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Missmissy0003
Missmissy0003 Posts: 250 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I have 2 questions:

I've been using a cheap, flimsy little food scale that seems like it may be really inaccurate. Has anyone used this type of food scale and what has your experience been with it. If you have found it inaccurate, how bad has it been?

Does anyone have any suggestions for an accurate food scale and where can it be purchases?

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  • Papillon22
    Papillon22 Posts: 1,160 Member
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    If you don't trust your scale, why not buy a set of measuring spoons? I find myself using them more often.
    I have a digital scale that I bought abroad, so I can't recommend any in particular.
  • scurry12
    scurry12 Posts: 24 Member
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    I love my food scale. I weigh just about everything when I am at home. You can really get an accurate idea of portions of fruit (I use grams for accuracy) and meat (oz) when you use it.

    I got mine at Bed, Bath, and Beyond with an expired 20% off coupon (they take them even if they are out of date!). We bought this one:

    http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?RN=1151&SKU=120843

    Good luck!!
  • Missmissy0003
    Missmissy0003 Posts: 250 Member
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    Oh, thank you. I have a ton of measuring spoons and cups and I do prefer to use those over a food scale. Sometimes I can't find a good listing for some foods in the database - like the birthday cake I ate last night. Some things just seem to be listed more often in ounces or grams.
  • briyowes
    briyowes Posts: 757 Member
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    This is the one I use. I bought it at Bed Bath & Beyond also with a 20% off coupon. It works well for my purposes.

    http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=15947047&RN=1151&
  • Missmissy0003
    Missmissy0003 Posts: 250 Member
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    Thank you so much! Sounds like I have 2 great options at bed bath and beyond.

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