How Is Everyone Measuring Food?

[CCCross 31]

I'm on pureed/soft foods and I'm wondering, what seems the best way to measure food? I've used measuring cups to measure mushed up chicken salad and a scale and the amount in 1/4 cup (2 oz volume) is different than 2 oz (weight) on the scale. My plan was to use to scale after I'm done with purees, since that's how I've always measured for weightloss. Any thoughts?

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

Right now the most important thing is keeping the volume "small" so I would say your current method is right on for the phase you are at. In general, I use measuring cups for volume and a a scale for weight and not try to cross over. I never consider a 1/4 cup to equal 2 ounces... because for most stuff that just doesn't work out.

I sometimes weigh food, just depends what it is. for example, I had some sandwich meat that had nutrition info by the 2 ounces but i didn't know how many slices equaled 2 ounces. So, now, it depends on what I need to know to accurately track the Protein.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I use a 3 oz cup for solids that can be molded and coerced into the cup. Otherwise I have a mechanical scale. Sometimes I put food directly on it and sometimes I put food on a 1 lb small plate and then measure 3 oz. System seems to work pretty well for me. If I am out to dinner or at another house, I do my best to visually measure 3 oz portion. If I am not feeling like I am measuring it right visually my wife jumps in and helps because she is an expert at visually measuring as she spends 1/2 her time cooking and baking.

[CCCross 31]

Thank you for the responses, its reaffirmed that I'm on track. I'll just keep measuring for volume now, then hijack off of fiddlemans idea.