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Amazon.com
For health-conscious cooks concerned about accurate portion control, Polder's little scale is just the ticket. Small enough to tuck in a drawer, its plain design and light color blend in on the countertop as well. The bowl is detachable and dishwasher-safe--just wipe down the scale as necessary--and the red dial is easy to read, measuring in both ounces and grams. Not just for dieters, it also works well as a first kitchen scale for bakers who want to see if weighing ingredients makes a noticeable difference over standard measuring cups. --Jill Lightner
Product Description
Diet Utility Scale for your basic weighing needs features a large bowl with pour spout as well as a calibrating wheel.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
76 of 76 people found the following review helpful
By RJB
For the price, you just can't beat this little powerhouse of a scale. It's nice to look at, sturdy, cleans up quickly, and it really does the job. We liked it so much we're buying two more -- one to measure pet food for our Border Collies and one for a gift. If you need a small 18 oz. scale for any reason, you can't go wrong with this one by Polder. Anything comparable is at least double the price in kitchen specialty stores or diet institutes and probably not as nice.
72 of 74 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
I have searched all the local culinary stores and large grocery stores for a scale, but the Podler I found on amazon is wonderful (although I must admit I don't have much expierence with food scales). The scale helps stretch my food dollar while helping to control my food portions sizes. Being an active individual who tries to maintain a trim wasteline just got easier. I no longer play guessing games when trying to figure out how to cut things like chicken breasts or lean cuts of beef. This is a must for anyone who is serious about taking there diet out of the guess filled world of portion sizes and getting themselves on course with their diet.
59 of 60 people found the following review helpful
By SIR
This is exactly what I wanted. It is easy to use and clean, accurate, takes up little counter space and does everything I need (afterall, I'm weighing portions not freight). Simple, functional, and value priced. A very good buy.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By C. Strauss
Amazon Verified Purchase
I have been using spark people to manage my weight with success, and decided that it was time to purchase a food scale to be more accurate with my calorie counting. I'd never weighed food before, and wanted something inexpensive to start with. This little scale is just perfect and I doubt I will be upgrading any time soon.
It comes with a bowl-shaped top that is removable, and it is easy to put a plate or your own container on top, adjust for the different weight, and measure food that way, as well which is a great feature.
It has been very helpful, and is VERY accurate - if all you want is something to weigh food, why pay more?
It comes with a bowl-shaped top that is removable, and it is easy to put a plate or your own container on top, adjust for the different weight, and measure food that way, as well which is a great feature.
It has been very helpful, and is VERY accurate - if all you want is something to weigh food, why pay more?
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Pompiere
Amazon Verified Purchase
does everything you would need in measuring food acurrately
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
The small kitchen scale is exactly the type of measuring scale I was looking for. Amazon comes through once again!!! I am using it mainly to measure a specific amount of walnuts twice a day. I wasn't sure how to gauge whether the "handful" was an ounce. Now I know I am eating the right amount.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By John Schultz
Amazon Verified Purchase
I can't believe all of the positive reviews on this product. I bought this BECAUSE it was so highly rated by my fellow Amazonian's. It is inaccurate, Cheap, Lightweight, and I know I already listed it but it demands to be listed again, inaccurate.
I unpacked the scale and to my surprise the scale was jammed inside the dish with the measuring rod jammed all the way to the base of the scale. So the spring is actually under stress until the product is opened. This immediately made me question the accuracy of the spring. To make things worse the red indicator line was crooked so by default it would read 0 oZ. and 10 grams at the same time because the left side of the line reads zero and the right side reads 10. Because its crooked. Regardless I tried to give it a try by zeroing it out to either measurement. So my first test was I needed 5 grams of chili powder. It only has 10 gram or half ounce measurements so that did not work out. So if you need 1/4 oz. or 5 gram measurements your screwed. So I moved on to the next test. A half pound of ground turkey. I bought a half pound of beef and turkey from my butcher. He had it weighed out perfectly. I first weighed it on my large pro quality Polder scale and it was dead on. Then I tried the diet scale. It weighed it at just under 3/4 of a pound. I couldn't believe it. Getting accurate measurements for dieting is crucial so this is unacceptable. I have had no problems with my Large polder mechanical scale so I was expecting the same quality in the small scale.
