Do you count the calories in your spices in P2?

Dreamchaser · 05-14-2011, 12:11 AM

I found this info on another website so now I'm curious:

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We all want to toss a lot of spices on our food but it is important to know about calories in spices! Some spices have calories even if it’s not listed on the label. As long as the serving size listed has less than 5 calories, the manufacturer can list that it contains 0 calories even though it may actually have 4.

Usually spices and seasonings use 1/4 of a teaspoon as their serving size, so check the label carefully when counting. If a spice lists calories as 0, but 4 calories is really what is in the serving then in doing the math 4 calories in 1/4 teaspoon = 16 calories in 1 teaspoon. They are fine to use, but just keep in mind this little known fact the next time you want to overload on spices, especially if you are close to your 500 calorie limit.

On hCG we need to account for every calorie, no matter how miniscule it may seem. Here is a sample of some spice calories:

1Tbsp. Onion Powder = 22.54 calories
1Tbsp. Garlic Powder = 27.91 calories
1Tbsp. Chili Powder = 23.55 calories
1Tbsp. Paprika = 19.94 calories
1Tbsp. Poultry Season = 11.36 calories
1Tbsp. Oregano = 13.77 calories

torister · 05-14-2011, 03:38 AM

I don't count them. I use ALOT when making my ground chicken and cabbage in P2

dawnyama · 05-14-2011, 06:10 AM

I don't count them either!!!

Dreamchaser · 05-14-2011, 08:15 AM

Thank you ladies.

ahealinglady · 05-14-2011, 09:00 AM

As long as they are pure spices I don't count them. It is some mixes you might be careful with as some have added sugar.

Cynthia

Dreamchaser · 05-14-2011, 09:13 AM

Thanks Cynthia.

shelbyla · 05-14-2011, 01:32 PM

Nope don't count them but I usually try to end up between 450 and 475 calories just in case I was undercounting for tea, coffee, stevia, spices, guar gum, broth, etc.

catkin · 05-14-2011, 02:18 PM

Never! But I do realize that there is a big difference between spices and seasonings, which usually have added iffy ingredients.

C'Marie · 05-14-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by catkin

Never! But I do realize that there is a big difference between spices and seasonings, which usually have added iffy ingredients.

The iffy ingredients in blends of spices or seasonings can be sugar, starch, or msg.

CMac · 05-14-2011, 05:19 PM

I don't count mine and I use TONS tons tons! Im usually under 500 every day too though so I figure it makes up.

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05-14-2011, 03:38 AM	#2
torister Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,345 Gallery: torister	I don't count them. I use ALOT when making my ground chicken and cabbage in P2

05-14-2011, 06:10 AM	#3
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,193 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	I don't count them either!!!

05-14-2011, 08:15 AM	#4
Dreamchaser Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,674 Gallery: Dreamchaser	Thank you ladies.

05-14-2011, 09:00 AM	#5
ahealinglady Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Elliot Lake Ontario Posts: 63 Gallery: ahealinglady Stats: 207/194/150 WOE: hhcg Start Date: April 25, 2011	As long as they are pure spices I don't count them. It is some mixes you might be careful with as some have added sugar. Cynthia

05-14-2011, 09:13 AM	#6
Dreamchaser Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,674 Gallery: Dreamchaser	Thanks Cynthia.

05-14-2011, 01:32 PM	#7
shelbyla Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,673 Gallery: shelbyla Stats: 210/141/140 WOE: hhCG, rx hCG Start Date: rx hCG R5 start 08/11/12	Nope don't count them but I usually try to end up between 450 and 475 calories just in case I was undercounting for tea, coffee, stevia, spices, guar gum, broth, etc.

05-14-2011, 02:18 PM	#8
catkin Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 16,132 Gallery: catkin Stats: Made Goal! 132 lbs. WOE: hhcg	Never! But I do realize that there is a big difference between spices and seasonings, which usually have added iffy ingredients.

05-14-2011, 05:19 PM	#10
CMac Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 230 Gallery: CMac Start Date: 05/10/11	I don't count mine and I use TONS tons tons! Im usually under 500 every day too though so I figure it makes up.