Food Scale?

slroggemann
slroggemann Posts: 168 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hi Everyone,

I'm looking into getting a good food scale to weigh portions out since I find it difficult to eyeball, and I was wondering if anyone who has one really finds it all that useful. I don't want to spend the money and then not use it! So, how often do you use it and what do you use it most for if you have one?
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  • drmerc
    drmerc Posts: 2,603 Member
    I got a cheap one at walmart, it does ounces and grams
    I've used it almost daily for a year
  • Sublog
    Sublog Posts: 1,296 Member
    Yes, best invention ever for a dieter/calorie counter. I use mine multiple times per day
  • slroggemann
    slroggemann Posts: 168 Member
    wonderful, thanks guys!
  • Paiger
    Paiger Posts: 37 Member
    I have had an OXO brand 11 pound capacity scale for about a year. I've been real happy with it.
    Like you I wasn't sure if I'd use it or if it was necessary etc, but it's an eye opener!
    I use it to help learn (and am still learning) portion sizes for just about every thing I eat and it's useful for measuring ingredients especally flour for baking.
    -Paige
  • JossFit
    JossFit Posts: 588 Member
    I have been using one for about 8 years now. At first I had to weigh everything but now that I am very good at eyeballing a lot of things like chicken and veggies I mainly use it for dairy, nut butters, oils, etc.

    I do use it every day in some capacity though, and I think it's a dieter's best friend. Its really the only accurate way to get a handle on how many calories you are eating.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    Picked up one at WalMart, cheap one, analog...used it for a few weeks then went back to WalMart and picked up the digital...haven't looked back since. Use it almost everyday...one of the best purchases I've ever made.
  • naeswirl
    naeswirl Posts: 56
    I purchased one from Walmart for about $19, and it's one of the best investments I made. I should have had one years ago!!
  • naeswirl
    naeswirl Posts: 56
    Oh yes... make sure it's digital!
  • AndreaGrace29
    AndreaGrace29 Posts: 51 Member
    My friend and I both have this, and we LOVE it. We use it everyday and it really helps.

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Biggest-Loser-Digital-Food-Scale-6.6-lb.-Capacity/11090896
  • adam1885282
    adam1885282 Posts: 135 Member
    I use one and love it! The oxo we got as a gift was expensive but they can be had for $20ish. Great investment.
  • shortnerdy
    shortnerdy Posts: 131
    I have the Starfrit one by Cat Cora I got at Walmart for about 19$ Canadian and I use it ALL THE TIME. No messing with measuring cups and it's more accurate. HIGHLY recommend!!
  • 40andfittlv
    40andfittlv Posts: 1
    I have this one from Target and it's great! http://www.target.com/p/digital-food-scale/-/A-11011109#prodSlot=medium_1_8&term=food scales

    It allows you to weight your plate and then it deducts the weight of the plate or bowl when you add the food.
  • jhstroebel
    jhstroebel Posts: 49 Member
    I use mine daily as well. Go digital, with options for what units it reports back in. Should be able to get one online for $25 if I remember what I paid for mine. I will even bring mine with me when am away from home for a few days.
  • wendyburkett
    wendyburkett Posts: 7
    I was glad to see this question/answer here today! I was thinking of purchasing one today but now I know I am going to. Thanks for the great info everyone.
    Wendy
  • pamperedlinny
    pamperedlinny Posts: 1,676 Member
    My friend and I both have this, and we LOVE it. We use it everyday and it really helps.

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Biggest-Loser-Digital-Food-Scale-6.6-lb.-Capacity/11090896

    I use the Biggest Loser scale too. Love it!
    It's always on my counter because I weigh everything now.
  • slroggemann
    slroggemann Posts: 168 Member
    the one I was looking at is this one: http://www.amazon.com/EatSmart-Precision-Digital-Kitchen-Scale/dp/B002CM8U06/ref=cm_cmu_pg__header

    I have amazon credit to use from cashing in textbooks (poor broke college student here) so I want to order from them
  • kali31337
    kali31337 Posts: 1,048 Member
    I got one from Groupon that was originally 40some and got it for like 15. I use it everyday, all day. Mine is digital and does all the measurements including fluid ounces. I love it so much.
  • redpaisleyrose
    redpaisleyrose Posts: 35
    If you have to ask you know the answer. People who are oversize, oversize portions too. Have a great day!
  • ms1978
    ms1978 Posts: 26 Member
    I have a cheap little one that I bought at the grocery store for $10...I use it just about every day =)
  • slroggemann
    slroggemann Posts: 168 Member
    currently i measure everything in measuring cups and spoons - kind of a pain. I'm now on amazon looking at various options for scales, really appreciate the feedback everyone!
  • mustgetmuscles1
    mustgetmuscles1 Posts: 3,346 Member
    Digital scale and measuring cups just live on the counter now. I use them multiple times a day.
  • cncrafton
    cncrafton Posts: 82 Member
    I bought a cheap $5 one that was manual, and it was fine but a bit difficult to use with some things. Got a digital one for Christmas and I am in LOVE. I weigh everything. EVERYTHING.
  • JenniferRT66
    JenniferRT66 Posts: 16 Member
    I bought this one at Amazon and really like it. It's got a tare weight function, so I never have to mess up the scale. I just put the container on the scale, press a button to zero it out, then add my food. Not expensive either.

    http://www.amazon.com/MIRA-Platform-Digital-Kitchen-Display/dp/B005QRWEBK
  • barbAhicks
    barbAhicks Posts: 2 Member
    I recommend a digital scale with tare function as well as a good set of measuring cups and spoons to anyone who wants to count calories or loose weight. I use mine every single day. Portions have gotten so large when we eat out that people forget what real portions should look like. It also helps you to be more accurate when recording intake on MFP
  • firstsip
    firstsip Posts: 8,399 Member
    GroupOn seems to do a deal for one like once a week, and I got one from there after I broke my other one (don't worry, it only broke because I kept knocking it onto the floor).
  • kylieannfran
    kylieannfran Posts: 102 Member
    I got a cheap one at walmart, it does ounces and grams
    I've used it almost daily for a year

    Same here! I love mine and use it all the time!
  • GlassslippersAndFairyDust
    GlassslippersAndFairyDust Posts: 518 Member
    I bought the Biggest Loser one at Bed, Bath & Beyond.....not that expensive and I use it multiple times a day....love it!
  • Rg2324
    Rg2324 Posts: 15 Member
    Yep. If I can't measure it by cups or spoons, I weigh it. Helps especially with meat, fish, cheese portions.
  • mfp_1
    mfp_1 Posts: 516 Member
    Definitely use a digital scale for calorie dense foods.
  • MaggieSporleder
    MaggieSporleder Posts: 428 Member
    I've had mine for a month or so now. I love it! It does only measure in grams tho, so I've got to do some math to get it to ounces. But still I love it. :)

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