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dawnieqt
dawnieqt Posts: 26
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Could someone please tell me how to measure meat? Most measurements are done by ounces in the MFP database. I'm used to measuring everything out by the cup. How many oz of chicken, pork, etc... is in a cup?

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  • Amylynn
    Amylynn Posts: 242 Member
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    There are 8 oz in a cup.
  • sarahsmom1
    sarahsmom1 Posts: 1,501 Member
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    This is what I found and here's a bonus I thought it was
    This is a helpful thing to know when cooking bulk ground meat ahead of time to freeze and use in recipes at a later date. 1 pound of ground beef = 2 1/2 cups browned hamburger meat

    5-6 whole EGGS = 1 cup

    3 egg whites = 1 dl

    6 egg yolks = 1 dl

    8-10 egg whites = 1 cup

    1 egg white = 2 tablespoons

    12-14 egg yolks = 1 cup

    1/4 pound BUTTER or MARGARINE = 1/2 cup

    1 pound cottage CHEESE = 2 cups

    1 pound regular grind COFFEE = 5 cups

    1 medium LEMON = 3 to 4 tablespoons juice

    1 juice ORANGE = 1/3 to 1/2 cup

    1 pound brown SUGAR = 2 1/4 packed

    1 pound confectioners sugar, sifted = 3 1/2 cups

    1 pound sugar = 2 1/4 cups

    1 pound all purpose FLOUR = 4 cups sifted

    1 pound cake flour = 4 3/4 cups sifted

    1 pound raw MACARONI = 4 cups

    1 cup uncooked macaroni = 2 1/4 cups cooked

    1 pound uncooked noodles = 6 cups

    1 cup uncooked noodles = 1 cup cooked

    1 pound uncooked spaghetti = 4 3/4 cups

    1 cup uncooked spaghetti = 2 cups cooked

    1 cup uncooked OATMEAL = 1 3/4 to 2 cups cooked

    1 cup uncooked R ICE = 2 1/4 cups cooked

    1 cup uncooked rice = 4 cups cooked

    1 cup precooked rice = 2 cups cooked

    8 MARSHMALLOWS = 1 cup chopped

    1 marshmallow = 10 miniature

    1 pound seeded RAISINS = 3 1/4 cups

    1 pound pitted DATES = 2 1/2 cups

    1 pound un-pitted dates = 1 3/4 chopped

    1 pound NUTS = 3 1/2 - 4 cups chopped

    1 pound nuts in shell = 2 cups shelled

    1 pound raw MEAT = 2 cups cooked, diced or ground
    1 stick of BUTTER = 1/2 Cup or 2 dl or 2 oz or 60 g.
  • dawnieqt
    dawnieqt Posts: 26
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    There are 8 oz in a cup.

    8 FLUID oz are in a cup... I think it's different when it comes to solid foods. But I could be wrong... :ohwell:
  • pfenixa
    pfenixa Posts: 194 Member
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    The easiest rule I've heard and follow for meat is that 4 ounces is about the size of your palm.
  • kendrafallon
    kendrafallon Posts: 1,030 Member
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    Could someone please tell me how to measure meat? Most measurements are done by ounces in the MFP database. I'm used to measuring everything out by the cup. How many oz of chicken, pork, etc... is in a cup?

    I have the opposite frustration - I'm used to the actual measure of food in grams, or ounces, measuring things by the cup confuses me!!
  • dawnieqt
    dawnieqt Posts: 26
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    Measuring meat by the palm of my hand doesn't sound like a bad idea... I'll keep that in mind.

    If I had a scale, I wouldn't have a problem measuring by ounces, of course. Maybe I should look into buying a small one for the kitchen.
  • questionablemethods
    questionablemethods Posts: 2,174 Member
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    Measuring meat by the palm of my hand doesn't sound like a bad idea... I'll keep that in mind.

    If I had a scale, I wouldn't have a problem measuring by ounces, of course. Maybe I should look into buying a small one for the kitchen.

    I LOVE my kitchen scale, but I might be a wee bit obsessed with it. I'm trying to wean myself off of using it and get better and just estimating amounts. But, it sure is nice at first and when measuring really calorie-dense foods like nuts or peanut butter where half an ounce can be a difference of 50+ calories! I got mine on Amazon.com for under $20 and it is really simple to use and small enough to tuck away in a cabinet or drawer when not in use (which, in my kitchen, is hardly ever.....)
  • tjptaylor
    tjptaylor Posts: 21 Member
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    An old WW trick -- 4 ounces is the size of your palm or a deck of cards. I always picture the deck of cards since I can figure the thickness as well as the size. HTH

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