How to log evoo - need help please

anbtjp
anbtjp Posts: 51 Member
edited November 19 in Food and Nutrition
I just saw how many calories a TB of extra virgin olive oil has, wow! I have not been logging it. I use it like this:
- rub a little on chicken, venison, or fish before grilling
- pour a little in a pan for frying orzo
- drizzle on veggies to season before grilling

Does anyone have any recommendations as how I should measure/log the calories from the evoo?
Thanks in advance!!

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  • gzus7freek
    gzus7freek Posts: 494 Member
    I truly measure.

    If I put a tablespoon on a chicken breast I log the whole tablespoon. I never discount any calories and act as if I consumed the whole tablespoon even if some is left in the pan or bowl.
  • tibby531
    tibby531 Posts: 717 Member
    weight it on a food scale before using it. if there's leftover, weigh that, and subtract it from your initial weight. :)
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    edited May 2015
    I typically guesstimate, erring on the high side. With cooking in oil you can measure and weigh all you want, but there will still be some left in the pan, some that drips off, etc. The best you can do is estimate or over log.
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    edited May 2015
    anbtjp wrote: »
    I just saw how many calories a TB of extra virgin olive oil has, wow! I have not been logging it. I use it like this:
    - rub a little on chicken, venison, or fish before grilling
    - pour a little in a pan for frying orzo
    - drizzle on veggies to season before grilling

    Does anyone have any recommendations as how I should measure/log the calories from the evoo?
    Thanks in advance!!

    Put the chicken or whatever on to the scale, rub the oil on, and weigh again. The difference will be the oil. For the times you pour it into a pan or on veggies, pour it into a measuring cup first, weigh it, and drizzle it from that. If you don't use it all, weigh what you didn't use before pouring it back into the bottle. If it seems too fussy to do it that way, just pour it into a measuring spoon and use the spoonful. Weighing is better, but measuring is better than not counting it at all.

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  • anbtjp
    anbtjp Posts: 51 Member
    Thank you, I have not been logging it at all and thought I was doing great with my 1200 cals a day goal, going to be a little tougher now! I will definitely measure and log as measured to be on the safe side.
  • LeslieB042812
    LeslieB042812 Posts: 1,799 Member
    It does have a lot of calories--a great example of how "healthy" doesn't always = weight loss! I use an olive oil sprayer ($9.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond). To figure out how much it sprays, I pump it fully and spray out all of the oil that comes from one full pumping into a measuring spoon (use a teaspoon size one) and then I use that (measured) amount in my pan or for drizzling. Do this several times to figure out how much a full pumping equals (and recheck periodically). Then, you can measure using how many full pumpings you used when you spray it on a pan or on meat or veggies. Spraying it also helps a little go a long way. Good luck!
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    LeslieB042812 wrote: »
    It does have a lot of calories--a great example of how "healthy" doesn't always = weight loss! I use an olive oil sprayer ($9.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond). To figure out how much it sprays, I pump it fully and spray out all of the oil that comes from one full pumping into a measuring spoon (use a teaspoon size one) and then I use that (measured) amount in my pan or for drizzling. Do this several times to figure out how much a full pumping equals (and recheck periodically). Then, you can measure using how many full pumpings you used when you spray it on a pan or on meat or veggies. Spraying it also helps a little go a long way. Good luck!

    Or you can weigh the container before and after use. The weight difference will be the amount of oil you used.

  • anbtjp
    anbtjp Posts: 51 Member
    edited May 2015
    Love the idea of the sprayer! Going to give that a try and if I have too hard of a time with my calorie goal then I will just have to cut it out completely!

    Thanks again for all the advice!!
  • LeslieB042812
    LeslieB042812 Posts: 1,799 Member
    earlnabby wrote: »
    LeslieB042812 wrote: »
    It does have a lot of calories--a great example of how "healthy" doesn't always = weight loss! I use an olive oil sprayer ($9.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond). To figure out how much it sprays, I pump it fully and spray out all of the oil that comes from one full pumping into a measuring spoon (use a teaspoon size one) and then I use that (measured) amount in my pan or for drizzling. Do this several times to figure out how much a full pumping equals (and recheck periodically). Then, you can measure using how many full pumpings you used when you spray it on a pan or on meat or veggies. Spraying it also helps a little go a long way. Good luck!

    Or you can weigh the container before and after use. The weight difference will be the amount of oil you used.

    Ooh, that's a great idea! I'm going to start doing that--way more accurate. I don't know why I didn't think of that. lol Thanks! :smile:
  • mistikal13
    mistikal13 Posts: 1,457 Member
    If I'm cooking with it, I measure it out. If it's in a marinade, dressing, etc then I'll guesstimate.
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