Does the Cuisinart Custom 14 have a dishwasher-safe bowl?

Yes, the bowl, blade and other attachments of the Cuisinart Custom 14 are dishwasher-safe.

Does the Cuisinart 14-cup food processor come with a dough blade?

Yes, the Cuisinart Custom 14 comes with a chopping/mixing/dough blade.

How do you shred cheese with the Cuisinart 14-cup food processor?

Use the shredding disc/blade to shred cheese; make sure your cheese is very cold for the best shredding, and cut the block of cheese into smaller chunks before putting them through the feed tube.

Does the Breville Paradice peel potatoes?

No, the Paradice 16 cannot peel potatoes.

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Cuisinart Custom 14-Cup vs. Breville the Paradice 16

The Breville the Paradice 16 food processor sitting on a wooden countertop surrounded by ingredients while chopped tomatoes sit in the bowl

By: Bailey

Content Writer

13 min read

If you're an avid home cook, you may have already taken the extra step by teaching yourself how to properly dice, chop and slice ingredients. Using a knife correctly and knowing the difference between each type of cut is vital to getting the results you expect from your recipe. At the same time, doing all of this slicing, chopping and dicing can be quite time-consuming, especially if dinner needs to be served at a certain time. That's where food processors come in. A single food processor can offer a wide selection of functions, including grating, chopping, mixing, slicing, blending, kneading, pureeing, mincing and more. But how do you know which model is best for you, your kitchen and your cooking habits? Several factors play into choosing the perfect food processor, which will be explored in this blog post, but at Abt, we understand how overwhelming shopping can be when there's a wide selection. That's why we're narrowing down your search by comparing two of our best sellers: the Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor and the Breville the Paradice 16 Food Processor. Keep reading to learn more about these high-quality machines and get ready to optimize your cooking process.

To begin our food processor comparison, we'll discuss both the capacity and power supply of both models. The Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor features a work bowl with a capacity of (you guessed it) 14 cups, while the Breville the Paradice 16 Food Processor work bowl offers a 16-cup capacity. To mix the ingredients in your bowl as perfectly as possible, the Cuisinart food processor is equipped with a 720-watt motor. If that's not enough power for you, the Breville food processor has a high torque 1450-watt induction motor, offering almost twice the drive. With this information in mind, some may find Breville to be the frontrunner, but it really depends on what you plan to do with your food processor. For average home cooks and bakers, the Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor is more than enough to do the job. But if you want to tackle larger recipes, or mix thicker, more complex doughs, the space and power offered with the Breville the Paradice 16 Food Processor will give you the upper hand and allow you to spend less time on mixing.

The controls and settings on both the Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor and the Breville the Paradice 16 Food Processor are fairly straightforward. Both machines have a start/on button, a stop/off button and a pulse button that allows you to mix your recipe in short bursts. The biggest difference you'll find is on the Breville the Paradice 16 Food Processor. This appliance offers a timer, allowing you to set whatever parameter is needed so you can conquer other food prep tasks in the meantime. That's also why the Breville machine has a screen; users can reference the display to see how much time is left until their mixture is complete. While the luxury of a timer is nice to have, most recipes base food processing not on time but texture of the mixture itself, so this extra feature doesn't necessarily make one appliance better or worse than the other.

The Breville the Paradice 16 food processor sitting next to plates of fruit and fruit parfait while chopped up fruit sits in the bowl

The Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup food processor sitting on a countertop next to fruit and cookies while butter and flour sit in the bowl

Outside of the bowl size, the most important aspect of a food processor for most customers is the variety of attachments it comes with. The more attachments you have on hand, the more diverse your food processor use can be. The Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor comes with three attachments, each crafted from stainless steel: a standard slicing disc (4mm), a medium shredding disc and a chopping/mixing/dough blade. If none of these are the attachments you're seeking, the Breville the Paradice 16 Food Processor has nine attachments to offer: 16mm, 12mm & 8mm dicing attachments, a mini blade, a dough blade, a micro-serrated S-blade™, a French fry disc, a reversible shredding disc and a 24 size adjustable slicer. If you're planning to use your food processor for more basic baking tasks, the three Cuisinart attachments should be enough to cover the bases. But if you wish to expand the purpose of your food processor and use it for more unique recipes, you may be seeking the variety of Breville's attachments.

