Any idea on how to calculate values for microwaved pepperoni?

[JeffA70 200]

I'm assuming that I'd keep all of the Protein, but given how much grease is on the paper towel, and the fact that they don't taste fatty, any thoughts on how I figure out calories and fat???

[Mini Me Wanna~Be 56]

I just did it in my fitness pal and used the brand pepperoni and how many slices I used and took there totals.

[JeffA70 200]

That's where I'm confused. So, I took regular Hormel Pepperoni.

14 slices, 140 calories, 13g fat, 0 carbs, 5g Protein (let's just pretend we don't see the sodium number )

I went to MFP and found a "Generic - Microwaved Pepperoni Chip". I put that in and did 14 x 1 chip

14 slices, 56 calories, 1g fat, 0g carb, 10g Protein.< /p>

Now, I love my microwave, but it's not a magical protein adder.

I did also find an entry for "Pillers - Gourmet Sliced Pepperoni chips (Made In Microwave)" I put that in and did 14 x 1 chip

14 slices, 60 calories, 5g fat, 1g carb, 6g protein

Could that possibly be right (or 'close enough')????

[Chris R 217]

I think I'd just count all the fat and calories. Maybe get turkey pepperoni to reduce the fat and calories.

[JeffA70 200]

I think I'd just count all the fat and calories. Maybe get turkey pepperoni to reduce the fat and calories.

I'm thinking it's much less than just having a piece right out of the bag, since sooo much of the grease and fat and melted away into the paper towel. It's crazy. But the turkey pepperoni is a good idea.

[hollirrose 249]

I microwave turkey pepperoni every night. I add the calories directy from the package. It is just like if you are eating hambrger. You would not try and subtract the greese/fat from a cooked patty. If you are getting a little bit less fat from the microwaved chips... Good. Better to enter the entire ammt and error on being over than under. Just my opinion. Also, on mfp, someone posted that number and could be wrong. Just use what is on the package.

[Mini Me Wanna~Be 56]

@hollirrose~ how may pieces and how long do you micro? Im new to all this and have either been not cooking long enough or too long. Any advise would be awesome. Thanks in advance :}

[hollirrose 249]

@hollirrose~ how may pieces and how long do you micro? Im new to all this and have either been not cooking long enough or too long. Any advise would be awesome. Thanks in advance :}

I get the hormel turkey pepperoni. 17 slices is 70 cals/4 fat/0 carbs/9 Protein. I like mine kind of like crispy chips so I do 2 mins. Most do 1.5 mins. I use mine to scoop tuna salad or eat them plain. Good stuff especially when you are looking for something salty and crunchy.

[hollirrose 249]

...oh forgot ... Some add a little Pasta Sauce and cheese for pizza. The cheese adds addl Protein and you use such little sauce it doesnt add many calories or carbs.