Food Scale Questions

WayneBradt

I was thinking about buying a food scale, but there are so many to choose from. I thought it might be a good idea to ask to for advice first. Are they all the same for the most part? Anything I should look for before purchasing? All information is appreciated. Thank You

RBXChas

I put this question out there a while back on my newsfeed and got a bunch of people saying they bought various digital ones from Amazon. Here's a link for the top sellers:

http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Kitchen-Dining-Digital-Scales/zgbs/kitchen/678508011

It seems like they are all pretty similar, are all come in between $10 and $20, and generally have pretty good reviews. If the price is right, and the reviews are nearly 5 stars with thousands of reviews, I think it's fair to buy, plus it's not an enormous investment. I think I picked the one with the best price (at the time), so I got the first one on the list in the link above. I've had it for about a year and a half, and I'm still happy with it. I'm still on the original batteries, too, and I use it daily. However it's something I use for a few seconds, then turn off, so I can't imagine that it uses much power each day.

jkwolly

One that you can see the digital panel without the plate/bowl getting in the way!

EmmaFitzwilliam

I have a digital one that displays weights in both grams and ounces, and has a good tare function. A good one will run $20-$40 but can be worth its weight in gold. It doesn't need a huge weight capacity, but a small one will probably have a 10-15 pound capacity.

My scale is pretty much my weight loss lifeline. I can weigh out the 31g which is a serving of cereal, or the 85g which is a serving of ice cream, or the 20g which is a serving of barbecue sauce.

(I also purchased a stack of plastic 2oz cups for holding dipping sauces, and 4-oz capacity bowls for things like ice cream. A small serving looks more satisfying if it fills up the bowl it's in.)

I can make a batch of steel cut oats (steel cut oats reheat better, in my opinion, than rolled oats), and divide the batch into individual servings. (I actually only get three servings instead of four, but I adjust the calories accordingly.) I have three identical plastic containers, put one on the scale and tare it, then distribute the oatmeal between the three containers, checking the weight to be sure all three are equal portions.

It also gives you the freedom (with an investment in snack baggies!) to buy other than individual portions of foods you like. And a good view of just how many potato chips you get in an ounce. I use my scale to portion out 3oz portions of snap peas, and 5 oz portions of cherry tomatoes, which are my lunch staple (with an apple and 2 oz of deli meat).

I still eyeball a few things, but for me a *good* scale is the way to go.

ruggedshutter

I bought this one and have liked it so far.

http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Weigh-Digital-Back-Lit-Display/dp/B00IZ1YHZK/ref=zg_bs_678508011_3

It has accuracy of 0.1g and can weigh up to 4.4lbs.

yopeeps025

All the food I eat has a serving sized in grams so I bought a food scale that uses Grams as a measurement. My scale from Walmart was only 14 dollars. My best weight loss investment made yet.

k2mexox

I use the biggest loser scale and so far I love it. Weighing food is totally worth it. For example my cereal will last me 2 weeks (small box of kashi) eating it everyday because I'm actually eating the portion size instead of a large bowl and my OJ lasts a lot longer too actually weighing out the ounces

earlnabby

jkwolly wrote: »

One that you can see the digital panel without the plate/bowl getting in the way!

This!

Also, get one with a decent capacity. I have this one amazon.com/Etekcity-Accuracy-Multifunction-Measurement-Supported/dp/B00FE8QXT0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1423244199&sr=8-1&keywords=etekcity+kitchen+scale and it has a capacity of 22 lb. (and costs $15). That way you can put things like a blender container, saucepan, or mixing bowl on it and still be able to put the food in it as you make a recipe or mix your smoothie.

FitFitzy331

I bought this one http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/cuisinart-reg-precisionchef-153-kitchen-scale-with-stainless-steel-bowl/1016866792?categoryId=12105 and I love it, the bowl/cover comes in very handy for me

ActuarialChef

k2mexox wrote: »

I use the biggest loser scale and so far I love it. Weighing food is totally worth it. For example my cereal will last me 2 weeks (small box of kashi) eating it everyday because I'm actually eating the portion size instead of a large bowl and my OJ lasts a lot longer too actually weighing out the ounces

Be careful with the OJ - I believe most liquids you should be measuring with a liquid measuring cup, not weighing.