Need Help Estimating Calories

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Pheboh
Pheboh Posts: 88 Member
A woman I work with makes amazing Indian food and sometimes she'll make extra and bring me some. She's so sweet and I can't not take it, but if possible, I'd like to estimate what she made so I can make adjustments to my activities and other foods for that day.

So far, I know the dish has beef, some onions, carrots and then a sauce (and I can tell it's a bit oily), and all of that is served over rice.

If I count what I can (beef, veggies, rice) and eliminate eating as much of the sauce as I can, how many extra 'quick add calories' should I add to accurately predict how much I ate? Any ideas?

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  • keeptehpeace
    keeptehpeace Posts: 189 Member
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    ask her for a copy of the recipe
  • shannaniggans
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    If I dont know I often find something thats similar thats already logged, or search google for an idea of a recipe and nutrition data!
  • ell_v131
    ell_v131 Posts: 349 Member
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    ask her for a copy of the recipe

    I think that's a great idea. She will be flattered that you'd like to try on your own and you will have a guideline!