Tracking Raw vs Cooked Meat Weights for Accuracy
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I am confused about whether I should be weighing my meat before or after I cook it. I know that chicken and beef lose a lot of weight when you cook them because of the water loss. If I weigh it cooked am I underestimating my calories?
I have been using the raw weight because that is what is on the package but it is much easier to weigh my meal once it is already prepared. Most apps seem to have entries for both raw and cooked but they vary so much.
What do you guys do for maximum accuracy? I want to make sure I am getting the protein I think I am getting. If you weigh it cooked what percentage do you usually assume is lost during the process? I am really trying to be precise with my tracking this month.