Anyone good at guestimating calories (luncheon at work)?

Selk68

We are having a luncheon at work... I'm doing my best to keep up with logging everything; but, I'm not good at guestimating (yet)...

Anyone wanna venture how many cals this plate set me back? I'm not gonna stress over the rest of the nutritional information; but, would be nice to have an estimate of calories if nothing else... ('n yeah ~ I took a pic so I could look it all up one item at a time when I get home tonight - if needed... *smiles*)




Thanks!

macx2mommy

You should make this is a game, and post the results at the end of the night.

I will assume that's a regular sized dinner plate (not a little side plate)

Here's my estimate, I'll go a little on the high side

Fruit - ~50 Cal
Veggies ~40 Cal
Egg thing - ~110 cal
Can you tell me what that was in the middle? I'm guessing develled eggs with mayo, but there is a green tinge, so I can't tell if it's the picture or a healthy veggie substitute.

My over guess is only about 150 calories. I didn't think that was too bad.

jeccalou

Depending on what is in the deviled eggs I would say between 175 and 225

MissCheese

Taking photos for future reference when you are eating out is a habit I have gotten into and it does work.

That plate of food looks great and not calorific at all! I would stab at 200 calories.

Sidesteal

Depending on what is in the deviled eggs I would say between 175 and 225

^ I think this is a very reasonable range. And that looks like a very healthy snack for what it's worth.

Selk68

Many thanks y'all!

It is a regular sized plate.
I'm not sure what's in the deviled eggs; but, it tastes pretty basic. I'll ask the girl that made them to be sure.
Thx again ~ y'all rock!

pdworkman

I'd say Mac was closest with 150:

Homemade - Deviled Eggs, 1 egg 68 2 4 6 0 170
Blueberries - Raw, 10 berries 8 2 0 0 0 0
Grapes - Raw, 10 grape 16 4 0 0 0 0
Watermelon - Raw, 2 watermelon balls 7 2 0 0 0 0
Melons - Cantaloupe, raw, 1 cantaloupe balls 5 1 0 0 0 2
Strawberries - Raw, 1 medium (1-1/4" dia) 4 1 0 0 0 0
Broccoli - Raw, 0.2 cup, chopped 6 1 0 0 0 6
Celery - Raw, 1 stalk, small (5" long) 2 1 0 0 0 14
Tomato - Grape, 4 tomatoes (2 oz) 8 2 0 1 1 3
Dlr Compliments Baby Carrots - Raw, 5 pieces 11 3 0 0 1 23
Bell Peppers - Red - Yellow - Orange, 1 oz 8 2 0 0 0 1
Add Ingredient
Total: 143 21 4 7 2 219
Per Serving: 143 21 4 7 2 219

DixiedoesMFP

It looks like you made AWESOME healthy choices at the luncheon! Good for you!

Selk68

Thanks for breaking it down like that pdworkman! I'm hoping to get better at whipping up numbers like that in time... There are some things I eat often enough that I have added to my custom foods; but, still new enough at using this site that I don't have a lot saved up ('n I'm still pretty horrible about how to guess how many ounces, etc...)

...oh 'n my co-worker said the eggs had: "Mayo, Mustard, pickled relish and seasoning". So yeah pretty standard ('n sure tasted good, especially since I haven't had deviled eggs since Thanksgiving! *smiles*)

After reading all the responses, I went back and grabbed another plate (not quite as full; but, close) for my afternoon snack!

Thanks again to everyone for your input and encouragement!