Packaged raw chicken breast

Jess__I__Can
Jess__I__Can Posts: 307 Member
in Food and Nutrition
So why would my packaged, raw chicken breast (no skin) say 110 cal for 4 oz but USDA website is closer to 136 cal for 4 oz. Is it because of the water/sodium/whatever filler the packager adds?

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  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    depends.

    Also keep in mind the label on the package can have 20% slop. Go with the higher number if you think it's a little hinky.
  • Jess__I__Can
    Jess__I__Can Posts: 307 Member
    depends.

    Also keep in mind the label on the package can have 20% slop. Go with the higher number if you think it's a little hinky.

    True, although the 20% refers to restaraunt and other prepared meals (Starbucks, Chipotle, etc.), where there is a margin of error due to the human factor.
  • ChelseaWelseyKins
    ChelseaWelseyKins Posts: 272 Member
    I always go with the higher calorie count. I'd rather OVERestimate my calories than UNDERestimate.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    depends.

    Also keep in mind the label on the package can have 20% slop. Go with the higher number if you think it's a little hinky.

    True, although the 20% refers to restaraunt and other prepared meals (Starbucks, Chipotle, etc.), where there is a margin of error due to the human factor.

    Yeah, that's one place that allows for the 20% slop. :)

    Like I said, follow the label, realize it's probably not accurate, and be good to go. I'd also say avoid the pre-packaged stuff to avoid unneeded adulterants, which would basically fix the slop issue after trimming and weighing.

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