Picking right items

dnk175
dnk175 Posts: 3 Member
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Hi there... when adding food that I am tracking, how should I be determining which database entry to use? I am more so speaking about generic items... for example search for the term "rib eye steak"... there are a ton of results. I know if there is some kind of brand, you obviously pick that....

I just find it a little frustrating as the stats can range so much on "rib eye steak"; and I have no idea what to mark down.

Thanks!

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  • Wpatart
    Wpatart Posts: 18 Member
    hi,
    I would look for the options that do not have a star beside them, that means that they were put there by MFP and not entered in by other users. Hope this helps, good luck!
  • livelaughlove384
    livelaughlove384 Posts: 100
    best thing to do is find one that is equivalent to the portion you are eating. Food scales are marvelous!
  • dnk175
    dnk175 Posts: 3 Member
    @wpatart - Good to know, I didn't realize that is what that meant. I will watch for that.

    @ livelaughlove - I use a food scale extensively (so much that I bring it with me to work - when i buy lunch from a grocery store). The problem is though, when you search for something, and you may have 3 - 4 "generic" entries, and depending on which one you pick, your 100 G of whatever may have a huge caloric difference.....
  • briandahawaiian
    briandahawaiian Posts: 112 Member
    best thing to do is find one that is equivalent to the portion you are eating. Food scales are marvelous!

    ^^This, or enter it yourself. Most foods come with the nutritional fact on the package! You can also use the barcode scan option, I find this works more times than none :) Good Luck!!!

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