What does 1 tablespoon of peanut butter look like?

[Dracoy]

I have a huge problem with measuring stuff.

Anyone got a pic of what one tablespoon of peanut butter and what ONE CUP of cooked rice would look like?

[PennState]

get a set at the dollar store or walmart for cheap. Then you'll know exactly how much stuff you are eating.

[thepointman]

You should invest in some measuring cups but if you have a tablespoon, put some PB on it and level it out. That's about 1 tbsp. A heaped tablespoon is much more than just 1 portion.

[Dracoy]

Good idea. I gotta stop being stupid.

Going to get right on that.

[kyles1991]

Good idea. I gotta stop being stupid.

Going to get right on that.

Two tbsps of pb are the size of a golf ball so one tbsp would be half the size of a golf ball.

[Lucide]

I think the easiest way to measure what I am going to eat is just to use a digital scale. The less dirty dishes the better.

[thepointman]

I think the easiest way to measure what I am going to eat is just to use a digital scale. The less dirty dishes the better.

You don't clean your scale?

But I agree though, digital scales are much more precise

[mike0093_OLDONE]

Yeah, can anyone link to a good digital scale they have used? Reps.

[Riceboi]

Yeah, can anyone link to a good digital scale they have used? Reps.

I would like to know also. reps

[terracotta]

I think the easiest way to measure what I am going to eat is just to use a digital scale. The less dirty dishes the better.

I agree. 1 tbsp of peanut butter is SO small. Actually 1 generous tsp is about a tbsp.

I've had a couple digital scales, just get one that has both grams and ounces min. Some have a separate zeroing button from the off button too (mine does). Should be no more than 20-30 USD.

[Sibrek]

Much much less than you think

[Mango52]

technically speaking I believe 3 tsps is a tablespoon. so if you took 3 level spoonfuls of a regular spoon, that should be about right. getting measuring cups is your best bet though, they're pretty cheap and will come in handy very often

[consciouschef]

half a golf ball

[SeanlikestoLIFT]

Look in head shops for digital scales.

My local ones have em for weighin the ganja.

[Sim882]

Most digital scales are within 2 grams. I bought one in Aus recently for $40 AUS, so about 35US.

Just go to walmart.

IMO, it is an essential device whilst cutting if one wants to consume almonds, PB, flaxmeal, etc, otherwise your guesses could be very wrong.

I even use it for chicken/kangaroo/sweet potato/oats now, although I don't worry for non-starchy veggies (does anyone here weigh brocolli - would be impressive dedication!!).

And yes, a 25 gram serve of PB is not very much. Kinda disappointing really.

[Anon73o]

one tablespoon of peanutbutter is an IMPOSSIBLY small amount of PB to eat ... I've been down that route before. there's just no ****ing way to eat less than 2 tbsps of peanutbutter man, sorry

[Lucide]

You don't clean your scale?

But I agree though, digital scales are much more precise

lol, I usually don't have to. If I'm weighting out something like 48 grams of peanut butter I'll measure the weight of a metal spoon and then use that spoon to dig out peanut butter until I get the correct weight. That way only 1 thing needs washing.

I got my digital scale at Walmart for about $30 USD. It was definitely worth it.

[PadreC]

Yeah, can anyone link to a good digital scale they have used? Reps.

I got mine at target. It weighs grams and ounces and has a tare button (zeros it out). It's not on the page of this link but here are a few.

http://www.target.com/gp/search/602-...bx_1_1&x=0&y=0

also go to amazon and search for food scale. Happy shopping- if you spend more than $25 you should get free shipping.

-Padre

[bobobobobobobo]

I just picked this one up and it has worked well so far. It has a lot of good reviews on Amazon too:

http://www.amazon.com/Escali-Primo-D...9374701&sr=8-1

[lollerskatez]

btw, speaking of scales, has anyone bought this ? thoughts?

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/produ...e&cm%5Fsrc=SCH

[Purostaff]

half a golf ball

I'd go with half ping-pong ball

I just picked this one up and it has worked well so far. It has a lot of good reviews on Amazon too:

http://www.amazon.com/Escali-Primo-D...9374701&sr=8-1

I bought my Escali Primo last week from eBay ($25 shipped). Very useful and worth the investment imo.

[stewaat]

You should invest in some measuring cups but if you have a tablespoon, put some PB on it and level it out. That's about 1 tbsp. A heaped tablespoon is much more than just 1 portion.

I cheat with this. I always have the tbsp overflowing and only count it as 1 tsbp! Maybe that's why cutting is going slow!

[Jules Verne]

I cheat with this. I always have the tbsp overflowing and only count it as 1 tsbp! Maybe that's why cutting is going slow!

I bought 1/2 and 2/3 tbsp spoons and use them instead when I'm not counting calories because I tend to do the same thing.

When I'm counting, I'm much more controlled.

[Mike83]

lol

You guys actually weigh your pb? Why not just use a regular measuring spoon that is accurate?

I just never thought anyone did this.

[terracotta]

lol

You guys actually weigh your pb? Why not just use a regular measuring spoon that is accurate?

I just never thought anyone did this.

its faster than a measuring spoon as you don't have to level it. Well, I guess if you keep it in the fridge and it is firm, I mean.

[terracotta]

I cheat with this. I always have the tbsp overflowing and only count it as 1 tsbp! Maybe that's why cutting is going slow!

That's likely 2 tbsp.

If you take 1 tsp like the kind you use to stir coffee, and heap it a bit, it will be about a tbsp.

[Mike83]

its faster than a measuring spoon as you don't have to level it. Well, I guess if you keep it in the fridge and it is firm, I mean.

So strict!

I just put spoon inside and grab pb and push against the glass wall of jar to level it. Works good or use finger and lick it.

[mwolfeass39]

This is what two tablespoons of peanut butter looks like:

http://www.epicurean.com/articles/im...butter-jar.gif

[Snarff]

I just picked this one up and it has worked well so far. It has a lot of good reviews on Amazon too:

http://www.amazon.com/Escali-Primo-D...9374701&sr=8-1

Think these scales might be broke! Strawberries definitely weigh more than 0 grams lol

[justboo2u]

Most digital scales are within 2 grams. I bought one in Aus recently for $40 AUS, so about 35US.

Just go to walmart.

IMO, it is an essential device whilst cutting if one wants to consume almonds, PB, flaxmeal, etc, otherwise your guesses could be very wrong.

I even use it for chicken/kangaroo/sweet potato/oats now, although I don't worry for non-starchy veggies (does anyone here weigh brocolli - would be impressive dedication!!).

And yes, a 25 gram serve of PB is not very much. Kinda disappointing really.

How do you keep the 'roo from bouncing around & distorting the read?