scanned barcode or pack info more accurate?

danlightbulb
danlightbulb Posts: 3
in Food and Nutrition
Hi,

New to this. Trying to gain weight on a strength training programme so using app to make sure I eat at least my daily calories.

I scanned in the barcode of a Sainsburys curry, but the calories reported back don't match whats shown on the pack. Which one is correct?

Thanks

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  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    The ones on the package.....
  • danlightbulb
    danlightbulb Posts: 3
    Thanks. I searched the food list and found another entry for the same product which had the correct calories on it, but shows n/a for the protein. This is my first day using this app but am I going to be disappointed with its data quality on foods?
  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    Thanks. I searched the food list and found another entry for the same product which had the correct calories on it, but shows n/a for the protein. This is my first day using this app but am I going to be disappointed with its data quality on foods?

    No the database is pretty accurate but it is user entered so there are errors.

    You're welcome to submit corrections
  • nikilis
    nikilis Posts: 2,305 Member
    neither would be totally correct. just go with the barcode.
  • smboston
    smboston Posts: 68
    I would go with the package.
  • danlightbulb
    danlightbulb Posts: 3
    Well that's two conflicting views now lol.

    I have successfully edited the item so it has the data to match the pack.

    Another question though - my daily summary showing very low on vitamins. Now is this because I haven't eaten any or is it because the data is missing from the items of food I have added?
  • Sarah1023
    Sarah1023 Posts: 194 Member
    Nutrition facts label!! But you would think the bar code would be connected to the label unless the product database were not updated. If it were me, I would scan the code since it's quicker but quickly double check as to what your label says.

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