Blender vs Food Processor
Side-by-side specs and current Ghana prices for the Blender and the Food Processor.
| Spec | Blender | Food Processor |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Ghana | Not in stock | Not in stock |
| Power | ||
| Light use | About 300–600 W: soft fruit, sauces | – |
| Everyday | About 600–1000 W | – |
| Heavy duty | 1000 W and above: ice, tough ingredients | – |
| Typical | – | About 500–1200 W |
| Jug | ||
| Size | About 1–2 litres | – |
| Material | Plastic or glass | – |
| Attachments | ||
| Common | Dry mill or grinder cup | Chopping blade, slicing and grating discs, dough blade, sometimes a blender jug |
| Bowl | ||
| Size | – | About 1.5–3.5 litres |
Why choose the Blender
An electric jug with spinning blades for blending pepper, tomatoes and onions for stews, smoothies and drinks. Models with a dry mill also grind spices.
- Blends pepper and stew base in seconds
- Dry mill attachment grinds spices
- Glass jugs resist stains and smells
- Pulse function for coarse textures
Why choose the Food Processor
A kitchen machine with blades and discs for chopping, slicing, grating and kneading. It does jobs a blender can't, like slicing onions or making dough.
- Slices and grates in seconds
- Kneads dough
- Many models include a blender jug