Anyone good at guestimating calories (luncheon at work)?

Selk68
Selk68 Posts: 39 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
We are having a luncheon at work... I'm doing my best to keep up with logging everything; but, I'm not good at guestimating (yet)...

Anyone wanna venture how many cals this plate set me back? I'm not gonna stress over the rest of the nutritional information; but, would be nice to have an estimate of calories if nothing else... ('n yeah ~ I took a pic so I could look it all up one item at a time when I get home tonight - if needed... *smiles*)


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Thanks!
:)

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  • macx2mommy
    macx2mommy Posts: 170 Member
    You should make this is a game, and post the results at the end of the night.

    I will assume that's a regular sized dinner plate (not a little side plate)

    Here's my estimate, I'll go a little on the high side

    Fruit - ~50 Cal
    Veggies ~40 Cal
    Egg thing - ~110 cal
    Can you tell me what that was in the middle? I'm guessing develled eggs with mayo, but there is a green tinge, so I can't tell if it's the picture or a healthy veggie substitute.

    My over guess is only about 150 calories. I didn't think that was too bad.
  • jeccalou
    jeccalou Posts: 92 Member
    Depending on what is in the deviled eggs I would say between 175 and 225
  • MissCheese
    MissCheese Posts: 195 Member
    Taking photos for future reference when you are eating out is a habit I have gotten into and it does work.

    That plate of food looks great and not calorific at all! I would stab at 200 calories.
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    Depending on what is in the deviled eggs I would say between 175 and 225

    ^ I think this is a very reasonable range. And that looks like a very healthy snack for what it's worth.
  • Selk68
    Selk68 Posts: 39 Member
    Many thanks y'all!

    It is a regular sized plate.
    I'm not sure what's in the deviled eggs; but, it tastes pretty basic. I'll ask the girl that made them to be sure.
    Thx again ~ y'all rock! :)
  • pdworkman
    pdworkman Posts: 1,342 Member
    I'd say Mac was closest with 150:

    Homemade - Deviled Eggs, 1 egg 68 2 4 6 0 170
    Blueberries - Raw, 10 berries 8 2 0 0 0 0
    Grapes - Raw, 10 grape 16 4 0 0 0 0
    Watermelon - Raw, 2 watermelon balls 7 2 0 0 0 0
    Melons - Cantaloupe, raw, 1 cantaloupe balls 5 1 0 0 0 2
    Strawberries - Raw, 1 medium (1-1/4" dia) 4 1 0 0 0 0
    Broccoli - Raw, 0.2 cup, chopped 6 1 0 0 0 6
    Celery - Raw, 1 stalk, small (5" long) 2 1 0 0 0 14
    Tomato - Grape, 4 tomatoes (2 oz) 8 2 0 1 1 3
    Dlr Compliments Baby Carrots - Raw, 5 pieces 11 3 0 0 1 23
    Bell Peppers - Red - Yellow - Orange, 1 oz 8 2 0 0 0 1
    Add Ingredient
    Total: 143 21 4 7 2 219
    Per Serving: 143 21 4 7 2 219
  • DixiedoesMFP
    DixiedoesMFP Posts: 935 Member
    It looks like you made AWESOME healthy choices at the luncheon! Good for you!
  • Selk68
    Selk68 Posts: 39 Member
    Thanks for breaking it down like that pdworkman! I'm hoping to get better at whipping up numbers like that in time... There are some things I eat often enough that I have added to my custom foods; but, still new enough at using this site that I don't have a lot saved up ('n I'm still pretty horrible about how to guess how many ounces, etc...)

    ...oh 'n my co-worker said the eggs had: "Mayo, Mustard, pickled relish and seasoning". So yeah pretty standard ('n sure tasted good, especially since I haven't had deviled eggs since Thanksgiving! *smiles*)

    After reading all the responses, I went back and grabbed another plate (not quite as full; but, close) for my afternoon snack! :)

    Thanks again to everyone for your input and encouragement! :D
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