How do I weigh/log ice cream?
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amyrebeccah wrote: »chelseahatch24 wrote: »amyrebeccah wrote: »chelseahatch24 wrote: »chelseahatch24 wrote: »grams or ounces. It's unusual for a scale to not have either of those settings?
The issue isn't the scale, but the label and database is listed in ml
I was answering the question in the title "How do I weigh/log ice cream?"
Right, most people were. But the OP was asking about not just weighing but also logging.
Got it. Sorry my answer wasn't sufficient.
I think the only one bothered about it is you. @sardelsa was just answering your question.
Who said anything about being bothered? Don't make this something it's not. You corrected me. I apologized.1 -
I'm a bit confused as to how I log ice cream. I have an ml option on my scale but I have no idea if that is close to accurate (for liquids). It seems way too big for the amount that it is showing in say grams or ml...sorry if this is dumb, lol
Is there any weight conversion info on the carton at all (such as listing both the full weight & volume of the entire carton on the front)?0 -
I pull out my half cup measuring cup and put ice cream in it. I press it in there and make sure its flat or a little concave on the top then I eat it out of the measuring cup. It works for me.0
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Same way I weigh my dog. Weigh myself and then weigh myself holding the dog and figure the difference. Except with you, measure the bowl first then add the ice cream and take the difference.
Also weight is grams.
HOW HAVE I NOT THOUGHT OF THIS. Trying to get my dog onto the scale is like the most impossible thing ever lol.1 -
I think what people are missing is that in some parts of the world, ice cream nutrition labels show the serving size in ml, not grams.
OP, I would see if you can find a US version of the product in the database that lists grams, and then use that to log. If you have a brand that only publishes nutrition info in ml, maybe someone else can tell you how to convert.1 -
I think what people are missing is that in some parts of the world, ice cream nutrition labels show the serving size in ml, not grams.
OP, I would see if you can find a US version of the product in the database that lists grams, and then use that to log. If you have a brand that only publishes nutrition info in ml, maybe someone else can tell you how to convert.
Yeah, I completely missed this...1 -
I think what people are missing is that in some parts of the world, ice cream nutrition labels show the serving size in ml, not grams.
OP, I would see if you can find a US version of the product in the database that lists grams, and then use that to log. If you have a brand that only publishes nutrition info in ml, maybe someone else can tell you how to convert.
move to the US then?
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Princess_Kida wrote: »For me, it's just "did I eat the whole pint, or only half the pint?"
That's me too. So I started buying Breyers, Ben and Jerry's or Haagen Daaz mini cups. They are 3.5 -4 oz. Nutrition information on the carton. It also keeps me from eating the whole pint.
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You could look up the same brand in the US, if it exists, and get the grams.
I weigh ice cream by putting the bowl on the scale with the spoon on it, hitting tare, and then putting ice cream in the bowl until it reaches the right weight.2 -
Sorry I was confusing. I am in Canada and the labels have "ml" on it but no grams nor servings per container. It's in a 2L box of Breyer's Mint Chip haha. I will look for a substitute and think that instead of sharing it with the family I will buy my own little container if it shows how many servings are in it, and just eat it myself (hahaha)
Who knew weighing and logging could be so difficult? I should possibly pick another treat to enjoy haha!
Oh I just saw the suggestion of mini cups. I'm going to see if we have these here. Thanks for all the suggestions!
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I'm a bit confused as to how I log ice cream. I have an ml option on my scale but I have no idea if that is close to accurate (for liquids). It seems way too big for the amount that it is showing in say grams or ml...sorry if this is dumb, lol
Put the bowl on the scale.
Tare the bowl.
Fill bowl with ice cream ... watch as the number of grams increases.
Stop filling the bowl when the number of grams reaches the desired amount.
Same as you would with yogurt or pudding or anything else you'd put in a bowl.
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laurenebargar wrote: »Same way I weigh my dog. Weigh myself and then weigh myself holding the dog and figure the difference. Except with you, measure the bowl first then add the ice cream and take the difference.
Also weight is grams.
HOW HAVE I NOT THOUGHT OF THIS. Trying to get my dog onto the scale is like the most impossible thing ever lol.
This is how you measure luggage too ... if you don't have one of those hand-held luggage scales.
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laurenebargar wrote: »Same way I weigh my dog. Weigh myself and then weigh myself holding the dog and figure the difference. Except with you, measure the bowl first then add the ice cream and take the difference.
Also weight is grams.
