Best Electric Vegetable Dicer: 7 Machines That Make Cubes

A spinning blade does not dice. It makes irregular chopped pieces. The machines here use a slicing disc followed by a grid, which is the mechanism needed for repeatable cubes. Decide whether you need occasional bowls or continuous production before looking at wattage.

We have not tested these products hands-on. We compared current manufacturer documentation with the actual decision behind this search. Prices, stock, package contents, and warranty terms can change. Check the exact model and included accessories before paying.

Quick comparison

Product	Relevant design	Best for	Main drawback
Breville Sous Chef 16 Peel & Dice BFP820	16-cup bowl, 1200-watt motor, and included 12-millimeter dicing kit	serious home dicing and large batches	It weighs more than 30 pounds and needs room for both the processor and its accessory storage box
Sammic CA-31	Optional dicing grids with matched discs	high-output restaurant dicing	Cut sets cost extra
Waring Commercial WFP16SCD	Available 8, 10, and 12-millimeter dicing assemblies	kitchens needing several cube sizes	Confirm which kit is included
Robot Coupe CL50	1.5-horsepower induction motor, 425 rpm, rated output up to 220 pounds per hour	high-volume commercial prep	Discs and dicing grids determine the cut and can change the final cost
Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus DLC-2A	24-ounce bowl, reversible chop and grind blade	small batches and texture control	The bowl is only three cups, and there is no feed tube
KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper KFC3516	3.5-cup bowl, two speeds plus pulse, drizzle basin	sauces, dressings, and measured pulsing	The extra control makes the lid and switch arrangement a little busier, and the bowl is still too small for family-size slicing work
Hamilton Beach Stack & Press 72740	350-watt motor, three-cup bowl, press-to-run lid	one-touch chopping	One control keeps operation simple, but it gives less texture control than separate speeds or a dedicated pulse button

Breville Sous Chef 16 Peel & Dice BFP820: Serious home dicing and large batches

Choose Breville Sous Chef 16 Peel & Dice BFP820 when serious home dicing and large batches are the priority. The included kit makes 12-millimeter dice, while other discs handle slicing, shredding, julienne cuts, and fries. Its small nested bowl also keeps modest chopping jobs near the blade. The manufacturer documents the model and its current specifications here.

Pros

• 16-cup bowl, 1200-watt motor, and included 12-millimeter dicing kit.
• Its design directly suits serious home dicing and large batches.
• Model-specific instructions and parts information are available.

Cons

• It weighs more than 30 pounds and needs room for both the processor and its accessory storage box.
• It still needs sensible ingredient preparation and careful blade cleaning.

This is my starting recommendation for the exact search intent. It solves the main job without asking the buyer to work around the wrong mechanism.

Sammic CA-31: High-output restaurant dicing

The case for Sammic CA-31 is high-output restaurant dicing. Sammic rates it for 300 to 1,000 pounds per hour and provides a grid cleaner, though the cut set still needs to be specified. The manufacturer lists the machine and compatible dicing hardware.

Pros

• 1.5-horsepower motor, continuous feed, and several grid sizes.
• Its design directly suits high-output restaurant dicing.
• Model-specific instructions and parts information are available.

Cons

• Discs and grids are part of the purchasing decision, and the machine needs commercial storage and service.
• It still needs sensible ingredient preparation and careful blade cleaning.

Choose it for that stated strength. Its drawback is meaningful, so it should not automatically replace the first pick.

Waring Commercial WFP16SCD: Kitchens needing several cube sizes

For kitchens needing several cube sizes, Waring Commercial WFP16SCD makes the clearest tradeoff. Waring lists separate dicing assemblies in 8, 10, and 12-millimeter sizes, so the kitchen can match cube size to the menu. The specification sheet identifies the compatible assemblies.

Pros

• Three listed dicing sizes plus a sealed batch bowl.
• Its design suits kitchens that need more than one cube size.
• Model-specific instructions and parts information are available.

Cons

• Dicing assemblies may not be included in the base package, so the listing needs close inspection.
• It still needs sensible ingredient preparation and careful blade cleaning.

Choose it for that stated strength. Its drawback is meaningful, so it should not automatically replace the first pick.

