Help with measurement

knap_123

Trying to add this steak to my fitness pal. How many ounces is this? The barcode scans 4. Lol its 16oz correct? + a little extra

knap_123

Blurry pic, its 1.250 net weight

TavistockToad

Can't read it, sorry!

Can't you just put the meat on your food scales?

Walter__

You're a mess lol. It says right on the package 1.25 lbs.

mdtaylor2274

I'm getting 20 oz for the 1.25lbs.

Try to get a scale and a unit converter. Here's what I use and it's free.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.physphil.android.unitconverterultimate

malibu927

Scanning things like this where they're weighed out for you won't do anything, as the barcode constantly changes. Just search for "sirloin steak USDA" and enter in 20 ounces.

DoubleUbea

The problem with meat is each store can make a bar code for the cut of meat and reuse it. The deli, meat, and seafood departments get a generic bar code, for example a prime rib's bar code will let the register know it is prime rib, and the price. This bar code will probably get reused if the price matches another package. However, store items might be interchangeable. Wegman's might have a produce item that shows up as seafood at your store. It is best not to use the bar code but search for the item "prime rib", weigh the item (you DO have a food scale, correct? I am sure you do) and then enter the weight.

Do not scan the bar codes on store brand meat, seafood, it might be off. I have had good luck with deli items but it will have a different store's name on the listing.

John772016

It's the "+ a little extra..." that'll get you every
time...
As
1.25 lbs= 20 oz

kimny72

The bar code is not telling you the weight of the whole steak, it's giving you a suggested serving size. The barcodes only find the item or a similar item in the database. You need to weigh out your portion and enter that in yourself. The bar code can't tell how much of the steak you're going to eat!