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beachwoman2006
beachwoman2006 Posts: 1,214 Member
edited November 2024 in Social Groups
So, even though I did the whole weighing/measuring thing for YEARS with WW, until three weeks ago I had not done it in years.

Here's my question (which I should know the answer to!) I always grate my own cheese; but can't remember whether 1 oz of grated cheese is the weight AFTER the cheese is grated or is it a one-ounce chunk that's cut from the block?

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  • minimyzeme
    minimyzeme Posts: 2,708 Member
    Cindy, I T-H-I-N-K it's after grating. The app shows value for grated parm and romano. Even shows one for a Safeway 3 cheese blend (but doesn't say which ones). I just input crumbled feta tonight from the app for my dinner. Enjoy your cheese!
  • linmueller
    linmueller Posts: 1,354 Member
    They're the same. The weight of cheese doesn't change when you grate it. There's no cooking, so no loss of moisture or anything. :)
  • Al_Howard
    Al_Howard Posts: 9,897 Member
    Ounce of fat vs. ounce of muscle. LOL :p
  • beachwoman2006
    beachwoman2006 Posts: 1,214 Member
    @linmueller Well that's what I THOUGHT. But when I took a 1-oz chunk (weighed before grating) and grated it and re-weighed it, it was LESS than one ounce.
  • Jimb376mfp
    Jimb376mfp Posts: 6,236 Member
    This post is 22 days late, Right???

    Buy Block Cheese,
    Make America Grate Again!
  • linmueller
    linmueller Posts: 1,354 Member
    edited April 2017
    Some days are just like that @beachwoman2006 LOL

    Maybe you need new batteries in your scale :)
  • Al_Howard
    Al_Howard Posts: 9,897 Member
    Cindy, did you scrape the back of the grater? >:)
  • 88olds
    88olds Posts: 4,599 Member
    Well, if it means getting more, weigh after grating.
  • beachwoman2006
    beachwoman2006 Posts: 1,214 Member
    Al_Howard wrote: »
    Cindy, did you scrape the back of the grater? >:)

    LOL...Yes I did!
  • podkey
    podkey Posts: 5,381 Member
    Yup you done grate Cindy.
  • klmackey893
    klmackey893 Posts: 118 Member
    be gratefull Cindy. I am sure you lost some in the grater.
  • Out_of_Bubblegum
    Out_of_Bubblegum Posts: 2,220 Member
    If you grate your own.. no change. Measure whatever is easier for you.

    If a note on those that buy pre-grated cheese:...
    Things are a little different because they coat the grated cheese with anti-clump agents often involving corn starch, which changes the macros and calorie count.
  • beachwoman2006
    beachwoman2006 Posts: 1,214 Member
    bwmalone wrote: »
    If a note on those that buy pre-grated cheese:...
    Things are a little different because they coat the grated cheese with anti-clump agents often involving corn starch, which changes the macros and calorie count.

    This is why I grate my own. I found out the hard way that those pre-packaged grated/shredded cheeses don't melt the same way. I ruined an entire recipe of homemade mac and cheese by trying to use the pre-shredded cheese. I ended up with a big CLUMP of cheese instead of cheese sauce.
  • minimyzeme
    minimyzeme Posts: 2,708 Member
    linmueller wrote: »
    They're the same. The weight of cheese doesn't change when you grate it. There's no cooking, so no loss of moisture or anything. :)

    'Doh'f course'! Won't make that mistake twice!
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