In need of a food scale!

juggalotus
juggalotus Posts: 227 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone have a food scale that they love and highly recommend? I find myself needing one more and more each day. I have been looking on Ebay, but I would love some input from my fellow MFP users! The scale should be affordable (Under 30 bucks), Accurate And portable enough so I can take it to work with me! Any suggestions would be great! Thanks

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  • Jorra
    Jorra Posts: 3,338 Member
    I would suggest an analog scale. I have a Taylor analog scale that cost only $5. You can get it at Target, but it's also on Amazon.

    The one I have comes with a container to measure the food in, but it also doubles as a holder for the scale or a container to carry the food you measured!

    http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Precision-37204014T-Food-Scale/dp/B0000CBJCX/ref=sr_1_3?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1316929578&sr=1-3
  • dumb_blondes_rock
    dumb_blondes_rock Posts: 1,568 Member
    i have the paula dean one, basically because it was red and matched the other kitchen appliances...but i really do like it!
  • psmd
    psmd Posts: 764 Member
    I just ordered one on Amazon, it was $25 with free super saver shipping, the brand was Eat Smart and it had really good reviews. I just tried it out and it seems really accurate. And it's digital and you can change units and tare it to add stuff and measure individual items. I'm really excited to use it, it just came in today for me.
  • Sumijain
    Sumijain Posts: 309 Member
    I got mine atTarget for about $20. It's digital, battery-powered, in ounces and grams. It's very portable - about an inch high and perhaps 6 inches by six inches. I'm quite happy with it.
  • Grokette
    Grokette Posts: 3,330 Member
    I have a Tanita Food Scale........My bathroom scale is also a Tanita, I love their products.

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    Other models can be found here:

    http://www.tanita.com/en/kitchen-scales/
  • gel91
    gel91 Posts: 309 Member
    Mines from amazon

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Salter-Design-Electronic-Platform-Kitchen/dp/B000ZNM51O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1316929714&sr=8-1

    The worst rating on it is 3 out of 5 stars and thats only because there quite small and you'll need a small bowl for on top, I just use a tub! I'm sure you've got one!
  • cocolo89
    cocolo89 Posts: 1,169 Member
    TJ maxx has "the biggest loser" food scale on clearance for $10!! can't get any better than that! and i love it :))
  • juggalotus
    juggalotus Posts: 227 Member
    TJ maxx has "the biggest loser" food scale on clearance for $10!! can't get any better than that! and i love it :))

    No way!!! I'm so going before work! lol
  • cocolo89
    cocolo89 Posts: 1,169 Member
    TJ maxx has "the biggest loser" food scale on clearance for $10!! can't get any better than that! and i love it :))

    No way!!! I'm so going before work! lol

    so were you able to find one? when i was there they had quite a few. and i went to 2 differernt T,Js and they both had a bunch on clearance :) btw i live in WA, i dont know if it makes a difference
  • lawtechie
    lawtechie Posts: 708 Member
    I bought this one and so far so good! It can do ounces and grams, and is not bulky. Oh yea and it has a pull out display if you have a larger bowl on it.
    http://www.kitchenkapers.com/oxo-5lb-food-scale-pull-out-display.html
  • juggalotus
    juggalotus Posts: 227 Member
    TJ maxx has "the biggest loser" food scale on clearance for $10!! can't get any better than that! and i love it :))

    No way!!! I'm so going before work! lol

    so were you able to find one? when i was there they had quite a few. and i went to 2 differernt T,Js and they both had a bunch on clearance :) btw i live in WA, i dont know if it makes a difference


    I did not have enough time to go before work today. But i did stop at a grocery store after work and bought a $7 one. I will check out TJ maxx after school on Tuesday. I hope they have them! thanks again! :)
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