Do you count the calories of oil left over in frying pan?

jjasmelon
jjasmelon Posts: 101
edited November 10 in Food and Nutrition
Ok, I made a fried egg, I used 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil which was around 250 calories once taking the egg out there was a lot of excess oil in the pan.. I was wondering if all the 250 calories from the oil first placed into the pan absorbs into the egg or some remains?

Sounds like a silly question but was wondering!!!

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  • Laurend224
    Laurend224 Posts: 1,748 Member
    I count it. I find I use a lot less oil now. :D
  • Morgaen73
    Morgaen73 Posts: 2,817 Member
    I count it as well. I figuere it makes up for the other stuff that I dont have 100% correct nutritional information for.
  • piningforapples3
    piningforapples3 Posts: 7
    I count it. Then, if there is something that totals 260, or 310, I can just round down, to make a nicer number.
  • Docbanana2002
    Docbanana2002 Posts: 357 Member
    I might not count all of it since I didn't eat it. But I also don't use that much oil in cooking. I just use enough to get the job done, no more. I'd rather spend those calories on actual food.
  • melaniefave41
    melaniefave41 Posts: 222 Member
    Personal preference. I don't get too exact with my calories in or calories out, so unless it is going to make a big difference in the rest of my day, I wouldn't change what I've already logged. Btw, lovely choice of oil.
  • Ishii19
    Ishii19 Posts: 109 Member
    I decided to count a tbsp of olive oil whenever I cook. More than that goes into the pan but not all onto my plate. It's not exact but I'm not trying to make myself crazy measuring every time - I just decided if I find I'm not losing when I think I should be I'll look closer at those types of things but it's been working for the last 30lbs ;)
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  • dakotababy
    dakotababy Posts: 2,407 Member
    I just count it. If I put 1 teaspoon, I log 1 teaspoon - regardless if it all comes out of the pan.
  • williams969
    williams969 Posts: 2,528 Member
    I count it all, or if I'm making a shared meal in the pan, whatever fraction of it is "mine" vs. hubby's or kids'. But 2 Tbsp. is a lot of oil for just one egg. Even with my "regular" cookware, if I use a small pan for just one or two eggs, I only need 1 teaspoon of oil. Then it's only 40 calories, and it doesn't matter if I don't actually consume every drop of it or not.
  • SingRunTing
    SingRunTing Posts: 2,604 Member
    I would count what you put into the pan.

    But I also don't use practically any oil when cooking. I will spray the pan if needed, but usually I just fry my egg with zero oil.

    Consider cutting back on the amount of oil you're using. I agree with PP that 2 tablespoons is a lot of oil for one egg.
  • leggup
    leggup Posts: 2,942 Member
    2 tbsp is a lot of oil for 1 fried egg. Don't use so much oil if it's not getting used up in the cooking process.

    I use 1 tsp of olive oil in all skillet dishes. I count 1 tsp in my diary, regardless of what is left in the pan. Generally, food will have some fat/oil/water come off of it while cooking (I'm lookin' at you, tofu), so it's not like you can guarantee that 100% of what's left in the pan is the original oil.
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  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    You could measure what was leftover and subtract that amount in calories.
  • Slimpossible007
    Slimpossible007 Posts: 16,397 Member
    I poach the egg that means I save the cals on the oil :)
  • Shirl235
    Shirl235 Posts: 2 Member
    I dry fry mine in a good non stick pan :)
  • VeryKatie
    VeryKatie Posts: 5,961 Member
    Yes I count it.
    Next time, try not to use so much oil. I just use a non-stick pan and no oil.
  • Want2bthin135
    Want2bthin135 Posts: 30 Member
    I count it, and cut down on the oil next time.
  • tisaria
    tisaria Posts: 17 Member
    Get a misto sprayer. They sell them at Target, Ross, and a bunch of places online for $7-$10. It's a DIY cooking oil sprayer. Check out here:

    target.com/p/misto-aluminum-bottle-oil-sprayer/-/A-13997372?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=google_pla_df&LNM=13997372&CPNG=Kitchen&kpid=13997372&LID=26pgs&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=13997372&kpid=13997372&gclid=CjwKEAiA_s2lBRCe1YPXxtSe-DcSJACCIh3LFYmkM4u9ewNLwlMs7Yj-oU7WJibX0V2Z6vsFB4O8xxoCIIbw_wcB

    You put whatever oil you want in it, pump it a few times to prime it and presto! Spray oil to evenly coat your pan, and you use way less than 2 tbsp, saving you oil and cals :D
  • Slinky_BraveHeartBunsOfSteel
    Slinky_BraveHeartBunsOfSteel Posts: 10,905 Member
    Morgaen73 wrote: »
    I count it as well. I figuere it makes up for the other stuff that I dont have 100% correct nutritional information for.
    quite right! :)
  • Phrick
    Phrick Posts: 2,765 Member
    I don't count it. I didn't consume it, why would I rip myself off like that? I weigh my pan on the scale, tare, dump in the amount of oil, note the weight, cook my food, and then weigh the pan again to find out how much oil is left. Do a little math, and accurately record my actual intake.
  • ksy1969
    ksy1969 Posts: 700 Member
    As others have said, count it. Next time though do not use so much. I use Coconut Oil and don't even use a full tablespoon when cooking eggs. It is all gone when the eggs are done.
  • CM9178
    CM9178 Posts: 1,251 Member
    edited January 2015
    A) 2 Tbsp of oil is A LOT to use for 1 egg
    b) Why use it at all? Spray the pan with a mister, and use a nonstick pan.
  • Archon2
    Archon2 Posts: 462 Member
    ^^Yep. Non stick pan and a smidgen of oil or butter, like 1/4 tsp works great! Or the spray, if you like that stuff.
  • NikiChicken
    NikiChicken Posts: 576 Member
    williams969 wrote: »
    I count it all, or if I'm making a shared meal in the pan, whatever fraction of it is "mine" vs. hubby's or kids'. But 2 Tbsp. is a lot of oil for just one egg. Even with my "regular" cookware, if I use a small pan for just one or two eggs, I only need 1 teaspoon of oil. Then it's only 40 calories, and it doesn't matter if I don't actually consume every drop of it or not.

    This is me. I count all that I use, whether I eat it or not, but I use very little oil.

  • fleetzz
    fleetzz Posts: 962 Member
    If you want to be accurate then weigh the pan, add the oil, record the weight.

    Cook the egg out and re-weigh the pan and leftover oil after it is cool.

    The difference is how many grams (and you are using a scale that records to the gram, correct?) of oil you are eating with the egg. 1 gram oil = 9 Kcal.

    You can also weigh the egg-as different sized eggs have different calories.

    TBH, 2 tablespoons of oil seem like a buttload of oil to be using.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    I'd log it all - well actually I'd never fry an egg in oil. Just a little Pam in the bottom of the pan, but if I did want some super oily eggs I'd log it all.
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