Ingredient Database

All-Purpose Flour

The everyday flour used in most home baking and cooking.

125g per US cup →

Bread Flour

Higher-protein flour that builds chewy structure in bread, pizza, and bagels.

127g per US cup →

Cake Flour

Fine, low-protein flour that gives cakes a tender, delicate crumb.

114g per US cup →

Whole Wheat Flour

Whole-grain flour with more fiber, bran, and flavor than all-purpose.

120g per US cup →

Self-Rising Flour

All-purpose flour pre-mixed with baking powder and salt.

125g per US cup →

Almond Flour

Finely ground blanched almonds, common in gluten-free baking.

96g per US cup →

Coconut Flour

Highly absorbent flour milled from dried coconut meat.

112g per US cup →

Oat Flour

Ground rolled oats, often used as a flour substitute.

100g per US cup →

Rice Flour

Fine flour milled from white rice, common in gluten-free recipes.

158g per US cup →

Rye Flour

Dense, earthy flour used for hearty breads.

102g per US cup →

Spelt Flour

An ancient wheat variety with a nutty flavor.

120g per US cup →

Gluten-Free Flour Blend

All-purpose gluten-free blend; brands vary, so treat this as a starting point.

140g per US cup →

Cornmeal

Ground dried corn used in cornbread and polenta.

160g per US cup →

Granulated Sugar

Standard white sugar crystals used throughout baking.

200g per US cup →

Brown Sugar (packed)

Brown sugar measured packed into the cup, the default unless a recipe says otherwise.

220g per US cup →

Light Brown Sugar (packed)

Lightly molasses-flavored brown sugar, packed into the cup.

215g per US cup →

Dark Brown Sugar (packed)

Deeper molasses-flavored brown sugar, packed into the cup.

225g per US cup →

Powdered Sugar

Fine sugar used for frosting, glaze, and dusting.

120g per US cup →

Powdered Sugar (sifted)

Sifted powdered sugar is noticeably lighter by volume than spooned.

110g per US cup →

Honey

Thick liquid sweetener, denser than most syrups.

340g per US cup →

Maple Syrup

Sweet maple sap reduction used on pancakes and in baking.

322g per US cup →

Molasses

Thick, dark syrup left over from sugar refining.

340g per US cup →

Coconut Sugar

Granulated sugar made from coconut palm sap.

200g per US cup →

Turbinado Sugar

Coarse, minimally processed raw sugar crystals.

190g per US cup →

Demerara Sugar

Large-crystal, light brown raw cane sugar.

200g per US cup →

Butter

Softened or melted butter measured in a standard cup.

227g per US cup →

Shortening

Solid vegetable fat often used for extra-tender baked goods.

191g per US cup →

Vegetable Oil

Neutral cooking oil, liquid at room temperature.

218g per US cup →

Olive Oil

Pressed olive oil used for cooking and dressings.

216g per US cup →

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil, solid below ~76°F and liquid above it.

224g per US cup →

Peanut Butter

Thick nut butter spread; density varies a little by brand.

258g per US cup →

Milk

Standard whole milk used in batters, sauces, and doughs.

245g per US cup →

Heavy Cream

High-fat cream used for whipping and rich sauces.

238g per US cup →

Yogurt

Plain yogurt; thickness varies by brand and straining.

245g per US cup →

Sour Cream

Tangy cultured dairy used in baking and toppings.

230g per US cup →

Half-and-Half

A blend of milk and cream, richer than milk alone.

240g per US cup →

Cream Cheese

Block cream cheese commonly used in cheesecake and frosting.

232g per US cup →

Cheddar (shredded)

Shredded cheddar cheese; density varies with shred size.

113g per US cup →

Rice (uncooked)

Dry, uncooked white rice; density varies slightly by variety.

185g per US cup →

Brown Rice (uncooked)

Dry, uncooked whole-grain brown rice.

195g per US cup →

Jasmine Rice (uncooked)

Fragrant long-grain rice, uncooked.

190g per US cup →

Basmati Rice (uncooked)

Aromatic long-grain rice, uncooked.

185g per US cup →

Oats (rolled)

Old-fashioned rolled oats; density varies by brand and cut.

90g per US cup →

Oats (steel-cut)

Chopped whole oat groats, heavier than rolled oats.

180g per US cup →

Quinoa (uncooked)

Dry quinoa seeds before cooking.

170g per US cup →

Pasta (dry)

Dry pasta; density varies a lot by shape.

100g per US cup →

Lentils (dry)

Dry lentils before soaking or cooking.

190g per US cup →

Black Beans (dry)

Dry black beans before soaking or cooking.

200g per US cup →

Water

Pure water: 1 US cup weighs exactly 236.588 g.

236.588g per US cup →

Broth (stock)

Water-like cooking liquids are close to 1 g/ml.

236.588g per US cup →

Cornstarch

Fine starch thickener used in sauces and baking.

128g per US cup →

Cocoa Powder

Unsweetened natural cocoa powder for baking and drinks.

100g per US cup →

Table Salt

Fine table salt; density can vary with grain size.

288g per US cup →

Baking Soda

Sodium bicarbonate leavening agent.

220g per US cup →

Baking Powder

Double-acting leavening agent; density varies by brand.

192g per US cup →

Yeast (dry)

Active dry or instant yeast granules.

150g per US cup →

Breadcrumbs

Dry breadcrumbs; density varies with grind size.

110g per US cup →

Jam / Jelly

Sweet fruit spread, approximate density.

320g per US cup →

Chocolate Chips

Semi-sweet chocolate chips; can vary by chip size.

170g per US cup →

Almonds (sliced)

Sliced almonds; density varies by cut.

90g per US cup →

Walnuts (chopped)

Chopped walnuts; density varies by chop size.

120g per US cup →

Chia Seeds

Small seeds used for puddings and as an egg substitute.

190g per US cup →

Flaxseed (ground)

Ground flaxseed, often used as a vegan egg substitute.

110g per US cup →