what the hell is 2 ounces in slices of meat?

denisec26
denisec26 Posts: 199 Member
in Food and Nutrition
i just made a cold cut sandwich, got the meat from the deli so it doesnt have nutrition info on it, so i look it up in the database and i found it or something close to eat but a serv. size is 2 ounces. what does that equal in slice terms?

i had 2 slices of ham and 2 slices of turkey.
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  • neelia
    neelia Posts: 750 Member
    LOL, I always think the same thing. That's why I bought a food scale. I've found that when I use 4 thin slices of Hillshire Farms meat, it equals about 2 oz.
  • My3Rayz
    My3Rayz Posts: 373
    Depending on how thick the slices were, they usually weigh in at about an ounce. You can get a food scale at Walmart for like $20. It's been a life saver for me just to learn what actual portion sizes are.
  • Shawna_831
    Shawna_831 Posts: 316
    Just a wild guess but I would think you had at least 2oz of meat. I have a scale at home and usually weigh all my food.
  • wbgolden
    wbgolden Posts: 2,066 Member
    I agree that a scale is a complete MUST HAVE.
  • ScarletFyre
    ScarletFyre Posts: 754 Member
    i constantly wonder that too - i am glad you asked this question!! :) now i know that i am going to need to get a food scale AND how to estimate the slices!! :)
  • HotSouthernMess
    HotSouthernMess Posts: 474 Member
    yeah, the food scale is the only way to know for sure. it all depends on how thick (or thin) the meat is cut. hard to tell for sure without weighing it. i would say you are probably safe with 4 slices though.
  • lappyd425
    lappyd425 Posts: 112 Member
    Glad to know I'm not the only person confused about that. I just guess? If it's straight from the deli I use 1 or 2 slices. If it's the prepackaged meat ( like the Hillshire farms ) then it's usually 3-4 slices! Good luck!!
  • mallorybriann
    mallorybriann Posts: 1,380 Member
    I bought the Biggest Loser Food Scale from Bed, Bath and Beyond for $16!! (with the 20% off coupon!) Best darn $16 I ever spent!
    But a deck of cards is like 3 to 4 ounces... if that helps any.
  • buttercup62999
    buttercup62999 Posts: 30 Member
    Depends on how thick or thin easiest way to tell I think is how much did you get? If you got a pound of meat, and have 16 slices, then each slice is an ounce. Basically 16 ounces are in a pound and by doing the math you should be able to tell how much each slice is. If you need more help let me know!
  • macjenkins
    macjenkins Posts: 62 Member
    I was having trouble matching up low sodium ham to what is in the database so the last time I bought some I just asked the deli lady to show me the nutritional info. It turned out that she is a calorie counter too so she had no problem helping me out.
  • MikeInAZ
    MikeInAZ Posts: 483 Member
    Ok, this is a bit anal, but go to Walmart or the dollar store and get a little kitchen scale. You can weigh it.

    But typical chicken breast is probably 6-8oz, so use that as a guide. Like 1/4 chicken breast is about 2oz

    - Mike
  • randi50
    randi50 Posts: 112
    ditto the scale! :) And you can find one cheaper than $20 :)
  • Sarahr73
    Sarahr73 Posts: 454 Member
    These are visuals to use in determing an ounce, which is about 25 grams:

    it's same as a tablespoon of flour

    Or two biros

    a human eyeball (ha)

    a thumb of an adult!!

    5 grapes

    A big bite of a cake
  • Tree72
    Tree72 Posts: 942 Member
    It will definitely vary by how thin and how large the slices are. Generally the ones I use are about 3 slices for 2 ounces. The slices are thin, but not at all shredded. These are also fairly large as in they cover a whole slice of bread.
  • michelle4271
    michelle4271 Posts: 194 Member
    def the thickness of the slice will play a big part in that, I try to avoid that, but when I have no choice I try to over estimate a bit, calling each slice one serving, therefore mentally reducing the amount I consider worth the calories.

