Food weight and protein content are different quantities. Record both when available and identify where the protein value came from.
Name the two quantities
A portion weighing 150 g does not necessarily contain 150 g of protein. Give the food portion and protein amount separate columns. This keeps a common shorthand error out of your totals.
Write enough detail to identify the food: product name, preparation, or recipe. Keep your original source available if you are using a database.
Make one example auditable
Suppose an invented product label states 8 g protein per serving. If you eat two of those servings, the log would show 16 g protein. Keep “two servings” in the portion field so someone can follow the calculation.
Food: sample yogurt. Portion: two labeled servings. Protein: 16 g, calculated from an illustrative label showing 8 g per serving.
Keep raw and cooked entries distinct
Database entries can be labeled for raw or cooked food. Choose the entry that matches how you measured your portion, and keep that description in your notes. Do not silently swap the entry later just because the name looks similar.
For a shared recipe, record the recipe version and the share you ate. If the division was approximate, make that uncertainty visible.
Review the record without turning it into a prescription
Look for entry errors, missing portions, and duplicate meals before considering the total. Ask a qualified professional for an individual target when you need one.
Protein Tracker+ offers food logging and report features. The free browser log is useful for a short record or a printable sheet; it does not recommend protein amounts for a medical condition.
Sources & checks
- FDA: understanding the Nutrition Facts label ↗
Label quantities are tied to serving size. Daily Values are general references, not personalized prescriptions.
- Current App Store listing: Protein Tracker+ ↗
Checks the companion app’s stated features and its limitations; not independent evidence of health benefits.
Checked against these sources on 2026-09-20. The worked examples and record layouts are original illustrations. They are not real patient records or evidence of treatment effectiveness. This is educational content, not individual medical advice or a clinician-reviewed treatment plan.
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