Unlisted Menus on Database?

jlcalimlim

I have been good about adding foods to my food log especially when it's listed on the database, if not, I keep hold of the can, container, package, etc. of the food that I ate. How about other restaurant's that aren't listed? Say, Serendipity chain restaurant? How could I account for the food's nutrients if it's not available on the internet? Any suggestions? Thanks!

skinnyjeanzbound

If I eat at an unlisted restaurant, I try to choose something from another restaurant that is in the database. For example, I order a grilled chicken sandwich at a local (non-chain) restaurant and maybe log it as a Wendy's grilled chicken sandwich b/c it's very similar in size, type of bun, & condiments.

jlcalimlim

I tried to find the closest match as well but I wasn't quite sure on the portions and contents of some food that I had tonight. Thanks for your input!

reegordon

I normally log something similar from the database as well and subtract extra calories from my total for the day in case my guess was a little off.

sarahsmom1

When you visit the establishment as them if they have a nutrition guide

wnw64

This happens all the time to me as we have alot of small mom & pop restaurants where I live.
As such, I look for similar items from other establishments in database. I also tend to be conservate & take the higher calorie items if there are multiple. May not be perfect, but it's better than not logging anything.

Seajolly

This happens all the time to me as we have alot of small mom & pop restaurants where I live.
As such, I look for similar items from other establishments in database. I also tend to be conservate & take the higher calorie items if there are multiple. May not be perfect, but it's better than not logging anything.

This is exactly what I do.

jlcalimlim

When you visit the establishment as them if they have a nutrition guide

I'll start doing that from now on...Thank you!