RAW or COOKED protein? (Tracking calories)

Should you track your protein RAW or COOKED? 🥩

One thing to note when tracking calories is that there is a difference between the raw and cooked value of your protein source.

Usually meat will shrink by around 25%. So per 100g of protein, the cooked value will have more protein than the raw one.

For example:
Raw chicken breast will usually have around 21g of protein per 100g
Cooked chicken breast will usually have around 28-30g of protein per 100g

But when it comes to which one you should choose - it honestly doesn't really matter. Just choose whatever is the most convenient for you at the time.

Just make sure to include the word "raw" or "cooked" in front of the protein you're looking for and you will most likely find the correct value.

Then to keep it consistent, just use those same food items you find for whenever you're looking for it again.

Same thing applies for things like rice, pasta, potatoes, etc.

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[AntBeezy]

Choking that chicken was really uncalled for 😂

[Heller_]

I always like doing raw everything gives you a more accurate measurement but when my mom cooks I use the cook version and just round out the calories really working on not trying to obsess over calorie counting when I can’t control it that much 😅

[troythemighty]

Your content honestly answers many of the things I questioned and couldn’t find solid answers on google first starting out

[nicj]

The Will Tennysonesque music had me trippin for a sec

[Alteronx]

I've been doing prep so long now that I have my proteins memorized by even the ounces raw. Just makes it so much easier for me

[yudan]

Personally I like doing raw for meats since the water content/weight can differ so much depending on how you cook it

[celinawilson]

I’ve actually been wondering this. Thankyou!

[rggiii]

Even if it is cooked I have a tendency to use raw if I’m not the one who prepared it. For example buying rotisserie chicken because I’m lazy AF to meal prep that day.

It’s just a safety net to ensure that I eat enough protein. It’s just I would rather be a little over on protein goal than under it.

[marlenaedwards]

as long as your consistent with how you measure. you're good

[pompom]

Bro choked the life out of that chicken 💀

[AlexMinor]

I was just wondering about this today! Thanks.

[lavesh]

You seem like a smart dude so I dont think I have to type this but I noticed your sub count, you gotta keep doing your thing. There's alot of competition in your field but you definitely provide some uniqueness.

Just make sure to keep the humor alive like you've been doing and I can't wait to see you get to the top. Good luck man💯

[ProcrastinatinZombie]

Now I'm even more confused on how I should track calories altogether lol

[pravaliikasuhha]

What app do you use for calorie counting?

[npd]

Trick to getting shredded beyond belief is to not only weigh raw chicken but to also consume it straight after. You’re welcome

[chideradrawsthings]

Alright now I'm gonna need a collab with you and will Tennyson

[alesztra]

That’s so true man. Can’t remember the last time there wasn’t either any rice in the cooker or in the fridge

[matthewcarbone]

I keep tracked cooked in ounces..like 6oz cooked chicken 6oz cooked rice..just adjust up or down based on goals simple. And easier when bulk cooking.

[Moin.R]

Speaking of this, dude u got any advice on how to get more protein in less volumes amounts?
Here's what I would eat when trying to hit my daily protein intake
-2 serves of nutrigrain
-Non-fat Greek yoghurt
-2 whole meals of children, that's 1 pair of chicken breasts 🤨📸, so that's 2 chicken breasts 🤨📸, and one thigh 🤨📸, for 2 meals
-slice of bread with some peanut butter on it

Yes VERY FING VOLUMOUS, any advice for increasing protein and lowering the volume? Anything will help at this point😭😭

[DeeLuusional]

Can you guys give me recipes for prep I’m lowkey tired of chicken and vegetables thanks