Calories

[CharlesThe4th]

I bought a box of regular oats and one box of high fiber oats. I know 1 gram of protein/carbs is equal to 4 calories and 1 gram of fat is equal to 9 calories. Both the protein and fats are the same on each type of oats but the higher fiber oatmeal has 2 more grams of carbs per serving. Yet on the boxes they have the same amount of calories? Also when I plug these in to my fitness pal how do I know my numbers aren't all jacked up? The calories I've consumed won't match up with the carbs fats and proteins. Should I not pay attention to the calories which I've been doing and just look at the p/c/f?

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[RaginCajun]

Are you really worried about 8 cals? Just plug it in and roll with it

[CharlesThe4th]

Are you really worried about 8 cals? Just plug it in and roll with it

No not 8 calories but I've checked other foods as well and it seems like a common problem. Let's say I eat 2 servings of oats, that's 16 calories. Those calories here and there add up. I'm just curious as to why the box wouldn't have the correct calories?

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[RaginCajun]

I guess they average it and don't have to meet exact macro criteria. I agree, it will add up, just use the higher end and see how you respond

[CharlesThe4th]

I did a little research on this. Apparently food manufacturers can round up or down on calories and macro/micro nutrients. It will never be exact just close. Which I agree doesn't really matter but it would be nice to dial your diet in perfectly.

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[tarmyg]

Nutrition labels are +/- 20% which is allowed so just have to be a bit dynamic.

"I stay mostly to myself but that's OK, they know me here"

[CharlesThe4th]

Nutrition labels are +/- 20% which is allowed so just have to be a bit dynamic.

"I stay mostly to myself but that's OK, they know me here"

True. Thanks

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[Chicagotarsier]

also what is "high fiber oats"

Ill tell you what it is

Same thing as regular oats without an added sweetener....check the ingredients. All oats are high fiber.

It is like saying..one of the most popular musicians of our time. Who the hell is Dante Pullpenis? You sir are a victim of marketing.

[CharlesThe4th]

also what is "high fiber oats"

Ill tell you what it is

Same thing as regular oats without an added sweetener....check the ingredients. All oats are high fiber.

It is like saying..one of the most popular musicians of our time. Who the hell is Dante Pullpenis? You sir are a victim of marketing.

Judging by the stats you've stated in your profile you are in no way shape or form qualified to give any type of diet advice.

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[prenes]

Government allows companies to have a slight variance in total calories or macros, a small amount. some will say has 2 carbs but 0 sugar 0 fiber.