I. Just. Want. To. Log. My. APPLEEEEEEEEEE >_<
yellingkimber
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Decided to switch up breakfast this morning and have 92 g of a Granny Smith apple instead of my usual 90ish grams of golden delicious apple. It took me until 10 entries down to find an entry that had grams instead of "one each" "one medium apple" or "one large apple". It had fluid ounces listed as a measuring option. apples. are. not. fluid.
After that, I finally found a generic entry that's going to be doing the job. Anyone else had a difficult time trying to find an entry in grams? If so, what food were you trying to log? Just curious after this morning's adventure.
After that, I finally found a generic entry that's going to be doing the job. Anyone else had a difficult time trying to find an entry in grams? If so, what food were you trying to log? Just curious after this morning's adventure.
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A lot of fluff in the database. I put USDA in the search bar along with whatever I am looking for. Then I cross reference it on the USDA site for accuracy.8
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https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/search/list
Search for "apple, raw"
Click on one of the offered choices, such as "Apples, raw, with skin"
At the next page, copy this string "09003, Apples, raw, with skin"
and paste that into your food diary. You can also choose granny smith apples. You can use grams.2 -
In the grand scheme of things, the differing nutrition profiles among different varieties of apples is negligible.
Search for "apples raw skin" and choose either with skin or without skin. Those two entries with a green check were entered by MFP staff based on the USDA database. Just use the drop down to select the gram serving size option.6 -
An apple, regardless of type is roughly 1 calorie per gram. That's close enough for me. Also, why on earth are you not eating Gala Apples???
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prattiger65 wrote: »An apple, regardless of type is roughly 1 calorie per gram. That's close enough for me. Also, why on earth are you not eating Gala Apples???
yellingBoyfriend really likes Granny Smiths and they were the cheapest at Aldi yesterday. I do love me a good gala apple, though.In the grand scheme of things, the differing nutrition profiles among different varieties of apples is negligible.
Yeah, I realize that nutritionally it's probably not a big deal, but I always pair my apple with something and I'm finding that I don't like all apples with all cheeses / dips, so I'm keeping track that way.
Thanks for the help, everyone. I got it taken care of, I was just feeling ranty because I was having a hard time immediately after I woke up. Apparently my problem solving skillz don't kick in when my eyes are still burning.3 -
And you need to weigh the core before you pitch it too. Nah, just log it for what it is, a rough estimate. I don't worry about logging an apple correctly because its not going to be far off anyway. I would however make sure you log your plate of nachos & cheese correctly though. :-)2
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prattiger65 wrote: »An apple, regardless of type is roughly 1 calorie per gram. That's close enough for me. Also, why on earth are you not eating Gala Apples???
I love me some Galas but I think my ultimate fave is Honeycrisp. Mmmm!
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tag it with "USDA" and you won't have any issues.1
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<Open diary.
Try my apple for logging. It at least lets me put it in ounces. I switch between eating Gala, Fuji, and Honeycrisp apples0 -
It makes me laugh what comes up in the database sometimes. Was logging a pre-made lasagna the other day and there was actually a verified entry that gave fluid ounces as an option. For lasagna. Seriously.3
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yellingkimber wrote: »After that, I finally found a generic entry that's going to be doing the job. Anyone else had a difficult time trying to find an entry in grams? If so, what food were you trying to log? Just curious after this morning's adventure.
Often, even though I know the usual tricks to find and log the USDA entries. Some of them seem to disappear sometimes too. I think the search feature could be a lot better, the green check thing is useless, and there really should be a way to search solely for the non user-inputted (USDA) entries. It's at the point where I sometimes search for USDA even though what that brings up a user-entry (one who took it from the USDA), and if it's not something I'm familiar enough with to judge myself will then cross check with the USDA site.
This is actually why I prefer logging at Cronometer (one of the reasons) -- it makes it super easy to find the good entries, as there's not so much clutter. It's only good if you mainly eat whole foods, though.1 -
lemurcat12 wrote: »yellingkimber wrote: »After that, I finally found a generic entry that's going to be doing the job. Anyone else had a difficult time trying to find an entry in grams? If so, what food were you trying to log? Just curious after this morning's adventure.
Often, even though I know the usual tricks to find and log the USDA entries. Some of them seem to disappear sometimes too. I think the search feature could be a lot better, the green check thing is useless, and there really should be a way to search solely for the non user-inputted (USDA) entries. It's at the point where I sometimes search for USDA even though what that brings up a user-entry (one who took it from the USDA), and if it's not something I'm familiar enough with to judge myself will then cross check with the USDA site.
This is actually why I prefer logging at Cronometer (one of the reasons) -- it makes it super easy to find the good entries, as there's not so much clutter. It's only good if you mainly eat whole foods, though.
When I'm at home (that is, cooking for myself with staple ingredients and produce), Cronometer is incredibly easy to use -- much easier than MFP. When I'm on the road for work (eating out more, buying more pre-made things at the grocery store), it can be a bit more challenging. It does have pretty good options for entering your own food though, so for things I eat over and over again, it balances out.0 -
janejellyroll wrote: »lemurcat12 wrote: »yellingkimber wrote: »After that, I finally found a generic entry that's going to be doing the job. Anyone else had a difficult time trying to find an entry in grams? If so, what food were you trying to log? Just curious after this morning's adventure.
