EatSmart Carb-Factor Scale

by EatSmart

Product Features

• Includes: EatSmart Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale and EatSmart CarbFactors Book
• Max weight 11lbs; Displays ounces/lbs/grams/kgs; Graduation .05 oz / 1 gram
• Tare feature; Eliminate the weight of a plate
• 3 Minute Auto-Shutoff feature - great for allowing cooks time to prepare ingredients while also maintaining battery life
• 2 AAA batteries included; 2 year EatSmart guarantee

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001Q5DYL0
• Item model number: ESKS-05
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,670 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

If you are a diabetic and looking to improve your health by controlling your diet, the EatSmart CarbFactors Scale can help you do just that.

The Guidebook to Carbohydrate Counting accompanying the scale lists 700 foods and their carbohydrate factor. The Carb-Factor is the amount of carbohydrate present in a gram of food. Simply multiplying the weight of your portion size by the carb-factor you can calculate total carbs.

Finding the carbohydrate content of different foods is important for many reasons. For those people who are on a low-carb diet, a carb-restricted diet or for diabetics, counting the amount of carbs in the food that they eat is crucial. One of the most precise methods uses carbohydrate factors or carbohydrate ratio to calculate the amount of carbohydrate in a portion of food.

A Carb-Factor is a number, calculated using USDA data that represents the amount of carbohydrate present per gram of food. Put another way, it is the percentage of a foods total weight that consists of carbohydrates versus other nutrients. To use this method, simply weigh an edible portion of food in grams and multiply it by its carb-factor to calculate the grams of carbohydrates in that portion.

For example the carb-factor for a biscuit with ham and egg is 0.16. Simply weigh the portion you want in grams and multiply it by the carb-factor (0.16) to determine the grams of carbohydrates in the weighted portion.

The Precision Pro Scale included in the package is ultra accurate, precise to .05 ounce / 1 gram increments and perfect for carbohydrate counting. Stop guessing about portion sizes and start living a healthier lifestyle today!

The EatSmart Precision Pro Digital Kitchen Scale with Carb Factor Booklet provides you with the necessary tools to accurately count carbs. Best of all, the EatSmart CarbFactors scale is economically priced, making it a phenomenal value as well. Get yours today!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For Diabetics, February 21, 2011

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Leebo - See all my reviews

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The EatSmart Carb-Factor Scale really helps me with my diabetic diet. With the scale plus the carb book I can measure how many carbs I'm eating.Some books just give you a range of carbs, with the scale and ratio book you can get a very accurate count. Leebo

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eatsmart scale, January 25, 2011

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Alex52 - See all my reviews

This review is from: EatSmart Carb-Factor Scale

I ordered this item about 2 weeks ago, since then, I have been measuring my servings at each meal. I feel better already! It is very accurate and I can see a definite difference in how my clothing fits! It works great.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!, March 24, 2011

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Indy Reader (Indianapolis, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: EatSmart Carb-Factor Scale

Outstanding! So glad I bought it! Weighs in oz., lbs, gms, etc. Subtracts the weight of the container your food is in. Can accurately weight 1 tsp. of shredded cheese, or my cat, if she stays still, as she is less than the maximum for the scale, 11 lbs.