Generally what has more calories Pasta or Rice?

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  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    My friend makes Cauliflower Rice as a rice alternative...Surprisingly nice

    I've been through this before with dear Wendy. Don't you think she lashed out at the poor guy who was just trying to help? She definately wants us all to know what she doesn't like--could care less.


    http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/lowcarbsidedishes/r/caulirice.htm

    As I remember pistachios are "gross" too. You surely have "strong and strange opinions". Not everyone shares your food problems dear. Cool your jets.


    UGH! Cauliflower is NOT rice, neither is it pasta!


    Clever one...indeed it is not, however as I stated, it can be used as an alternative. As the op is obviously cal counting, and cauliflower is less cals, they may find this useful. No need to shoot people down, were all here for the same reasons.

    What makes you think everyone is here for the same reasons? I am definitely not here for cauliflower recipes. Cauliflower is nasty, imo. Rice is delicious and fairly low calorie. There's NO reason to avoid it.

    Haha, that's a strong reaction to cauliflower- did you have a bad experience with it as a child ;)

    Really? Thinking a particular food tastes gross is a "strong reaction?" So I guess you like everything? Not a single food you find gross?

    I also think cabbage and sauerkraut taste gross. There might be a few more that I can't think of. Want a list? Are you here for the reason of finding out what tastes gross? :laugh:

    As I remember pistachios are also "gross". You certainly have strong opinions---an over reaction? Why? Just because you have problems with certain foods---cool your jets dear.

    ??? Why is thinking certain foods are gross an over reaction or indicate a problem with food? I would imagine everyone has foods they think are gross.

    Yes, but they don't feel a need to inform everyone---not interested in Wendy's gross problems--seen it before. She really lashed out at the poor guy out of nowhere--not nice.

    Lashed out? :laugh:

    Wow! Some people are way too sensitive! And "the poor guy" was off topic to begin with, now you are further derailing this thread with your pity party. :wink:
  • SapiensPisces
    SapiensPisces Posts: 992 Member
    Egg noodles are a good alternative to regular pasta for some dishes with regards to cutting calories. MFP also has steamed white rice (cooked) in the database by the cup, and from my experience, the entries are just about right when compared to the uncooked corresponding weight measurements.

    Also, baked potatoes aren't bad at all. They're about 110 calories for a small baked potato, which is quite reasonable for a side item. Just be mindful of toppings, and you should be fine.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member

    Wendy- You are a big B...I feel sorry for Greg. Bless his heart.

    I know I'm beautiful, but that's no reason to feel sorry for my sweetie. :flowerforyou:
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    ??? Why is thinking certain foods are gross an over reaction or indicate a problem with food? I would imagine everyone has foods they think are gross.

    Yes, but they don't feel a need to inform everyone---not interested in Wendy's gross problems--seen it before. She really lashed out at the poor guy out of nowhere--not nice.

    Yeah, they do. I could tell you many things that people who frequent the boards do and don't like. It's the nature of a 'Food and Nutrition' board. Never heard sharing that information refered to as lashing out, though.
  • SapiensPisces
    SapiensPisces Posts: 992 Member
    Also, Ronzoni now makes 150 calorie per serving pasta. It's not bad either. I used the spaghetti in a carbonara dish earlier this week, and it came out nice as long as you don't overcook it.
  • rockey2
    rockey2 Posts: 23
    Another alternative is Rice Stick Noodles. 1 cup cooked is approx 160 calories. I found them a while back and they are normally used in Tai foods but I've used them with tomato sauces and it's not that bad. Plus a bonus of 8g protein and 0 fat. Whichever way you go moderation is the key :smile:
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    ??? Why is thinking certain foods are gross an over reaction or indicate a problem with food? I would imagine everyone has foods they think are gross.

    Yes, but they don't feel a need to inform everyone---not interested in Wendy's gross problems--seen it before. She really lashed out at the poor guy out of nowhere--not nice.

    Yeah, they do. I could tell you many things that people who frequent the boards do and don't like. It's the nature of a 'Food and Nutrition' board. Never heard sharing that information referred to as lashing out, though.

