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Packed or Level

polar5554
polar5554 Posts: 576 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
When measuring foods...do you calculate calories based on food that is packed loosely in a cup or by packing it in?

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  • hpsnickers1
    hpsnickers1 Posts: 2,783 Member
    I had to invest in a kitchen scale and start weighing. I was shocked at the difference in the amounts of measuring cups and weight.
  • jts77
    jts77 Posts: 4
    I weigh my stuff too. Much better calculation. You can get a digital food scale fairly cheap.
  • elvb
    elvb Posts: 423 Member
    When measuring foods...do you calculate calories based on food that is packed loosely in a cup or by packing it in?

    I guess it depends on the food. I have a scale as well but sometimes it's just easier to measure with a cup. I USUALLY just level a loose cup.
  • forestdancers
    forestdancers Posts: 146 Member
    I use a scale too. It helps till I can start to 'eyeball' a portion and get it closer to correct.
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