Robot Coupe CL50: High-volume commercial prep

If high-volume commercial prep is the job you do most often, Robot Coupe CL50 is the one to inspect first. Its 1.5-horsepower induction motor runs at 425 rpm, with a rated output up to 220 pounds per hour. The manufacturer documents the current model and configuration here.

Pros

• The design matches high-volume commercial prep.

Cons

• Discs and dicing grids determine the cut and can change the final cost.

Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus DLC-2A: Small batches and texture control

Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus DLC-2A earns its place here through small batches and texture control. It has a 24-ounce bowl and a reversible chop-and-grind blade. The manufacturer documents the current model and configuration here.

Pros

• The design matches small batches and texture control.

Cons

• The bowl is only three cups, and there is no feed tube.

KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper KFC3516: Sauces, dressings, and measured pulsing

Buy KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper KFC3516 for sauces, dressings, and measured pulsing. It has a 3.5-cup bowl, two speeds plus pulse, and a drizzle basin. The manufacturer documents the current model and configuration here.

Pros

• The design matches sauces, dressings, and measured pulsing.

Cons

• The extra control makes the lid and switch arrangement a little busier, and the bowl is still too small for family-size slicing work.

Hamilton Beach Stack & Press 72740: One-touch chopping

When the job is one-touch chopping, Hamilton Beach Stack & Press 72740 gives you the relevant setup. It has a 350-watt motor, three-cup bowl, and press-to-run lid. The manufacturer documents the current model and configuration here.

Pros

• The design matches one-touch chopping.

Cons

• One control keeps operation simple, but it gives less texture control than separate speeds or a dedicated pulse button.

What matters for this job

• Pick cube size around the dish. Fine salsa, soup vegetables, and roasted potatoes do not need the same grid.
• Check whether the dicing kit comes in the box. Compatible does not mean included, especially on commercial listings.
• Firm, fresh produce passes through a grid more cleanly than soft or thawed ingredients. Never add force beyond the maker’s pusher instructions.
• Use the supplied grid cleaner with the machine unplugged. Knives and improvised metal tools can damage the grid and put hands near sharp edges.

Prepare ingredients on a board and stay within the marked capacity. Fit every lid, pusher, and guard before starting. Unplug an electric machine before touching a blade or clearing a grid. Lift manual blades by the hub and store them under their cover.

Which pick makes sense?

The first product is the closest answer for most readers who typed this exact modifier. The second changes the answer when workload or required cut changes. The third covers a smaller, more specific use case rather than pretending every buyer needs the same size machine.

You can compare the wider category in our best food chopper guide and see cordless options in the manual vegetable chopper guide. Buyers choosing an electric countertop bowl should also read the mini electric chopper guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between chopping and dicing?

Chopping creates pieces of mixed shape and size. Dicing uses straight cuts in several directions to create more consistent cubes.

Can these dice tomatoes?

Some grids can handle firm tomatoes, but very ripe fruit may crush. Check the disc guide and use the feed method specified for soft produce.

Is an electric dicer worth it for one person?

Usually not unless batch cooking is frequent. A knife or compact chopper has fewer parts to clean for one or two servings.

Before you buy

Uniform dice starts with the attachment, not the word “dicer” in a product title. A grid sets one dimension and the matching disc pushes food through it. Check the stated cube size and included parts before buying. A bowl chopper with an S-blade can make small pieces, but it cannot make consistent cubes because the blade cuts at changing angles.

Think about the food and the cleanup. Firm vegetables usually behave more predictably than very soft, wet produce, which can smear against a grid. Prepare pieces to fit the feed opening and keep a brush or safe clearing method available as described by the maker. For one person, a knife may still be faster once setup and washing are counted. For meal prep or repeated service, consistent pieces can justify the larger machine and its storage needs.

How we chose

We checked cutting mechanism, normal batch size, controls, cleaning directions, safety hardware, and whether each model answers this article’s modifier. Product facts come from the manufacturer pages linked above. For outside context, we reviewed Food & Wine’s tested vegetable chopper comparison and Tom’s Guide’s manual chopper comparison. We did not perform their tests or copy their rankings.

Recommendation

The Breville Sous Chef 16 Peel & Dice is the best electric vegetable dicer for home use. Robot Coupe CL50 is the commercial step up. Verify the exact accessory package and current care instructions before checkout.