Chicken breast, raw, skinless - which one in database?

wjgo · September 2017

There are two different verified foods in the database for skinless, raw chicken breast. On a search for chicken breast raw, the first verified one that shows up in the list, is different than the 2nd verified food (which comes from the USDA.gov website.

Does anyone know what the difference between these two are in regards to verification? (they have different nutrient numbers)

JustRobby1 · September 2017

Why not just scan the label from the packaging of the chicken breasts you have on hand and use this number? I know the one's I get from Sam's at present are 110 calories per 4oz's, and this is pretty standard with other brands I have ran across as well.

wjgo · September 2017

Their code is for store pricing use. Its local area grocery store sourced by local farms.

JustRobby1 · September 2017

Ahhh, I see, well then I guess there is no real way to get a balls on accurate number. Though, as I said, I have gone though tons of different brands of chicken breasts and pretty much all of them are right around 110 calories per 4oz serving. I would say it would be safe to use this as a baseline.

juliet3455 · September 2017

@wjgo I would compare the verified numbers against the USDA Data and use the one that match's.

The stock advice I give is to go read the Stickies in the Forum's as there is a lot of good information that will help you. If you go to the Getting Started Message Board you will see a list of posts at the top of page 1 that have Announcement and Closed below them these are commonly referred to as the Stickies. The one titled Most Helpful Posts - Getting Started (Must Reads) is exactly what it says.
This concept applies to all the Forum's.

Here are some of the direct Links.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300331/most-helpful-posts-getting-started-must-reads#latest

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300319/most-helpful-posts-general-diet-and-weight-loss-help-must-reads#latest

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300312/most-helpful-posts-food-and-nutrition-must-reads#latest

http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/a-beginners-guide-to-your-metabolism/

http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/quick-easy-guide-creating-calorie-deficit/

This concept of Sticky posts applies to all the Message Boards so when you have a little free time go explore.

There is also an evolving forum about Old Posts that is a good resource.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10260499/i-like-old-posts-and-i-cannot-lie/p1

Chicken breast, raw, skinless - which one in database?

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