Practice Consideration
Estimating Fluid Intake
In addition to counting the fluids consumed in juices, beverages and water, as conditions require more complete estimations of fluid intake the fluid in semi-solid foods may also be necessary. In these circumstances, the amount of fluid is recorded based on the volume of the semi-solid consumed. For example, if 1/2 cup of gelatin, ice cream, sherbet, salad dressings, or broth-based soups are consumed, then 4 fl oz is counted toward total fluid intake.
In more extreme conditions, the following types of calculations may be required to estimate water content of foods:
| Food | Water content per 100 mL/100 g of food |
| Juice/Milk/Gelatin | 93 ml |
| Yogurt | 85 ml |
| Custard | 80 ml |
| Canned soups | 86 ml |
| Fruits/Vegetables | 75-93 ml |
| Ice Cream | 34 ml |
| Meat | 50-74 ml |
| Cheese | 34-77 ml |
| Ice Cream | 34 ml |
References
1. Stewart, R, Handbook of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics: 5th Edition. Brisbane, 2015
Updated July 08, 2019