Don't quite understand how to measure cals

[cardiodan]

Whatsup guys!
I buy canned chicken...

One Brand (Tyson) for a whole 12.5oz can, claims:
300cals / 50g protein

Another brand, claims that for the same amount (12.5oz) it has
210cals / 45g protein

WTF?
And when you go on calorie king to calculate Tyson canned chicken, and input 12.5oz I get 380cals.

What am I doing wrong?

[cardiodan]

I know you guys think Im obsessed, but I like it that way.

[Rugger02]

Obsession is just what fat people call passion and dedication...

http://forums.steroid.com/showthread.php?t=360489

http://forums.steroid.com/showthread.php?t=359025

These threads are kinda about the same thing you're wondering about, maybe that'll help...

[cardiodan]

Rugger:
1) Thanks, but
To me it makes no sense.
So if 12.5oz in one can (same fat almost same except for less protein)is 210cals
and the other is
300cals

should I just ignore it because right now it's working?
Or perhaps add a scoop of protein?
Or a tbsp of flax oil?

Or should I do this only if I lose muscle?
I tend to gain rather than lose....
But have always had an endo side as well.
Here's the truth: I have been on a Nutrisystem diet (if tried everything to lose extra 10lbs, even DNP and Clen). I've been on an up and down while bulking and cutting.
Ive learned that while I cut, I usually add muscle...if I train intensely enough.
I just never learn....
This time, Im done with week 3 and as I write , it's the end of day 1 of week4.
Have lost around 7lbs (morning weight).

I just got one of those body electrical wave bodyfat measurers that you hold with your hand. It has an athlete mode and everything. And while not as good as hydro bf%testing, at least it will be consistent: EG. If I measure with this device all the time, I will know if Im losing or not (bf% not lbm) because it's the same device.

The reason I switched to skin fold is I cant afford it professionally (Im a student)
And it is difficult to say whether it's fat or skin, told me a professional trainer
(www.mobilefitnesscenters.com)

I used to train with him, he's really good if youre in S Fl.
What do you think guys?

[Rugger02]

hmmm, interesting.
I guess the question becomes whether you trust what they say on the label or not. I would think you would have to. Isn't there a law or something that says the nutrition facts have to be accurate within such and such an amount?

Personally I would go by just what the can says. If one is lacking the calories from protein you need for your daily intake, I would make that amount up in the same product, rather than whey or something else. Maybe have to use a little more than a can per serving....
I guess I don't know the perfect solution, good question though...