Applesauce Grams to Cups
Applesauce weighs about 244g per cup. Unsweetened. Sweetened applesauce runs about 246g per cup.
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.41 (⅜)
- Tablespoons
- 6.6
- Teaspoons
- 19.7
- Milliliters
- 97 ml
Applesauce Grams to Cups Conversion Table
Applesauce density: 244g per cup (USDA FoodData Central)
| Grams | Cups (Decimal) | Cups (Fraction) | Tablespoons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10g | 0.04 | ⅛ | 0.7 |
| 25g | 0.10 | ⅛ | 1.6 |
| 50g | 0.20 | ¼ | 3.3 |
| 75g | 0.31 | ⅓ | 4.9 |
| 100g | 0.41 | ⅜ | 6.6 |
| 125g | 0.51 | ½ | 8.2 |
| 150g | 0.61 | ⅝ | 9.8 |
| 175g | 0.72 | ¾ | 11.5 |
| 200g | 0.82 | ⅞ | 13.1 |
| 225g | 0.92 | ⅞ | 14.8 |
| 250g | 1.02 | 1⅛ | 16.4 |
| 300g | 1.23 | 1¼ | 19.7 |
| 350g | 1.43 | 1⅜ | 23.0 |
| 400g | 1.64 | 1⅝ | 26.2 |
| 500g | 2.05 | 2⅛ | 32.8 |
Ingredient Profile
Applesauce has a density of 244g per cup, based on USDA FoodData Central data. Unsweetened. Sweetened applesauce runs about 246g per cup.
Density can shift with brand, moisture content, or how the ingredient was packed before it reached your kitchen. Weighing on a scale removes that guesswork.
For comparison, honey is denser at 340g per cup, while panko breadcrumbs is lighter at 60g per cup — a reminder that weight per cup varies by ingredient, not by category alone.
How to Measure Applesauce in Cups
Purees should be leveled with a spatula. Chopped produce should be packed only if the recipe specifically calls for it.
Puree consistency varies by brand and preparation method, so a homemade puree may measure differently by weight than a canned one even at the same cup volume.
If a recipe calls for applesauce by weight instead of volume, a digital kitchen scale set to grams removes any measuring-technique variation entirely — the converter at the top of this page shows both figures side by side so you can check your result either way.
Applesauce vs Other Produce & Purees
Ingredients in the same category don't always share a similar density. Here's how applesauce compares to other produce & purees on this site.
| Ingredient | Grams per Cup | vs Applesauce |
|---|---|---|
| Applesauce | 244g | baseline |
| Pumpkin Puree | 245g | 0% |
| Mashed Banana | 225g | -8% |
| Shredded Carrot | 110g | -55% |
Common Recipe Uses
- Recipes typically call for this ingredient in amounts ranging from a tablespoon to a full cup, depending on the dish.
- Check your specific recipe for the exact gram amount, then use the converter above to find the matching cup measurement.
How Much Is X Grams of Applesauce?
Need every amount at once? See the full applesauce conversion chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in a cup of applesauce?+
A cup of applesauce weighs about 244g. Unsweetened. Sweetened applesauce runs about 246g per cup.
How do I measure applesauce accurately?+
Purees should be leveled with a spatula. Chopped produce should be packed only if the recipe specifically calls for it.
Does applesauce's weight per cup ever change?+
Yes, slightly. Unsweetened. Sweetened applesauce runs about 246g per cup. A kitchen scale removes that variation entirely.
What's the best way to convert applesauce from grams to cups?+
Use the converter at the top of this page, or divide your gram amount by 244 to get cups.
Why does applesauce weigh a different amount per cup than other produce & purees?+
Even within the same category, particle size, moisture, and packing differ enough to change the weight-per-cup figure by 10-30%. That's why this page uses a value measured specifically for applesauce, not a category-wide average.
Is 244g per cup the same across every brand of applesauce?+
It's close for most brands, though minor milling, processing, or moisture differences can shift the true figure by a few grams. USDA FoodData Central provides the reference value used here.