weighing portions before or after cooking??
This might seem like a dumb question, but should I weigh my serving sizes prior to or after cooking it?? It seems to me that weighing before cooking makes more sense, because the portion would lose water -- and therefore weight -- the longer it is cooked. . .
But on the other hand, I could see it being the other way around as well. . .
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02-22-2003, 07:10 AM #1Registered User
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weighing portions before or after cooking??
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02-22-2003, 07:38 AM #2Member
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weigh your food after its cooked since thats the weight your consuming.
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02-22-2003, 07:45 AM #3Fallen to Ruin
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Weigh it before, especially if it's carb foods that absorb water when cooked, such as rice or oatmeal.
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02-22-2003, 08:16 AM #4Registered User
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Yes, it depends. Things where you add water (i.e. oats, oat bran, etc.) are best measured "dry." However, for most other foodstuffs, there are nutrition facts and data for both raw and cooked versions. Either way, you'll be able to find nutrition data.
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02-22-2003, 12:20 PM #6Registered User
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I should have mentioned that I was asking about weighing meat specifically. Pasta and rice should be weighed prior to cooking, vegetables should be weighed prior to cooking, but meat and fish I am unsure about.
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02-22-2003, 01:58 PM #7Registered User
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Either way will work, as there is nutrition info available for both raw and cooked. However, it might be more accurate to measure prior to cooking, as water content will vary after cooking relative to how long you cook the meat/fish for. I tend to cook in bulk, so I always just measure my meats cooked.
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