HOW HAVE I NOT THOUGHT OF THIS. Trying to get my dog onto the scale is like the most impossible thing ever lol.
This is how you measure luggage too ... if you don't have one of those hand-held luggage scales.
Wow apparently my mind just wasnt capable of thinking these things lol. Here I have been hoping for the best at the airport with my luggage (no problems so far!) and wrangling my dog to sit on the scale to the point where she hides when she hears the scale now. (she was a little over weight so weighing constantly was necessary not trying to torture her on purpose
she lost the weight lol) 0 -
Uch I hate this about ice cream. In Canada it is listed in ml so it is a pain.
I wonder though, the ml amount, does anyone know if it is the melted amount or packed frozen? I wonder if I could melt a tbsp or something, then weigh it and go from there. Not sure if that would help at all.
This is why I buy single servings now
How is this a pain? 125ml is serving that we get. Thats a half cup serving. Fill half cup container with ice cream and done. Eat out of that
I feel like it was always so inaccurate pushing the ice cream into the cup.. and then it started to melt it.. haha. I guess it's better than nothing!0 -
Uch I hate this about ice cream. In Canada it is listed in ml so it is a pain.
I wonder though, the ml amount, does anyone know if it is the melted amount or packed frozen? I wonder if I could melt a tbsp or something, then weigh it and go from there. Not sure if that would help at all.
This is why I buy single servings now
How is this a pain? 125ml is serving that we get. Thats a half cup serving. Fill half cup container with ice cream and done. Eat out of that
I feel like it was always so inaccurate pushing the ice cream into the cup.. and then it started to melt it.. haha. I guess it's better than nothing!
You only have to do this once if you place the container on the food scale, hit tare, fill up to 125ml (1/4cup) and see what this weights. Now you know how much a serving of the ice cream is in grams for future. Note on the box if you are forgetful.
Curious.. is it more accurate if it was melted in the cup? Or is it based on volume as is?0 -
Uch I hate this about ice cream. In Canada it is listed in ml so it is a pain.
I wonder though, the ml amount, does anyone know if it is the melted amount or packed frozen? I wonder if I could melt a tbsp or something, then weigh it and go from there. Not sure if that would help at all.
This is why I buy single servings now
How is this a pain? 125ml is serving that we get. Thats a half cup serving. Fill half cup container with ice cream and done. Eat out of that
I feel like it was always so inaccurate pushing the ice cream into the cup.. and then it started to melt it.. haha. I guess it's better than nothing!
You only have to do this once if you place the container on the food scale, hit tare, fill up to 125ml (1/4cup) and see what this weights. Now you know how much a serving of the ice cream is in grams for future. Note on the box if you are forgetful.
Curious.. is it more accurate if it was melted in the cup? Or is it based on volume as is?
Should be based on frozen/whipped volume, not thawed/liquid0 -
clayelliott847 wrote: »Princess_Kida wrote: »For me, it's just "did I eat the whole pint, or only half the pint?"
That's me too. So I started buying Breyers, Ben and Jerry's or Haagen Daaz mini cups. They are 3.5 -4 oz. Nutrition information on the carton. It also keeps me from eating the whole pint.
Yeah I get the single serving things sometimes too but mostly I just buy pints. If I have enough calories for half, I'll eat half. If I'm lucky enough to have calories for the whole thing (sooo Halo Top or Enlightened) I just eat the whole thing. To me a pint is either one serving or 2, I never bother to try to split it in 4ths or measure it, and if I can't afford to eat half the pint, I don't get to eat it. I'm lazy.0 -
stanmann571 wrote: »Uch I hate this about ice cream. In Canada it is listed in ml so it is a pain.
I wonder though, the ml amount, does anyone know if it is the melted amount or packed frozen? I wonder if I could melt a tbsp or something, then weigh it and go from there. Not sure if that would help at all.
This is why I buy single servings now
How is this a pain? 125ml is serving that we get. Thats a half cup serving. Fill half cup container with ice cream and done. Eat out of that
I feel like it was always so inaccurate pushing the ice cream into the cup.. and then it started to melt it.. haha. I guess it's better than nothing!
You only have to do this once if you place the container on the food scale, hit tare, fill up to 125ml (1/4cup) and see what this weights. Now you know how much a serving of the ice cream is in grams for future. Note on the box if you are forgetful.
Curious.. is it more accurate if it was melted in the cup? Or is it based on volume as is?
Should be based on frozen/whipped volume, not thawed/liquid
Got it. thanks!0
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