Food Scale

Hi, everyone. I really enjoy your posts and this site. Does anyone know of a really good, accurate food scale? One that measures by ounces? So many things I eat are for servings of only ounces, and my scale doesn't cut it.

Thanks in advance!!

I like Salter brand myself, I've had mine for over a year without replacing the batteries and it weighs accurately to within 1/8 of an oz. It can be a touch temperamental with really small weights (under 1/2 an oz) but for the most part I am very happy with it. I also understand Escali scales get good reviews while being slightly less pricy than Salter. My only suggestions are to go electronic with a tare function and a button to switch between grams and oz, all of which is pretty much standard on electronic scales. Check out Amazon for some good reviews (it's where I went before I chose mine). Good luck!

I just bought a Salter, electronic scale at Macy's the other day.  It measures in oz and grams.  I agree with p0nda that you need one that you can zero out.  The one I bought is about 2" thick, just sort of a round chrome plate with a screen on the front.  You can put any container on it, zero it and then put your food in.  I had a cheapo plastic one before, and it just doesn't do the job.

we got this one. I love it.


Maverick Sc-06 Nutristation Diet & Nutritional Kitchen Scale Description: This beautifully designed new scale calculates food weight in grams or ounces, then calculates the important nutritional information for that type of food and weight. Values you choose to measure include carbs, calories, fat, and cholestero.... Read MoreDescription: This beautifully designed new scale calculates food weight in grams or ounces, then calculates the important nutritional information for that type of food and weight. Values you choose to measure include carbs, calories, fat, and cholesterol. Includes a sequential memory feature that allows you to build a meal item by item, adding up the nutritional information as you go. Great for diets and portion control. Also features a self adjusting tare that recalculates weight as 0 with any empty container or board you place on the glass shelf, which itself is removable for cleaning. Weighs and Nutritionally analyzes over 900 foods, using the complete USDA Food list Self adjusting tare feature Measure for weight, carbs, fat, calories, and cholesterol Sequential memory allows you to build a meal Fold-away door hides display and controls Batteries included Size 9 x 13.5 x 2 height (approx.) Color: White

I have a cheapo-plastic salter scale, and it works perfectly.... I've even tested it against my electronic postage scale (which I know is perfectly accurate after testing it against 3 different post offices.)   I've had it for a few years, and I haven't had any issues.... and no batteries to buy or change, and I think the scale cost about $7!

also love my digital salter, makes life lots easier.

I just recently bought Escali Primo Digital Multifunctional Scale $25 from Amazon.com.  I've used it everyday and love it!  Accurate, lightweight and small.  It measures by gram, oz or lb. ^_^