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How many Tbsp is....

tattoodfreek
tattoodfreek Posts: 520 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Just wondering how many tablespoons is in one of those little plastic cups that restaurants use to serve the dressing on the side. I always thought they were 2 tbsp, but then I started second guessing myself. Does anyone know for certain?

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  • lucky1ns
    lucky1ns Posts: 358 Member
    Maybe they are 1/4 cup?

    I bet the chef would know.
  • Behavior_Modification
    Behavior_Modification Posts: 24,482 Member
    To my knowledge the small ones are 2 ounces and the larger ones are 4 ounces, but as far as how many tbsp, I'm sorry I don't know that.
  • fitgirl232
    fitgirl232 Posts: 17
    it varies a lot. When I worked at Chilis they had two different sizes (blue and red) and we would use whichever one we happened to grab. So it's not consistent. I would ask
  • gnme4243
    gnme4243 Posts: 120
    4 TBSP= 2 fluid ounces. And same for me when I used to work in a restaurant, the little cups were also two different sizes, 2 or 4 ounces. I agree though, I would ask the server when you are there to be sure. :flowerforyou:
  • Wolfena
    Wolfena Posts: 1,570 Member
    If you go to the same place regularly, stick the container in your pocket or purse and measure when you get home!
  • sdwelk11
    sdwelk11 Posts: 825
    DEPENDS ON THE SIZE OF THE CUP... AT MY WORK OUR LITTLE ONE IS EQUAL TO 2 TABLESPOONS
  • tattoodfreek
    tattoodfreek Posts: 520 Member
    Thanks everyone! I will take along my measuring spoon next time I go to the restaurant. :)
  • suejonestx
    suejonestx Posts: 256 Member
    Or, you can do like my friend does and keep a bottle of "preferred" dressing in her purse! They also make little packets you can buy at Walmart that are low-cal and easier to carry in your purse. Most restaurant dressings are SUPER high in calories, and it's just not worth it, IMO.
  • lanskies
    lanskies Posts: 14 Member
    To my knowledge the small ones are 2 ounces and the larger ones are 4 ounces, but as far as how many tbsp, I'm sorry I don't know that.

    You're right, the little ones that look like this are 2 oz. which are 4 Tbsp when full. So I'd think twice before eating this 300 calorie container of ranch dressing almost entirely composed of fat.
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  • ValerieTheBohemian
    ValerieTheBohemian Posts: 3 Member
    Thanks for the info and the posting of the images of the little (2 oz.) containers. Very helpful. Yes, 2 ounces equivalent to 4 tablespoons.
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