Often, even though I know the usual tricks to find and log the USDA entries. Some of them seem to disappear sometimes too. I think the search feature could be a lot better, the green check thing is useless, and there really should be a way to search solely for the non user-inputted (USDA) entries. It's at the point where I sometimes search for USDA even though what that brings up a user-entry (one who took it from the USDA), and if it's not something I'm familiar enough with to judge myself will then cross check with the USDA site.
This is actually why I prefer logging at Cronometer (one of the reasons) -- it makes it super easy to find the good entries, as there's not so much clutter. It's only good if you mainly eat whole foods, though.
When I'm at home (that is, cooking for myself with staple ingredients and produce), Cronometer is incredibly easy to use -- much easier than MFP. When I'm on the road for work (eating out more, buying more pre-made things at the grocery store), it can be a bit more challenging. It does have pretty good options for entering your own food though, so for things I eat over and over again, it balances out.
Yeah, this is exactly my experience.0 -
Ever have a Jazz apple? Sweetango? Jazz are my fave, then honeycrisp and the Sweetango. I'm hoping I can even find the Sweetango ones in FL this fall!0
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You should try logging garlic in grams. Sometimes I get 10 calories for 10 grams and sometimes I get 10000 calories for the same 10 grams. I'm not sure WHY there is so much difference when it is put in the same way.1
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Chef_Barbell wrote: »
I think that might actually be worse than the shrimp smoothie.
OP, the database is pretty bloated with horrible entries. The others have given some good suggestions to help you focus the search.yellingkimber wrote: »prattiger65 wrote: »An apple, regardless of type is roughly 1 calorie per gram. That's close enough for me. Also, why on earth are you not eating Gala Apples???
yellingBoyfriend really likes Granny Smiths and they were the cheapest at Aldi yesterday. I do love me a good gala apple, though.In the grand scheme of things, the differing nutrition profiles among different varieties of apples is negligible.
Yeah, I realize that nutritionally it's probably not a big deal, but I always pair my apple with something and I'm finding that I don't like all apples with all cheeses / dips, so I'm keeping track that way.
Thanks for the help, everyone. I got it taken care of, I was just feeling ranty because I was having a hard time immediately after I woke up. Apparently my problem solving skillz don't kick in when my eyes are still burning.
With regards to the bolded, you could always make a note in your diary with those details.1 -
ElizabethHanrahan wrote: »You should try logging garlic in grams. Sometimes I get 10 calories for 10 grams and sometimes I get 10000 calories for the same 10 grams. I'm not sure WHY there is so much difference when it is put in the same way.
Some entries are per 1 gram and some are per 100 grams. Usually this happens to me when I mix them up. If all my calories suddenly disappear, it's invariably because my log thinks I just had 9000 grams of carrots with my hummus.2 -
10 entries is nothing! If you eat it too fast, though, just know there's only one entry for an apple sticker, but it's 0 calories, so the weight shouldn't matter if it's only one. Because, you know, rounding laws.1
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PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »10 entries is nothing! If you eat it too fast, though, just know there's only one entry for an apple sticker, but it's 0 calories, so the weight shouldn't matter if it's only one. Because, you know, rounding laws.
But how much fibre is in it?0 -
nutmegoreo wrote: »PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »10 entries is nothing! If you eat it too fast, though, just know there's only one entry for an apple sticker, but it's 0 calories, so the weight shouldn't matter if it's only one. Because, you know, rounding laws.
But how much fibre is in it?
It didn't say, and that made me sad.0 -
PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »nutmegoreo wrote: »PaulaWallaDingDong wrote: »10 entries is nothing! If you eat it too fast, though, just know there's only one entry for an apple sticker, but it's 0 calories, so the weight shouldn't matter if it's only one. Because, you know, rounding laws.
But how much fibre is in it?
It didn't say, and that made me sad.
Darn the inaccurate database. :grumble:1 -
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It's wild. Just give me grams or avoirdupois ounces.
For some things I'll accept cups or tea/tablespoons, but what on Earth is one container of tomato? Six fluid ounces of bread?4 -
thewindandthework wrote: »It's wild. Just give me grams or avoirdupois ounces.
For some things I'll accept cups or tea/tablespoons, but what on Earth is one container of tomato? Six fluid ounces of bread?
Or one cup of broccoli? What does that even mean?0 -
I saw an asparagus entry recently that was in cups. It made me want to facepalm.1
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Ah, the tomato container entry strikes again!thewindandthework wrote: »It's wild. Just give me grams or avoirdupois ounces.
For some things I'll accept cups or tea/tablespoons, but what on Earth is one container of tomato? Six fluid ounces of bread?
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Try checking for cake. The number of entries for 1 piece is ridiculous!0
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macdothall wrote: »
Actually it has been cleaned up by Staff, quite a bit, but as long as entries are input carelessly it'll always go back to the same cluttered mess.
A number of members have shared over time they don't do a search instead they simply add a new entry with their name next to it. That I don't understand... if you put it in your food diary, why would you ever need to go back and look for it with your name on it? Am I missing something in regards to that?
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I scan barcodes whenever possible.1
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