We compared two colour-coded chopping board sets: the Fotouzy Flexible Cutting Board Mats (Set of 7) and the 6X Colour Coded Chopping Boards Set with Rack.
What we looked at
Number of boards, thickness, colour coding, storage, and price.
The verdict
If you want thin, flexible, dishwasher-safe mats in 7 colours with food icons, the Fotouzy set is the pick at £16.99, and it costs £22.00 less. If you would rather have six rigid 10mm boards with a rack and wall chart, the 6X set is the alternative, at £38.99.
A £16.99 set of 7 thin flexible mats with food icons.
A £38.99 set of six 450 x 300 x 10mm boards with a rack and wall chart.
Fotouzy Flexible Colour-Coded Cutting Board Mats, Set of 7 — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a set of 7 flexible, BPA-free, non-porous plastic cutting mats, each 12 x 15 inches and 1mm thick, with a waffle-textured anti-skid back, dishwasher-safe (below 90°C), colour-coded with food icons (red for meat, green for vegetables, blue for fish, yellow for fruit) and able to be curled to pour food. Carries 4.2 stars from 9.9K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the 6X set on these listings, at £16.99
- 7 colour-coded mats with food icons
- Flexible and dishwasher-safe per the listing
- Large review history (9.9K ratings)
Worth knowing
- Only 1mm thick, so not a rigid board
- Lower star rating than the 6X set (4.2 vs 4.7)
Best for
- Buyers who want a low-cost colour-coded set
- Anyone who wants mats that go in the dishwasher
- Those who want food icons to guide use
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want thick rigid boards
- Anyone who wants a storage rack included
6X Colour Coded Chopping Boards Set with Rack and Wall Chart — Rigid Set with Rack
Intended for: Marketed as a set of six colour-coded chopping boards, each 450 x 300 x 10mm, described as colour coded to comply with HACCP food regulations, supplied with a rack and a wall chart. The listing gives limited further detail. Carries 4.7 stars from 237 ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Six rigid 10mm-thick boards at 450 x 300mm
- Rack and wall chart included
- Colour coded to HACCP food regulations per the listing
- Higher star rating than the Fotouzy set (4.7 vs 4.2)
Worth knowing
- Costs £22.00 more than the Fotouzy set on these listings
- Much smaller review history (237 vs 9.9K ratings)
Best for
- Buyers who want thick, rigid boards
- Anyone who wants a rack and wall chart
- Those who want the higher-rated set
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone short of storage space
