How to count nutrition info from a marinade?

chrismcc33
chrismcc33 Posts: 3
in Food and Nutrition
I just entered a recipe for Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of olive oil, honey & spices. The calories and fat, etc are being calculated as if I was consuming that amount of oil and honey, etc. But that is not the case with a marinade - much of it is left behind. Any ideas on how to count the calories, fat, etc. accurately? Thanks!

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  • phizzylizzy
    phizzylizzy Posts: 94 Member
    Even though it's a pain, I would suggest counting the marinade separately from the chicken and other ingredients. Create a separate recipe if that much is left over, or next time, adjust the amounts for the marinade ingredients until it's just right. Measure by tablespoon/cup what you pour into the bag (or however you are marinating) and measure what's left. Some of that will cook off, too, but better to overestimate than under.
  • chrismcc33
    chrismcc33 Posts: 3
    Thanks, phizzylizzy :) I was hoping there was an easier way, lol, but I guess I will have to do what you suggested and measure before and after.

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