    Yes, it's news to me too. Don't share opinions during discussions. :laugh:


    (For the record, my Gregory also hates cauliflower! whoops, shouldn't have shared that, I guess)
  • MinkeyMe
    MinkeyMe Posts: 7 Member
    So...my 1/2 measure of cooked pasta per serving is completely wrong? How do you all measure your single serving pasta size?

    Also, I've never read such a 'spirited' discussion of cauliflower. I'd no clue cauliflower could arouse such passion!
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    So...my 1/2 measure of cooked pasta per serving is completely wrong? How do you all measure your single serving pasta size?

    Also, I've never read such a 'spirited' discussion of cauliflower. I'd no clue cauliflower could arouse such passion!

    Yes, don't go by cooked values because the water that gets soaked in can vary widely. For both rice and pasta, weigh it dry.
  • rockey2
    rockey2 Posts: 23
    Get yourself a good food scale that also measures in grams and measure the dry product based on the manufacturers label.
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    ??? Why is thinking certain foods are gross an over reaction or indicate a problem with food? I would imagine everyone has foods they think are gross.

    Yes, but they don't feel a need to inform everyone---not interested in Wendy's gross problems--seen it before. She really lashed out at the poor guy out of nowhere--not nice.

    Yeah, they do. I could tell you many things that people who frequent the boards do and don't like. It's the nature of a 'Food and Nutrition' board. Never heard sharing that information referred to as lashing out, though.

    Yes, it's news to me too. Don't share opinions during discussions. :laugh:


    (For the record, my Gregory also hates cauliflower! whoops, shouldn't have shared that, I guess)


    You were abit "opinionated"-- as usual dear. Why don't you just make us that long list of gross foods---you're just dying to, right?
    And we're all sooooooooooo interested.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Another alternative is Rice Stick Noodles. 1 cup cooked is approx 160 calories. I found them a while back and they are normally used in Tai foods but I've used them with tomato sauces and it's not that bad. Plus a bonus of 8g protein and 0 fat. Whichever way you go moderation is the key :smile:

    I have never tried Thai noodles, but I googled these. I'll have to look for them at the store. Thanks for sharing! :flowerforyou:
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    ??? Why is thinking certain foods are gross an over reaction or indicate a problem with food? I would imagine everyone has foods they think are gross.

    Yes, but they don't feel a need to inform everyone---not interested in Wendy's gross problems--seen it before. She really lashed out at the poor guy out of nowhere--not nice.

    Yeah, they do. I could tell you many things that people who frequent the boards do and don't like. It's the nature of a 'Food and Nutrition' board. Never heard sharing that information referred to as lashing out, though.

    Yes, it's news to me too. Don't share opinions during discussions. :laugh:


    (For the record, my Gregory also hates cauliflower! whoops, shouldn't have shared that, I guess)


    You were abit "opinionated"-- as usual dear. Why don't you just make us that long list of gross foods---you're just dying to, right?
    And we're all sooooooooooo interested.

    Insulting other users and highjacking threads are both again forum rules. Chill out dude.
  • snowflake954
    snowflake954 Posts: 8,399 Member
    ??? Why is thinking certain foods are gross an over reaction or indicate a problem with food? I would imagine everyone has foods they think are gross.

    Yes, but they don't feel a need to inform everyone---not interested in Wendy's gross problems--seen it before. She really lashed out at the poor guy out of nowhere--not nice.

    White Knight ta dahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

    Yeah, they do. I could tell you many things that people who frequent the boards do and don't like. It's the nature of a 'Food and Nutrition' board. Never heard sharing that information referred to as lashing out, though.

    Yes, it's news to me too. Don't share opinions during discussions. :laugh:


    (For the record, my Gregory also hates cauliflower! whoops, shouldn't have shared that, I guess)


    You were abit "opinionated"-- as usual dear. Why don't you just make us that long list of gross foods---you're just dying to, right?
    And we're all sooooooooooo interested.

    Insulting other users and highjacking threads are both again forum rules. Chill out dude.

    White Knight tah daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Oh my gosh! The thread. Pasta 356 cal for 100g--dry Rice 369 cal for 100g--dry. Already been said, so, eat what you like (unless it's gross of course).

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