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ok how do I figure this?

animatedbecca
animatedbecca Posts: 203
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I made a pot of fresh green beans, whole red potatoes cut in quarters about four rings of fresh onion and approximately a TBS of olive oil. I didnt weigh or measure the beans or potatoes. Do I need to be that anal about it? But how do I know how many calories are in this pot, much less a normal serving? I know fresh/ homemade is best but if this was a can of green beansa and a can of potatoes etc the calories would be right there to read! LOL!

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  • lisalynn35
    lisalynn35 Posts: 250 Member
    Have you used the recipe tab in your food section? I use it all the time and it works great.
  • animatedbecca
    animatedbecca Posts: 203
    No I havent. I kind of looked at it the other day but wasnt sure how it really worked...like how would I know how many servings to list in this pot????
  • oonafey
    oonafey Posts: 42 Member
    Just do a basic calculation:

    one cup fresh green beans = approx. 30 cal.
    one med. (2.25" - 3.25" dia.) red skin potato = approx. 154 cal.
    one cup chopped yellow onion = 115 cal.
    one tbsp. olive oil = approx. 120 cal.

    Determine about how much of each you used, add them all up, and divide the total calories by the amount you are eating at a time; one cup, two cups, etc.
  • animatedbecca
    animatedbecca Posts: 203
    Thanks!
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