Weighing Your Macros: **Do I weigh protein before or after cooking?**
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During cooking, meat can lose up to 25% of its weight, primarily due to moisture evaporation, making the answer to the question, "**do I weigh protein before or after cooking?**" crucial for accurate nutrient tracking. The total protein content remains the same, but its concentration per gram of cooked food increases significantly.
