How many fit
Only 7 of the 26 models checked meet every need here: “Small batches come out clean”, “Takes little space where storage is limited”, and “Sauces, mayonnaise and dressings”.
7 models fit, out of 26 checkedPicked for one job
Small recipes are handled cleanly by the KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Chopper
Top pick
KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper
In a compact body, KFC3516ER packs two speeds, Pulse, a pour spout and a drizzle basin. Cuisinart MCH-4 contributes a useful chop and grind blade. When shredding matters, Cuisinart FP-5 is the small choice.
Why it suits this job
- Reach in small batches
- Control of Pulse
- The catch
- It comes without a feed tube, slicing disc or shredding disc.
- Go with Cuisinart Core Custom 4 Cup Chopper if
- Small batches made fast, with little setup and cleanup
More reasons we picked it
- Pour ease
- Cleaning
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A small processor earns its keep by handling modest quantities and cleaning up faster than hand chopping.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the food processors we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Worth knowing
At 3.5 cups, KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper has the smallest work-bowl capacity of the comparable models.
- KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper
- 3.5 cups
- Typical (median)
- 9 cups
- Models with this figure
- 20 of 26
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Small batches come out clean”, “Takes little space where storage is limited”, and “Sauces, mayonnaise and dressings”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedFigures are the stated work-bowl volume. The safe amount of liquid or dough can be less. The median draws on the 20 of 26 models that publish comparable figures.
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| KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper |
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| Cuisinart Core Custom 4 Cup Chopper |
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| Cuisinart 5 Cup Chop and Shred Food Processor |
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3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
KitchenAid, KFC3516ER
3.5 Cup Food Chopper
The lid has a drizzle basin built in, and the chopper itself is tidy for onions, herbs, sauces and dressings.
Top pick ifDips, dressings and small chopped batches for singles and couples
Key facts
- 3.5-cup working bowl with a pour spout
- Two speeds and Pulse
The catch
It comes without a feed tube, slicing disc or shredding disc.
Cuisinart, MCH-4
Core Custom 4 Cup Chopper
This mini chopper keeps things simple, with one reversible blade for herbs, vegetables, nuts and grinding.
Best forSmall batches made fast, with little setup and cleanup
Key facts
- Work bowl of four cups
- Controls for Chop and Grind
The catch
With no feed tube or disc, it cannot slice or shred.
Cuisinart, FP-5
5 Cup Chop and Shred Food Processor
Between a mini chopper and a full-size machine sits this small processor, with a feed chute and a two-way shredding disc.
Best forCompact kitchens that still call for chopped vegetables and shredded cheese
Key facts
- Work bowl of five cups
- Wide-mouthed feed opening
The catch
Family-size prep fills the five-cup bowl in no time.
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Top pick for this job
KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper
Reach in small batches
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Cuisinart Core Custom 4 Cup Chopper
Small batches made fast, with little setup and cleanup
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