No scale? No problem! Whether you’re on vacation or simply prefer not to weigh everything you eat, you can still portion your food effectively. All you need are some spoons, teaspoons, and glasses. Follow these straightforward tips for measuring your food without a kitchen scale!
We all know that moderation is key; there’s no need to ban any foods entirely—just be mindful of portion sizes, vary your diet, and avoid overly restrictive eating habits. A kitchen scale is often helpful when following a controlled diet, but it’s not always available, and some of us prefer not to weigh our food. So, what can you do? It’s simple! You can use spoons, teaspoons, and glasses to measure food, and remember that nature is pretty consistent—many fruits and vegetables tend to weigh about the same.
Measuring with a Teaspoon:
- 1 teaspoon of water = 5 ml
- 2 teaspoons of seeds = 10-15 g (one serving!)
- 1 teaspoon of spreadable cream = 10 g
- 1 teaspoon of sugar = 6 g
- 1 teaspoon of jam = 10 g
Measuring with a Tablespoon:
- 3 tablespoons of cereal = 60 g
- 4 tablespoons of dried legumes = 50 g (one serving!)
- 5 tablespoons of flour = 100 g
- 1 tablespoon of oil = 10-12 g
- 1 tablespoon of sugar = 15-20 g
Measuring with a Glass:
- 1 glass of water/milk = 200 ml
- 1 glass of cereal = 140 g
- 1 glass of flour = 120 g
- 1 glass of oil = 225 g
- 1 glass of sugar = 200 g
Average Weights:
- 1 piece of fruit (like an apple, banana, or peach) = 150 g (one serving)
- 1 egg = 60 g
- 1 potato = 100-120 g
Easy, right? Do you have other tips for measuring food without a scale? Share them with us on our social media platforms—Facebook and Instagram!