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How accurate are listings?

Fladebbie
Posts: 9
Just noticed yesterday that the foods listed in the database are able to be "edited". Since anyone can edit them, how do we know how accurate the information is?
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The accuracy of the listing varies quite a bit. There are many out of date and just plain wrong entries. Even scanning bar codes can be hit or miss. When in doubt, I try to do a little research; updating from the vendor web site, noting label changes, etc.0
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I scan alot of foods when at work - so i compare the item that poped up when scanned to the item i scanned if it is wrong then I change it. Just be aware that somtimes foods are put in wrong or not completly ex: only putting in calories no other info0
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i usually compare against calorieking.com if i'm feeling unsure about a food. or i'll look at a bunch of options (like a plum, for example) and choose something in the middle in terms of calories.0
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Short answer - not very.
Do not rely on the database to be accurate, but 90% of the time it's pretty close. My personal bug bear is foods that only list h=the calorie content, and not the other nutrients that I am tracking.0
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