how to convert 1 T peanut butter to grams!

Rg2324

Thanks to this board, I have just started weighing in grams. But MFP doesn't have a conversion for measuring spoons. They say 1 T of peanut butter = 16 g:100 caloriesI filled a T, then emptied it into my scale, which weighed it at 14.5 g. Ha! - less than 100 calories, but no way to convert it in the portions MFP offers. I just entered it as 1T, but I am not happy. Why can't we get them offer 1 g as a choice for everything??

sllm1

14.5 / 16 = .91 servings

I agree that grams would be more helpful, but this works.

Queenmunchy

You may need to go further down to find a good entry. Keep on scrolling until one shows in grams. The great thing is that once you log the right entry, it will show up as a recent food item in the future.

sllm1

Instead of using a tablespoon at all, couldn't you just measure out 16 grams on the scale?

cross2bear

Its usually 15 grams per tablespoons. Thats what the nutritional info on my jar of Kraft (Canada) says. Actually, if you insert the name of the food you are looking for, then add the word "grams" after it, you will narrow down your search to the entries that have the measurement in grams.

cross2bear

sllm1 wrote: »

Instead of using a tablespoon at all, couldn't you just measure out 16 grams on the scale?

Its WAAYY easier to put the whole jar on the scale, tare to zero, then take out peanut butter until the scale reads -15grams (negative 15 grams).

VioletRojo

Rg2324 wrote: »

Thanks to this board, I have just started weighing in grams. But MFP doesn't have a conversion for measuring spoons. They say 1 T of peanut butter = 16 g:100 caloriesI filled a T, then emptied it into my scale, which weighed it at 14.5 g. Ha! - less than 100 calories, but no way to convert it in the portions MFP offers. I just entered it as 1T, but I am not happy. Why can't we get them offer 1 g as a choice for everything??

I may be misunderstanding, but I'll give it a go anyways. If the package says 1 TBSP = 16 gr and you measure out 14.5 grams, you enter .9 of a serving. You'll get very comfortable doing the math after a while.

cwolfman13

sllm1 wrote: »

Instead of using a tablespoon at all, couldn't you just measure out 16 grams on the scale?

this is what i was thinking...

tiptoethruthetulips

Weigh the spoon without peanut butter, then take a tablespoon of peanut butter, and then weigh the spoon with the peanut butter still on it, difference between the two weights is the peanut butter grams.

JeromeBarry1

convertunits.com It's a handy thing to know.

Rocknut53

Rg2324 wrote: »

Thanks to this board, I have just started weighing in grams. But MFP doesn't have a conversion for measuring spoons. They say 1 T of peanut butter = 16 g:100 caloriesI filled a T, then emptied it into my scale, which weighed it at 14.5 g. Ha! - less than 100 calories, but no way to convert it in the portions MFP offers. I just entered it as 1T, but I am not happy. Why can't we get them offer 1 g as a choice for everything??

When I search for a food I specify grams along with the food name.

sammyliftsandeats

tiptoethruthetulips wrote: »

Weigh the spoon without peanut butter, then take a tablespoon of peanut butter, and then weigh the spoon with the peanut butter still on it, difference between the two weights is the peanut butter grams.

You can also put the jar on the scale. Press tare. Scoop out what you want and the negative weight is your serving in grams.

Might save you from having to wipe the scale after putting the peanut butter spoon on it.

Either way works.

cerise_noir

sllm1 wrote: »

Instead of using a tablespoon at all, couldn't you just measure out 16 grams on the scale?

This. The peanut butter I use (planters creamy) has TBS and grams listed. I always use 15g. I put the jar on the scale, zero it out, then take out peanut butter with a spoon until the scale reaches -15g, but most times, I take out -30 as -15 is a crappy sad serving.