1. Complete Hand-to-Scale Conversion Chart (US oz & EU g)
Bookmark this conversion table whenever you are eating at a workplace canteen, hotel buffet, or family dinner table:
| Visual Object / Hand Unit | US Imperial Weight / Vol | EU / UK Metric Weight | Food Category & Average Macros |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Adult Palm (Deck of Cards) | 3.5 – 4.0 oz cooked | 100 – 115 g cooked | Cooked Chicken, Turkey, Lean Beef, Fish: ~185 kcal · 30g P · 6g F |
| 1 Cupped Handful | 1/2 cup (~3.5 oz cooked) | ~100 g cooked (35 g dry) | Cooked Rice, Pasta, Oats, Quinoa, Beans: ~135 kcal · 28g C · 3g P |
| 1 Closed Fist (Baseball Size) | 1 cup (~4–6 oz) | 120 – 160 g | Non-Starchy Veg (Broccoli, Greens): ~35 kcal · 6g C · 3g Fiber Whole Baked Potato / Apple: ~130 kcal · 30g C |
| 1 Full Thumb (Tip to Base) | 1 tablespoon (~0.5 oz) | 14 – 15 g (15 ml) | Peanut Butter, Cheese, Nuts: ~95 kcal · 8g F · 3g P Olive Oil / Butter: ~115 kcal · 13g F |
| 1 Checkbook / Smartphone Size | 5.0 – 5.5 oz cooked | 140 – 155 g cooked | Flat Fish Fillet (Salmon, Cod, Tilapia): ~160 kcal (white fish) to 280 kcal (salmon) |
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- Use Package Subdivision ("The Fractional Pack Method"): Buying a 500 g tub of 0% Greek yogurt? Eyeball half the tub (250 g) or a third of the tub (~165 g). Buying a 400 g pack of extra-lean 5% beef mince? Divide the pan into 2 equal halves (200 g each). You get digital-scale accuracy with zero dishes.
- Speak or Snap Complex Meals: When you don't want to type, use Voice Logging ("Two scrambled eggs, two slices of sourdough toast with a teaspoon of butter, and a black coffee") or snap a quick photo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which foods are the riskiest to eyeball without a spoon or scale?
Calorie-dense foods containing more than 400 kcal per 100 g: peanut butter and almond butter, olive and cooking oils, nuts and trail mix, mayo/ranch dressings, and granola. A "heaping" tablespoon of peanut butter often weighs 32–38 g (200–230 kcal)—more than double a level 16 g (95 kcal) tablespoon. Use a level measuring spoon for those five items.
Are CalorieCalc's Android Home Screen Widgets free?
Yes. All 4 Android Home Screen Widgets—including the Daily Calorie & Macro Ring, Water Intake Quick-Logger, Streak Counter, and 1-Tap Scanner Launcher—are 100% free for all CalorieCalc users.
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