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Logging full recipes

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‎01-09-2017 12:26

‎01-09-2017 12:26

Hello there,

 

Is there a way to create a custom meal and log only a fraction of it?  For instance, if I make a large pot of chili, could I enter the recipe as is (i.e., 1lb of ground turkey, etc.) and then only log 1/8 of it rather than figuring out 1/8 of every ingredient I add?

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‎01-10-2017 04:25

‎01-10-2017 04:25

Hello @seporter12, have a warm welcome to the Community, it's great to have you on board! Smiley Happy

 

Currently, splitting meals is not possible, even when you're able to log and record a full meal on the online Dashboard. I think this is a terrific idea and I went ahead and found @ACauson suggested idea that adjusts perfectly to your request. I would like to encourage you to vote for this idea and add your comment to it, this is truly the best way to make your voice heard. 

 

I hope this can be helpful, feel free to reply in case you need anything else! Smiley Wink

Marco G. | Community Moderator, Fitbit

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‎01-10-2017 06:06

‎01-10-2017 06:06

I haven't found a way to do this in the FitBit application, so I usually use sparkrecipes.com (and I'm sure there are a lot of other sites like it) to enter the entire recipe, and then enter the single-serving nutritional information from that as a custom food in the FitBit application.

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‎01-10-2017 08:31

In response to MarcoGFitbit

‎01-10-2017 08:31

Thank you, @MarcoGFitbit!  I voted and commented as you suggested.  Hopefully, it will be implemented.  It would be so handy!

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‎01-10-2017 08:32

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‎01-10-2017 08:32

Thank you for the wonderful suggestion, @icewarnerd!  I have never used sparkrecipes, but it looks very promising.

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‎01-11-2017 03:58

In response to seporter12

‎01-11-2017 03:58

Hello @seporter12, I hope you're doing well. Welcome to the Community @icewarnerd, it's great to have you on board! 

 

@seporter12, I'm very glad you found the suggested feature useful, more votes and comments on a idea increases the chance of the developers integrate the functionality in a future update. 

 

@icewarnerd, thank you so much for your insight and recommendation, I'm sure it will be helpful for many members of our Community! Smiley Wink

 

In case you need anything else, please don't hesitate to reply, I'll be happy to help. 

 

See you around!

Marco G. | Community Moderator, Fitbit

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‎07-22-2017 09:15

‎07-22-2017 09:15

I use myfitnesspal's recipe calculation feature.  It allows you to enter all ingredients, specify the number of servings, and generates a full nutrition analysis.  Multiply the fat grams by 9 to get the "calories from fat" number for the Fitbit app's Create Food entry. Myfitnesspal does not have the advertising that the other recommended recipe analysis site seems to have.  I am looking forward to the Fitbit app getting this capability!  It is one of the tools I used most on MyFitnessPal before switching to the Fitbit app.  

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