Food processor feeder, food processor feed tube, food processor chute. These are just three different names for the same appliance feature. A feeder/feed tube/chute is a mechanism that allows ingredients to be fed into the processor bowl, even if it's actively running. Because some ingredients may be bulkier or harder to fit into the chute, some food processors also come with a pusher. A pusher refers to a tool that's used to guide tough ingredients through the chute. The Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor features an extra-large feed tube so you can fit a wide array of ingredients into the bowl. It also includes a small, removable clear pusher, as well as a large pusher. The Breville the Paradice 16 Food Processor has an extra-large 5.5-inch feed chute, but the tube also offers 3-in-1 functionality. Users can adjust the chute to sizes ranging from 1.7 to 5.5 inches, depending on what they're trying to fit into the appliance. Plus, the machine even has a feed chute safety system. This system prevents the motor from running unless 1) the pusher is inserted and 2) the lid and bowl are securely locked into position. No matter what size your ingredients are, you won't have to worry about fitting them into the Breville food processor either, as it includes a small, medium and large food pusher. While the Breville the Paradice 16 Food Processor has a more accommodating design, the difference between this machine and the Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor really comes down to how many pushers you get with your purchase. This may not be a deal breaker for most users, so both food processors have something nice to offer in this category.

Now, we'll dive into the additional accessories that come with each model, as well as special features offered outside of basic food processing functions. To begin, the Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor includes a spatula, which is handy for scraping ingredients off the side of the bowl. And upon opening the included instruction book, you'll see that it doubles as a recipe book. Should you ever run out of ways to use your food processor or meals to make, you can turn to the booklet and get inspired. The extras offered with the Breville the Paradice 16 Food Processor are quite similar. This model also comes with a plastic spatula, but rather than including a physical recipe book, the appliance is compatible with the Breville+ app. Breville+ is packed full of food processor resources, including cook guides, live and on-demand classes, and over 75 guided recipes, all of which have been tuned and tested for your unit. The only accessories the Breville processor has that the Cuisinart doesn't are a storage container and a cleaning brush, which is handy for scrubbing discs, blades, bowls and other attachments. While a cleaning brush is nice to have on hand, many homeowners have cleaning supplies of their own already, so once again, this factor may not be a big deal breaker. That being said, providing an organized, compact way to house your small appliance and its attachments is extremely helpful, as most kitchens are already crowded with cookware anyway. Plus, it will prevent you from losing any smaller pieces or attachments among your other cabinet clutter. If optimized storage and virtual compatibility are details that matter to you, then the Breville the Paradice 16 Food Processor may be the best option for you. If you're fine referencing a physical recipe book and you've already got your kitchen storage system under control, the Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor will be more than enough for your cooking needs.

The Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup food processor sitting on a countertop next to dough and ingredients while a red mixture sits in the bowl

The Breville the Paradice 16 food processor sitting on a countertop while a woman puts celery and carrots into the chute to chop them

Our last comparison isn't really a comparison at all, as the physical construction and design of these food processors are pretty much the same. Both the Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor and the Breville the Paradice 16 Food Processor have BPA-free bowls. BPA is an industrial chemical used to manufacture certain plastics, but over the years, it's been linked to several different types of health problems. While both of the food processors have plastic bowls, the BPA-free construction of both bowls will give you peace of mind that no matter what dish you make with your machine, it will be safe to consume. To ensure long-term durability, the motor base of both processors is crafted from stainless steel. And when the time comes to clean your food processor and its attachments, you won't have to waste time scrubbing over the sink as both models (outside of the motor bases) are dishwasher-safe.

So which food processor is right for you? After reading our comparison, we hope you'll look into the factors that matter most to you, like:

What do I plan to make with my food processor?
How many people am I feeding?
What types of cutting and other recipe steps do you need assistance with?

These are just some of the questions you can ask yourself to help determine how much capacity you'll need, what attachments you'll want on hand and more. We will note, however, that budget is likely to play a role in which food processor you choose, as the Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor is currently on sale for $199.95 while the Breville the Paradice 16 Food Processor currently costs $699.95. Interested in learning more about food processors before purchasing one of these models from Abt? Take a closer look at our food processor buying guide. You can also reference our best food processors of 2025 if you're curious to see what other models we're loving this year.