What to say or type
- “Chicken burrito bowl, rice, black beans, cheese, sour cream, half guac.”
- “Restaurant burger with fries, ate all burger and half fries.”
- “Thai green curry chicken, white rice, about two cups curry and one cup rice.”
- “Sushi: salmon roll, tuna roll, miso soup.”
How to make restaurant estimates better
Mention sauces, oils, fried items, cheese, cream, alcohol, and dessert because those often explain the biggest calorie differences. If the restaurant publishes nutrition, use that when practical; if not, use a plain-language estimate and move on.