Automated unit conversion

[SLUMPILUFIGUS]

For foods like eggs where the quantities are in Each or pieces, can we utilize the FDC data that has average weights for various volumes? for example, my recipe calls for 6 eggs. i already am pulling nutrient info for eggs but all that is on a per 100g basis. id like to also import the data for the average weight and setup a unit conversion of 1 egg = 34g. same for other foods, mayo 1/2 cup = x g

this data is already available from the FDC api

[vabene1111]

interesting, I did not know that foodPortions existed. I am not sure if I want to import them when doing the FDC pull or if we should extract the conversions for a certain set of foods from the FDC dataset and push them into the open data project. What do you think?

[SLUMPILUFIGUS]

i guess the way i see it, if you are going to utilize the FDC dataset for nutrition info, then it would be reasonable to assume that you should use the measurement values from their data. therefore, when editing properties for a new recipe with ingredients, having it pull in all of the available measurement values for that ID would be ideal in my mind. Otherwise, it is very tedious to then go back and create a unit conversion for cups, tbsp, tsp, etc for every single ingredient.

is it also possible to have general conversions? currently i have some foods that are measured in tsp, tbsp , etc in the recipe but the properties are based on cups and it wont do the standard unit conversion

[vabene1111]

tandoor can automatically convert between units in the same measurement system (volume or weight), for that you have to have a base unit present on the unit you are using

[vabene1111]

regarding the FDC import: it would be a great feature and I want to improve the whole properties management workflow, so I will hopefully have the time to implement something in the future

[henriklynggaard]

34 grams for one egg?, that is either a very small egg or the modifier property is trying to say this is the egg white. My sources indicate normal egg: ~60 grams, 34g egg white and 18g yolk

S: <53g
M: 53 -63g
L: 63-73g
XL: >73g