KitchenAid Chefs Chopper KFC3100

In tests, the three-cup KitchenAid Chef's Chopper KFC3100 beat the competition at almost all tasks. Reviewers say the KitchenAid KFC3100 is perfect for smaller jobs like chopping almonds, grating parmesan cheese, and processing whole spices. It performs less well at chopping herbs and for pureeing. Owners like the compact footprint and easy cleanup. Some consumers complain that the KitchenAid KFC3100 is noisy when running, and that purees and sauces can fly out through the holes in the lid. For larger jobs, reviewers recommend the seven-cup Cuisinart DLC-10S (*est. $100), which has enough capacity to serve a small or medium size family.

We found professional testing of mini choppers at both Consumer Reports and Cook's Illustrated, where editors test a wide range of models with the same jobs: chopping, pureeing, and dicing. Another test at Cook's Illustrated compares the utility of a mini chopper to other tools such as kitchen shears and a mandoline. Consumer-written reviews at Cooking.com, Amazon.com, and Epinions.com give more insight into the pros and cons of the KitchenAid Chef's Chopper.