# I learned a lesson about the 3 scoops today

**URL:** <https://discourse.huel.com/t/i-learned-a-lesson-about-the-3-scoops-today/526>\
**Category:** Experiences\
**Created:** [October 29, 2017, 10:50pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/i-learned-a-lesson-about-the-3-scoops-today/526 "2017-10-29T22:50:37Z")\
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**Author:** ![KingPoacher](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.huel.com/kingpoacher/32/177_2.png) [@KingPoacher](https://discourse.huel.com/u/KingPoacher)\
**Post date:** [October 29, 2017, 10:50pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/i-learned-a-lesson-about-the-3-scoops-today/526/1 "2017-10-29T22:50:37Z")

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So tonight to get ready to take Huel to work I busted out my scale and a couple zip lock bags. Put 3 scoops into the bag and placed it on the scale. I was nowhere near the 127 grams lol. I was around 89g. If you aren’t weighing your scoops I would suggest making sure the scoop is compacted by pushing it against the side of the bag. When I did this they always ended up between 123g and 129g.

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**Author:** ![Trevor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.huel.com/trevor/32/169_2.png) [@Trevor](https://discourse.huel.com/u/Trevor)\
**Post date:** [October 30, 2017, 2:54am UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/i-learned-a-lesson-about-the-3-scoops-today/526/2 "2017-10-30T02:54:45Z")

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Now that’s good to know! I’m a total rookie with this stuff!

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**Author:** ![0ard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/b3f665/32.png) [@0ard](https://discourse.huel.com/u/0ard)\
**Post date:** [November 2, 2017, 11:58pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/i-learned-a-lesson-about-the-3-scoops-today/526/3 "2017-11-02T23:58:49Z")

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Oh wow, that’s good to know. I haven’t been compressing mine at all. I only remember the instructions talking about flat scoops, not compacted. Thanks!

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**Author:** ![blueeyedme](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ccd318/32.png) [@blueeyedme](https://discourse.huel.com/u/blueeyedme)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2017, 4:54pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/i-learned-a-lesson-about-the-3-scoops-today/526/4 "2017-11-03T16:54:20Z")

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3 scoops will be in the 110-115 range at about 450 calories. Reading the UK blog, this appears to be intentional. Not sure why the labeling doesn’t match.

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**Author:** ![KingPoacher](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.huel.com/kingpoacher/32/177_2.png) [@KingPoacher](https://discourse.huel.com/u/KingPoacher)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2017, 5:19pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/i-learned-a-lesson-about-the-3-scoops-today/526/5 "2017-11-03T17:19:52Z")

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Idk. When I compressed mine came out between 123 and 129. 9 times it worked. I’ll try again soon since I’m about to restock my quick packs

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**Author:** ![hammermal36](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e68b1a/32.png) [@hammermal36](https://discourse.huel.com/u/hammermal36)\
**Post date:** [November 14, 2017, 6:07pm UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/i-learned-a-lesson-about-the-3-scoops-today/526/6 "2017-11-14T18:07:03Z")

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I bought a scale and wanted to confirm what the OP had observed. Three unpacked scoops were weighing approximately 90g, I started using the scale on Monday and have noticed that I am not getting hungry as quickly. So I assume I was seriously short-changing myself on caloric intake.

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**Author:** ![Aliusia](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/discourse.huel.com/aliusia/32/783_2.png) [@Aliusia](https://discourse.huel.com/u/Aliusia)\
**Post date:** [April 23, 2018, 10:44am UTC](https://discourse.huel.com/t/i-learned-a-lesson-about-the-3-scoops-today/526/7 "2018-04-23T10:44:03Z")

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Good to know…I’m gonna buy a scale.  
For being a simple plan I’ve now bought a blender, flavor add-ins, and now I need a scale to measure. 😂 I’m ok with all that because this product is still healthier then any food we can get here in the US. I plan on consuming only Huel twice a day.