby=&Q548985=5.0&Qv=1.12&Q548985=5.0&Qv=1

    I've seen it fewer and certainly have seen it more.
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,978 Member
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    If you're not comfortable with it, round up a bit to 250 or 275 calories for a buffer. But, it's possible for it to be that low. I do understand why you'd question it. Just depends on the cut of meat.
  • DanniB423
    DanniB423 Posts: 776 Member
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    Thanks!
  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
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    Also notice the "Servings per Container - 8" Does it look like that would feed 8 people? No? Then you're likely to eat 2 servings per person, anyway.
  • kami3006
    kami3006 Posts: 4,978 Member
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    Enjoy! Now I want roast.
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
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    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    Also notice the "Servings per Container - 8" Does it look like that would feed 8 people? No? Then you're likely to eat 2 servings per person, anyway.

    I'm trying to imagine sharing that between 8 people.
  • aokoye
    aokoye Posts: 3,495 Member
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    MelanieCN77 wrote: »
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    Also notice the "Servings per Container - 8" Does it look like that would feed 8 people? No? Then you're likely to eat 2 servings per person, anyway.

    I'm trying to imagine sharing that between 8 people.

    Eight small children perhaps. But yeah - that's an absurd serving size.
  • JessAndreia
    JessAndreia Posts: 540 Member
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    MelanieCN77 wrote: »
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    Also notice the "Servings per Container - 8" Does it look like that would feed 8 people? No? Then you're likely to eat 2 servings per person, anyway.

    I'm trying to imagine sharing that between 8 people.

    Yep. Is the box way bigger than it looks in the picture?
    Barely looks like it's enough for 2 meals.
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
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    aokoye wrote: »
    MelanieCN77 wrote: »
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    Also notice the "Servings per Container - 8" Does it look like that would feed 8 people? No? Then you're likely to eat 2 servings per person, anyway.

    I'm trying to imagine sharing that between 8 people.

    Eight small children perhaps. But yeah - that's an absurd serving size.

    3.75 oz of meat per person so the roast is just over 1-1/2 lb. I usually make my crock pot roasts and stews with 6 oz. per serving so I would expect that kit to feed 5

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