Olive oil frying calories

I was just wondering if when you use 1 tbsp of oil in a pan to fry something, should you count the calories for the entire tbsp after, even though you know there is oil left in the pan? Or is it just such a miniscule difference that it doesn't matter?

When I use a little oil to sautee something, I count the whole amount, since usually there's nothing left in the pan.  But on the same concept, if I make a marinade, I will give it less caloric value if there is a measurable amount leftover after marinating the meat.

It depends on how much is left. If you think it's worth it, you could always try to measure it.

I would go with not worth it. I cook things in a Wok, and use .5-1tbs of oil to get things going, after that chicken stock. Batches I cook are big enough it doesn't really matter.

UD

Original Post by umneydurak:

I would go with not worth it. I cook things in a Wok, and use .5-1tbs of oil to get things going, after that chicken stock. Batches I cook are big enough it doesn't really matter.

UD

This is a great tip! I just started doing that and everything is so tasty and less greasy! 

Like UD said, if you use 1/2 tsp and there are big batches, I wouldn't worry about it.

BUT...if you are saying a TBSP and you are making just one or two servings, I would count it.  Especially if you are doing this frequently, you could be consuming a LOT of extra calories and not even realize is.  Those sprays, tastes, nibbles and bites can add up, believe it or not.  It can totally sabatoge weight loss efforts.

I would also say, try cutting back from a TBSP to a tsp if you have a lot left over and see if it still works ok, and then count the tsp. 

I too start out with just a bit of oil, then add stock.  If I've got to much fat going on for a day, I might just eliminate the oil all together. 

I'd count all the calories, but just think to yourself that you ate a LITTLE LESS calories than what this website has told you... that way you can feel "good" about yourself (if calories make you feel good/bad) that you really did not eat X amount... you can even pretend that you ate 100 calories less, just as long as this does not make you eat more! 

thanks everyone! I had never even heard of the chicken stock thing but I think I'll try that!