Rice, go by Cup or weight, for more accuracy?

[GNHun]

So i recently noticed 1 cup of cooked brown rice when i measure it is only 4oz. When i look at label it says 1 cup of cooked brown rice is 6.9oz. Which should i go by cup or the scale for more accuracy?

Even checked online, same thing http://www.calorieking.com/foods/cal...duIHJpY2U.html

I've always used just measuring cup, but i'm thinking my macros are off a bit now. (I eat brown rice 2-3x per day).

[foodandfitness]

according to the USDA foodpyramid guidelines 1/2 cup cooked rice is equal to an ounce

[jblue2124]

So i recently noticed 1 cup of cooked brown rice when i measure it is only 4oz. When i look at label it says 1 cup of cooked brown rice is 6.9oz. Which should i go by cup or the scale for more accuracy?

Even checked online, same thing http://www.calorieking.com/foods/cal...duIHJpY2U.html

I've always used just measuring cup, but i'm thinking my macros are off a bit now. (I eat brown rice 2-3x per day).

i buy brown rice by 5lb bags and on it the nutritional label go by cups....why the need to measure in ounzes? if the label is by cups just use cups...

[GNHun]

i buy brown rice by 5lb bags and on it the nutritional label go by cups....why the need to measure in ounzes? if the label is by cups just use cups...

I measured, because I got a new rice cooker, and i noticed it makes the rice bigger then my old one did. That's why i weighed. Old rice cooker seemd to steam the water out more of the rice.

[jblue2124]

I measured, because I got a new rice cooker, and i noticed it makes the rice bigger then my old one did. That's why i weighed. Old rice cooker seemd to steam the water out more of the rice.

measuring dry is what matters...not after cooked that makes no difference if its bigger or not....? right? my brown rice says 1/4 cup is 140 cals, measure 1/4 with measuring cup... if i cook that isnt it still 140 cals after its cooked?

dont know what a rice cooker is, i just use a pan and a certain method with time and water.

[Dave P]

Weight > Volume

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Doesn't matter, just be consistent with whatever you choose...