What do I do when....

SarahBear9708
SarahBear9708 Posts: 71
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Just a quick question. I'm just wondering what I should do when I get an item that does not have the calories marked on it, (such as from a bakery) and this site doesn't have it specifically listed? I want to be able to log it and see if I'm still within my limit...but I don't know how!

Thanks in advance,
Sarah

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  • Jesung
    Jesung Posts: 236 Member
    Guesstimate with the closest thing you can think of.
    Shouldn't be an issue as long as it's not frequent. You should be avoiding eating things from the bakery in general anyways.
  • dragonbug300
    dragonbug300 Posts: 760 Member
    Look up something similar on the site, with a similar portion size.
  • sleepytexan
    sleepytexan Posts: 3,138 Member
    I love bakeries.
  • Michelle_M2002
    Michelle_M2002 Posts: 301 Member
    Could you search the internet for a recipe for said item and then use the calories from that? It may not be exact, but it should be close.

    God bless!
  • Jennyisbusy
    Jennyisbusy Posts: 1,294 Member
    Just search for something as similar to the product as you can. And remember that bakeries like to make some oversized stuff. So if it seems too low then double the serving.
  • sheisbrown
    sheisbrown Posts: 171 Member
    If you are feeling industrious- you can call the bakery and ask them for the nutrition info. I have done this and been "enlightened" enough to never want to eat at said bakery again.
  • shabydonner
    shabydonner Posts: 69 Member
    I'm going through the same problem with dinner tonight. We got take out from a local place. I tried to stay good but when you have no clue what is in it, it becomes hard. I just figure, its one night out of the week so who cares if it isn't exact. I find something close to what I had and go with it.
  • SarahBear9708
    SarahBear9708 Posts: 71
    Ok, I'll be honest. It was a piece (not a big one I don't think) of chocolate cake because it was my friend's birthday. One of the estimates on here was about 338....does that sound too low to ya'll? I can't decide.
  • Kelly_Wilson1990
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
    I do a search online because other sites may have the calories for that item and then you can add it to the database.
  • AshDHart
    AshDHart Posts: 818 Member
    Here is a list of bakery items from Wal-Mart http://www.myfitnesspal.com/nutrition-facts-calories/wal-mart-bakery


    Chocolate Cake With Fudge Icing (Wal Mart Bakery)
    Serving Size: 1 slice, Calories: 400, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 0g, Protein: 0g

    Obviously, Wal-Mart doesn't have a special cake with 0 fat! But the calories might help give you an idea.
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