Dry or wet weight

LozzieJoy47
LozzieJoy47 Posts: 2 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hi. Wondering when assessing calories, for example with rolled oats, do I use the dry weight or the weight when cooked please.
Thanks Lorraine

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  • ellerist
    ellerist Posts: 28 Member
    Dry weight :)
  • dearmrsowl
    dearmrsowl Posts: 151 Member
    I always go for the dry / uncooked weight of food whenever I can. For things like pasta, rice and oats that's what the nutrition information on the package usually refers to unless it specifically states that it's for the cooked amount.
  • LozzieJoy47
    LozzieJoy47 Posts: 2 Member
    Thank u so much. Have been using dry weight just wanted to confirm I was doing the right thing.
  • stevencloser
    stevencloser Posts: 8,911 Member
    Sometimes the label says "values for 100 g of prepared product" or something along the lines though, then it's for when you've already cooked it. If it doesn't, it's always for how it is in the package.
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