Completely worthless. You would be better off with educated guesses.
I unpacked the scale and to my surprise the scale was jammed inside the dish with the measuring rod jammed all the way to the base of the scale. So the spring is actually under stress until the product is opened. This immediately made me question the accuracy of the spring. To make things worse the red indicator line was crooked so by default it would read 0 oZ. and 10 grams at the same time because the left side of the line reads zero and the right side reads 10. Because its crooked. Regardless I tried to give it a try by zeroing it out to either measurement. So my first test was I needed 5 grams of chili powder. It only has 10 gram or half ounce measurements so that did not work out. So if you need 1/4 oz. or 5 gram measurements your screwed. So I moved on to the next test. A half pound of ground turkey. I bought a half pound of beef and turkey from my butcher. He had it weighed out perfectly. I first weighed it on my large pro quality Polder scale and it was dead on. Then I tried the diet scale. It weighed it at just under 3/4 of a pound. I couldn't believe it. Getting accurate measurements for dieting is crucial so this is unacceptable. I have had no problems with my Large polder mechanical scale so I was expecting the same quality in the small scale.
Completely worthless. You would be better off with educated guesses.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By M. Wheeler
Amazon Verified Purchase
It will get the job done. It is a great design, and doesnt take up a lot of space on the counter or cupboard. It is nice because it has removable bowl that is machine washable.
The dial on it is flimsy, and you have to recalibrate it before each use, which is super easy. The bad thing is that you have to look from the exact angle that you recalibraated it at because if you walk away and come back,m or even stand up or down a little it will give you a false measurement. It will get the job done if you are a patient person, if not then this isnt for you and I would recommend you get a digital scale.
The dial on it is flimsy, and you have to recalibrate it before each use, which is super easy. The bad thing is that you have to look from the exact angle that you recalibraated it at because if you walk away and come back,m or even stand up or down a little it will give you a false measurement. It will get the job done if you are a patient person, if not then this isnt for you and I would recommend you get a digital scale.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Many uses!
I originally bought this with weighing out my meal portions as I cooked & froze my meats /meals.
I also found it handy when my local mkt would at times give me underweight... Read more
I also found it handy when my local mkt would at times give me underweight... Read more
Published 2 months ago by dorothy luke
2.0 out of 5 stars
I'm not so sure this is accurate, and it likes to tip
This scale is really inexpensive, so I guess I can't blame it for being not-so-hot, but my first problem with it is that it enjoys tipping. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Melissa
4.0 out of 5 stars
Does what it should, worried about longevity
The title says it all, really. The scale is simple, but works as it should. I don't know how well it will survive in the long run, though. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Cipher
5.0 out of 5 stars
Diet scale
Scale was exactly what I have been looking for. The top part comes off, making it easy to get food item into it for weighing. Also, makes cleaning much easier. Read more
Published 21 months ago by KobeMum1
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still going strong
I can't believe I bought this 3.5 years ago and it STILL works. I have no problems with it at all. Seems very accurate and well made.
Published on April 25, 2011 by T.F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice scale for the price!
I purchased this item when I was on a Weight Watchers diet. It worked like a charm. You don't need to buy the expensive one as this one will definitely do the trick.
Published on January 1, 2011 by nada
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Price
I am so glad I purchased this model - gives you a better idea of how much you are really eating. Cleans up nicely and doesn't take up much room.
Published on December 18, 2010 by Tina A. Plumley
1.0 out of 5 stars
Hard to read the lines
I purchased this food scale to measure my diet portions and I wished I never bought it so I put it aside and will be buying another type of scale. Read more
Published on April 25, 2010 by R. Eliz
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not a bad little cheap-o item
I won't lie - the low price point was what sold me on this scale. I wasn't sure how much I'd use one in the kitchen, so I didn't want a large investment. Read more
Published on February 5, 2010 by J. Gorman
5.0 out of 5 stars
The ultimate $6 scale
I wasn't expecting much but this little scale has performed perfectly in helping us weigh and measure everything on our diet. The unit is very small and seems to be very accurate. Read more
Published on November 16, 2009 by James Beswick
