evoo counts towards calories, right?

╰☆╮PilatesPOPster╰☆╮
╰☆╮PilatesPOPster╰☆╮ Posts: 198 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
im modifying this recipe and entering it into the recipe thing on here. the recipe claims that each serving is only 164 cals...but so far all ive entered in is the EVOO and boneless chicken...and its already well over 200! I don't get it. are they not counting the EVOO? am i supposed to count it??

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  • kennie2
    kennie2 Posts: 1,170 Member
    maybe its 164 cal per portion? and youre done it for like 4 portions or something
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    Yep!
    http://www.thatsfit.com/2009/10/01/submit-your-recipe-for-rehab/

    I found this site that rehabs your recipes to make them healthier. Hope it helps.
  • _SusieQ_
    _SusieQ_ Posts: 2,964 Member
    Yes, you need to count it. It's a good fat to use, but high in calories so you most definitely need to add to the totals. Agree with kennie, maybe your servings aren't the same as the recipe?
  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
    Yes, you need to count it. It's a good fat to use, but high in calories so you most definitely need to add to the totals. Agree with kennie, maybe your servings aren't the same as the recipe?

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  • ChitownFoodie
    ChitownFoodie Posts: 1,562 Member
    It's filled with monounsaturated fat (good fat), but it is also very high calorie. It's one of those things that you should use with caution. There is such a thing as too much of a good thing.
  • SimplyShanRunning
    SimplyShanRunning Posts: 884 Member
    Yes, you need to count it. It's a good fat to use, but high in calories so you most definitely need to add to the totals. Agree with kennie, maybe your servings aren't the same as the recipe?

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    mmmhmmmm Just remember if it enters your mouth you count it
  • ╰☆╮PilatesPOPster╰☆╮
    ╰☆╮PilatesPOPster╰☆╮ Posts: 198 Member
    Yes, you need to count it. It's a good fat to use, but high in calories so you most definitely need to add to the totals. Agree with kennie, maybe your servings aren't the same as the recipe?

    this.
    servings sizes are the same. i deleted the evoo, and added a different ingredient it calls for, and that too puts it over the 164. i dont know what is wrong with it. but now its bugging me so i have to figure it out!
  • Larius
    Larius Posts: 507 Member
    IMO, It depends how it's used. I won't count it if I cook something non-absorbent in it, such as fried eggs or chicken. If there's any breading involved to soak up the oil or if the oil is mixed into something, I count it.
  • kennie2
    kennie2 Posts: 1,170 Member
    Yes, you need to count it. It's a good fat to use, but high in calories so you most definitely need to add to the totals. Agree with kennie, maybe your servings aren't the same as the recipe?

    this.
    servings sizes are the same. i deleted the evoo, and added a different ingredient it calls for, and that too puts it over the 164. i dont know what is wrong with it. but now its bugging me so i have to figure it out!

    have you got a link?
  • Gigi_licious
    Gigi_licious Posts: 1,185 Member
    Yes, you need to count it. It's a good fat to use, but high in calories so you most definitely need to add to the totals. Agree with kennie, maybe your servings aren't the same as the recipe?

    this.
    servings sizes are the same. i deleted the evoo, and added a different ingredient it calls for, and that too puts it over the 164. i dont know what is wrong with it. but now its bugging me so i have to figure it out!

    Maybe the original recipe has an inaccurate calorie count???
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  • PB67
    PB67 Posts: 376 Member
    IMO, It depends how it's used. I won't count it if I cook something non-absorbent in it, such as fried eggs or chicken. If there's any breading involved to soak up the oil or if the oil is mixed into something, I count it.

    EVOO shouldn't be used for cooking.
  • Kotasmommy
    Kotasmommy Posts: 124 Member
    IMO, It depends how it's used. I won't count it if I cook something non-absorbent in it, such as fried eggs or chicken. If there's any breading involved to soak up the oil or if the oil is mixed into something, I count it.

    EVOO shouldn't be used for cooking.
    Please explain. Cause I use it all the time to cook with.
  • PB67
    PB67 Posts: 376 Member
    IMO, It depends how it's used. I won't count it if I cook something non-absorbent in it, such as fried eggs or chicken. If there's any breading involved to soak up the oil or if the oil is mixed into something, I count it.

    EVOO shouldn't be used for cooking.
    Please explain. Cause I use it all the time to cook with.

    EVOO has a low smoking point, and degrades rapidly when heated. Better to use a lighter olive oil (or better yet - peanut oil), when cooking.

    Save the EVOO for drizzling on salads/veggies/etc.
  • ncahill77
    ncahill77 Posts: 501 Member
    Actually it's fine for a light saute or low heat, it's horrible for frying.
  • Kotasmommy
    Kotasmommy Posts: 124 Member
    IMO, It depends how it's used. I won't count it if I cook something non-absorbent in it, such as fried eggs or chicken. If there's any breading involved to soak up the oil or if the oil is mixed into something, I count it.

    EVOO shouldn't be used for cooking.
    Please explain. Cause I use it all the time to cook with.


    EVOO has a low smoking point, and degrades rapidly when heated. Better to use a lighter olive oil (or better yet - peanut oil), when cooking.

    Save the EVOO for drizzling on salads/veggies/etc.





    Thanks. I have never used it for anything with really high heat. I've used it for cooking eggs and I pour a little on fish before I bake it. I guess I have never gotten it to the point where it has burned.
  • wolfchild59
    wolfchild59 Posts: 2,608 Member
    Could you post the recipe you're working with so we could take a look at it to try to help more?
  • blackgold86
    blackgold86 Posts: 171 Member
    Does anyone have an alternative as to what could be used for a dressing? I had a turkey/tomato/cucumber salad and needed to moisten it up so used EVOO and wholegrain mustard.
  • inkandsheep
    inkandsheep Posts: 101 Member
    Does anyone have an alternative as to what could be used for a dressing? I had a turkey/tomato/cucumber salad and needed to moisten it up so used EVOO and wholegrain mustard.

    You can make a vinaigrette with lemon juice, honey, balsamic vinegar and herbs. Or add mustard if you prefer that. There are many variations, really!
  • blonde71
    blonde71 Posts: 955 Member
    Yes, you need to count it. I used it a lot before joining MFP and shudder to think how many extra calories I was pouring on by not measuring it out, lol.

    I still use it but in much smaller increments as the calories can add up fairly quickly.
  • tadpole242
    tadpole242 Posts: 507 Member
    EVOO ? sounds like a toilet cleaner :)
    why not write it out, doesn't take long
    Anyway
    Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    100 calories per 15ml (smoke point is 190C so quite high)
    if you are cooking in it, you not eating it all, so you could if it bothers you that much, log 3/4 of the calories. Or drain the fat from what you are cooking onto some kitchen towel and weigh that so you know what you've used.
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