How to measure unsweetened applesauce
How full the cup is and how firmly it is packed changes what it holds, so the same cup can weigh a little more or less in your kitchen. A scale gives the same result every time; the chart below converts any amount.
Source: 244 grams per US cup is the cup weight in USDA FoodData Central, entry “USDA FDC 167772 SR Legacy, Applesauce, canned, unsweetened, with added ascorbic acid, 1 cup = 244 g”. A US cup is about 237 milliliters.
Unsweetened applesauce: cups to grams chart
| Cups | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 cup | 31 g | 1.08 oz |
| 1/4 cup | 61 g | 2.15 oz |
| 1/3 cup | 81 g | 2.87 oz |
| 1/2 cup | 122 g | 4.3 oz |
| 2/3 cup | 163 g | 5.74 oz |
| 3/4 cup | 183 g | 6.46 oz |
| 1 cup | 244 g | 8.61 oz |
| 1 1/2 cups | 366 g | 12.9 oz |
| 2 cups | 488 g | 17.2 oz |
| 3 cups | 732 g | 25.8 oz |
| 4 cups | 976 g | 34.4 oz |
Tablespoons and teaspoons of unsweetened applesauce
Three teaspoons make a tablespoon and 16 tablespoons make a cup, so the spoon weights follow straight from the 244 grams per cup. Use level spoons, not heaped ones.
| Spoons | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 tsp | 1.3 g |
| 1/2 tsp | 2.5 g |
| 1 tsp | 5.1 g |
| 1 tbsp | 15 g |
| 2 tbsp | 31 g |
| 3 tbsp | 46 g |
| 4 tbsp | 61 g |
Grams of unsweetened applesauce to cups
Going the other way, divide the grams by 244. A cup of unsweetened applesauce weighs 7 grams more than a cup of water, which is 237 grams.
| Grams | Cups | In the kitchen |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 0.1 cup | about 1.6 tbsp |
| 50 g | 0.2 cup | just under 1/4 cup |
| 100 g | 0.41 cup | just over 3/8 cup |
| 150 g | 0.61 cup | just under 5/8 cup |
| 200 g | 0.82 cup | just under 7/8 cup |
| 250 g | 1.02 cups | just over 1 cup |
| 300 g | 1.23 cups | just under 1 1/4 cups |
| 400 g | 1.64 cups | just over 1 5/8 cups |
| 500 g | 2.05 cups | just over 2 cups |
| 1,000 g | 4.1 cups | just under 4 1/8 cups |
Other fruit per cup
- Raisins: 149 grams per cup
- Dried cranberries: 114 grams per cup
- Chopped dates: 149 grams per cup
- Blueberries: 148 grams per cup
- Strawberries (sliced): 166 grams per cup
- Raspberries: 123 grams per cup
- Mashed banana: 225 grams per cup
For every ingredient in one place, open the cups to grams converter. The recipe scaler resizes a recipe before you weigh the fruit, and the weight converter turns grams into ounces and pounds.
Frequently asked questions
How many grams is 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce?
About 122 grams. A full cup is about 244 grams and 1/4 cup about 61 grams.
How many cups is 100 grams of unsweetened applesauce?
About 0.41 cups, just over 3/8 cup. Divide the grams by 244 to get cups.
How many grams are in a tablespoon of unsweetened applesauce?
About 15 grams in a tablespoon and 5.1 grams in a teaspoon, measured level.
Where does 244 grams per cup of unsweetened applesauce come from?
From USDA FoodData Central, which gives 1 cup = 244 g.