    I would think the only way to really have an acurate weight would be a scale
  • quandrie
    quandrie Posts: 4
    Buying a food scale is the best way, and most accurate way to find out.
  • sexygenius
    sexygenius Posts: 1,078 Member
    I got a scale at ross for 12 bucks and I LOVE IT!!!! its always consistant and aqurate...
  • PeachyKeene
    PeachyKeene Posts: 1,645 Member
    It really depends upon how thick the slices are. It should have the weight of the total package on it. Because they normally sell it by the pound. The calculation would be:
    poundsx16= ounces in package, ounces in package/slices in package = how many slices per ounce.

    Hope this helps
  • nmp1994
    nmp1994 Posts: 96
    LOL, I always think the same thing. That's why I bought a food scale. I've found that when I use 4 thin slices of Hillshire Farms meat, it equals about 2 oz.


    What kind of food scale? I need to look into one....
  • Oompa_Loompa
    Oompa_Loompa Posts: 1,099 Member
    Eh I usually do 2-3 reg sliced what ever type of meat. I just figure as long as im not like piling it on that if im a little over..its healthy deli meat(boars head chicken ect)
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    i just made a cold cut sandwich, got the meat from the deli so it doesnt have nutrition info on it, so i look it up in the database and i found it or something close to eat but a serv. size is 2 ounces. what does that equal in slice terms?

    i had 2 slices of ham and 2 slices of turkey.

    It depends. How big were the slices, how thick were the slices.

    If you know how much you paid for it, how much did it cost per gram or ounce, use this to calculate the amount of ounces you bought, the receipt may even show the weight of how much you bought.
  • grasp
    grasp Posts: 31
    Just a note. I found that grams is much easier to use when calculating foods. So if your scale has a gram setting, give it a try.
  • denisec26
    denisec26 Posts: 199 Member
    yah its boards head thin sliced cooked ham and cracked pepper mill turkey.

    i put 2 slices of each.- 4 slices of meat total.
  • denisec26
    denisec26 Posts: 199 Member
    yah its boards head thin sliced cooked ham and cracked pepper mill turkey.

    i put 2 slices of each.- 4 slices of meat total.
    boars- sorry

    and i got 1/2 pd of each.
  • PeachyKeene
    PeachyKeene Posts: 1,645 Member
    yah its boards head thin sliced cooked ham and cracked pepper mill turkey.

    i put 2 slices of each.- 4 slices of meat total.

    How many slices are in the package?

    It really depends upon how thick the slices are. It should have the weight of the total package on it. Because they normally sell it by the pound. The calculation would be:
    pounds x 16= ounces in package, ounces in package/slices in package = how many slices per ounce.

    Hope this helps
  • SueInAz
    SueInAz Posts: 6,592 Member
    Just a note. I found that grams is much easier to use when calculating foods. So if your scale has a gram setting, give it a try.

    I agree! It's 28 grams to the ounce and when you're trying to measure little things like nuts, grams are much, much easier to get the exact amount. I still use pounds when I'm portioning out meat for the freezer, though.
  • Flyntiggr
    Flyntiggr Posts: 898 Member
    I've found that most of the Boar's Head stuff I buy is in the database. If not, they have a little booklet at the deli counter you can take with you.

    And yes, get the scale. Only way to be accurate! ;)
  • SMJohnson27
    SMJohnson27 Posts: 146 Member
    I found a cheap-o scale at Walmart for $5. It is not digital but still works. The thin sliced lunchmeat I buy is 4-5 slices for 2 oz.
  • Halfangel
    Halfangel Posts: 49
    Thank you, I was just googling about this!
  • BandedTriaRN
    BandedTriaRN Posts: 303
    Just a wild guess but I would think you had at least 2oz of meat. I have a scale at home and usually weigh all my food.

    Me too, we weigh everything we eat either by weight or by volume pretty much.

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