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TerranandKaylynsmommy
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Ok so in general I use my food scale to weigh things but for liquids and sauces I generally use level measuring spoons. Should I not do that?
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If it's liquid, "they" say you should use measuring cups and spoons.
I weigh everything, but mostly because I don't want to do more dishes.6 -
Measuring spoons and cups are fine for liquids. Although I use my scale for my coffee creamer because the scale's already out and then I don't have to wash a measuring spoon.
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I also use them for peanut butter and bbq and ketchup and the like.0
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TerranandKaylynsmommy wrote: »I also use them for peanut butter and bbq and ketchup and the like.
I would definitely weigh peanut butter. That one is a doozy, calorie-wise, if you are off. I would test that if I were you.
Put your PB on the scale. Tare so the scale shows zero. Scoop out what you think is two tablespoons of peanut butter. See how many grams the scale shows. Jif is 32 grams for 2 tablespoons. If you are spot on, great! But if you aren't, you may be eating a lot more calories than you think you are.9 -
Peanut butter is extremely calorie-dense, you should use a scale and weight in grams for that because a slight variation can make a big difference. I weight BBQ sauce, mayonnaise, anything really thick or calorie-dense.3
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Thank you. I tend not to worry that much about pb I use just 1 tablespoon when I use it. But it wouldn't hurt to measure to see how off it is 6
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TerranandKaylynsmommy wrote: »Thank you. I tend not to worry that much about pb I use just 1 tablespoon when I use it. But it wouldn't hurt to measure to see how off it is
It's fun sometimes to see how close you are. Let us know!2 -
TerranandKaylynsmommy wrote: »Thank you. I tend not to worry that much about pb I use just 1 tablespoon when I use it. But it wouldn't hurt to measure to see how off it is
If your scale's normally on the counter or close, I'd point out that quiksylver296's "jar on scale" method is quicker than using a separate measuring spoon, if just using it in a sandwich vs. a recipe (since peanut butter is sticky
) - no spoon to wash, either (even with dishwasher, most people are going to rinse it . . . plus you lose that tiny amount of peanut butter ).
Personally, I weigh any liquid for which I can find a valid MFP food database entry, especially oily or sticky ones, because it's quicker and tidier. If it's for a recipe that gives quantities in volume measures, I might then use cups/spoons.3 -
TerranandKaylynsmommy wrote: »Thank you. I tend not to worry that much about pb I use just 1 tablespoon when I use it. But it wouldn't hurt to measure to see how off it is
If your scale's normally on the counter or close, I'd point out that quiksylver296's "jar on scale" method is quicker than using a separate measuring spoon, if just using it in a sandwich vs. a recipe (since peanut butter is sticky ) - no spoon to wash, either (even with dishwasher, most people are going to rinse it . . . plus you lose that tiny amount of peanut butter ).
Personally, I weigh any liquid for which I can find a valid MFP food database entry, especially oily or sticky ones, because it's quicker and tidier. If it's for a recipe that gives quantities in volume measures, I might then use cups/spoons.
+1 I avoid measuring cups as much as I possibly can. I don't like the dishwasher and prefer to hand wash so I have added incentive.
I remember when I used to eat most of my food off plates... now I eat most of it out of bowls.4 -
In general, anything where the nutrition info lists the serving size in grams, I weigh it. So that means PB, ketchup, and some salad dressings.
Now mind you, plenty of people lose weight without using a food scale, so what you should or shouldn't do has to factor in your compliance level and how you typically visualize a serving of food. But IMHO when you are first starting out, putting everything you possibly can on the food scale helps you to learn what a "serving" really actually looks like. Then you can decide from there.5 -
I weigh more calorie dense liquids like dressings, oil, honey, etc. Some things like sugar free syrup, mustard, sugar free ketchup/bbq that are all 10 calories or less per serving I've gotten to where I can eyeball it. I weigh all solids, even prepackaged things.0
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quiksylver296 wrote: »TerranandKaylynsmommy wrote: »Thank you. I tend not to worry that much about pb I use just 1 tablespoon when I use it. But it wouldn't hurt to measure to see how off it is
It's fun sometimes to see how close you are. Let us know!
Agreed! I've gotten so ridiculously good at guessing the weight of stuff and portioning out just the right amount. Peanut butter is particularly easy for me.
But ketchup.... My brain REFUSES to believe that two tablespoons is so little. I always overshoot by a ton.1 -
emmylootwo wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »TerranandKaylynsmommy wrote: »Thank you. I tend not to worry that much about pb I use just 1 tablespoon when I use it. But it wouldn't hurt to measure to see how off it is
It's fun sometimes to see how close you are. Let us know!
Agreed! I've gotten so ridiculously good at guessing the weight of stuff and portioning out just the right amount. Peanut butter is particularly easy for me.
But ketchup.... My brain REFUSES to believe that two tablespoons is so little. I always overshoot by a ton.
Ketchup, like all vegetables, is meant to be eaten by the half-cup serving (minimum), if you ask me. Pity it's so calorie-dense. 2 -
emmylootwo wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »TerranandKaylynsmommy wrote: »Thank you. I tend not to worry that much about pb I use just 1 tablespoon when I use it. But it wouldn't hurt to measure to see how off it is
It's fun sometimes to see how close you are. Let us know!
Agreed! I've gotten so ridiculously good at guessing the weight of stuff and portioning out just the right amount. Peanut butter is particularly easy for me.
But ketchup.... My brain REFUSES to believe that two tablespoons is so little. I always overshoot by a ton.
Ketchup, like all vegetables, is meant to be eaten by the half-cup serving (minimum), if you ask me. Pity it's so calorie-dense.
Especially when I'm getting all that ketchup into my mouth by way of french fries
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TerranandKaylynsmommy wrote: »I also use them for peanut butter and bbq and ketchup and the like.
Always, always weight peanut butter! So easy to eat more than you think!
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What kind of food scale does everyone use?? Post pics if u want to thanks0
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unless its a liquids (milk, oil, juice, etc) i use the scale in grams0
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emmylootwo wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »TerranandKaylynsmommy wrote: »Thank you. I tend not to worry that much about pb I use just 1 tablespoon when I use it. But it wouldn't hurt to measure to see how off it is
It's fun sometimes to see how close you are. Let us know!
Agreed! I've gotten so ridiculously good at guessing the weight of stuff and portioning out just the right amount. Peanut butter is particularly easy for me.
But ketchup.... My brain REFUSES to believe that two tablespoons is so little. I always overshoot by a ton.
Ketchup, like all vegetables, is meant to be eaten by the half-cup serving (minimum), if you ask me. Pity it's so calorie-dense.
What? What's in your ketchup that makes it caloriedense? I find it refreshingly light compared to other condiments like mayo or hummus.2 -
Yes, definitely weigh it. I was surprised that my English muffins--which the package says are 57 grams--are about 20-25 grams LESS in weight. So weighing can be a positive thing too 2
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