Do marinades add calories to meat?

[nappynana]

Maybe this is a silly question, but do marinades add calories, fat, etc to meats and seafood? So, if you marinade chicken in a sauce but then take it out of the sauce and grill it separately, how does that impact the chicken's calories, etc?

[Fitwolf]

I've wondered this too...

[Tanners]

I would say yup. Marginal amounts, but it would add all the same... depending on what you're using. Soy sauce, not really... sugar and honey... hell yeah! Avoid oils and sugars... use lemon or lime juices, tomato sauce (no sugar added) vinegars... cal free stuff.

[cmberman1987]

I would say yup. Marginal amounts, but it would add all the same... depending on what you're using. Soy sauce, not really... sugar and honey... hell yeah! Avoid oils and sugars... use lemon or lime juices, tomato sauce (no sugar added) vinegars... cal free stuff.

Great post.

[happygirl]

Great question!!! I wondered that before mice-elf!

[Rumbach]

Learning the art of the dry spice rub is also great for those dieting...

[mcv]

Most prepared marinades are full of sugar. Make your own - soy sauce, ginger, lime juice, mustard, etc.