Unsweetened Applesauce — Grams ↔ Cups Converter
1 US Customary cup (236.6 mL) of unsweetened applesauce weighs 244 grams (8.61 ounces or 15.3g per tablespoon) when measured pour and level; 1 Metric cup (250 mL) weighs 257.8g and 100g equals ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + ¾ tsp for accurate kitchen baking.
Kitchen note: 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of unsweetened applesauce (pour and level) weighs 244g, while 1 International Metric Cup (250 mL) weighs 258g.
Applesauce: Cups & Spoons to Grams
Based on 244g per 236.6 mL US cup (Pour and level).
| Volume | Grams | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Teaspoon (tsp) | 5.1 g | 0.18 oz |
| 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) | 15.3 g | 0.54 oz |
| ⅛ US Cup (2 tbsp) | 30.5 g | 1.08 oz |
| ¼ US Cup (4 tbsp) | 61 g | 2.15 oz |
| ⅓ US Cup | 81.3 g | 2.87 oz |
| ½ US Cup (8 tbsp) | 122 g | 4.3 oz |
| ⅔ US Cup | 162.7 g | 5.74 oz |
| ¾ US Cup (12 tbsp) | 183 g | 6.46 oz |
| 1 US Cup (236.6 mL) | 244 g | 8.61 oz |
| 1 Metric Cup (250 mL) | 257.8 g | 9.09 oz |
| 1 ½ US Cups | 366 g | 12.91 oz |
| 2 US Cups | 488 g | 17.21 oz |
| 3 US Cups | 732 g | 25.82 oz |
| 4 US Cups (1 Quart) | 976 g | 34.43 oz |
Applesauce: Grams to US Cups
Nearest practical baker cup & spoon breakdown.
| Weight | Kitchen Measure | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 10 g | 2 tsp | 0.04 c |
| 25 g | 1 tbsp + 2 tsp | 0.10 c |
| 50 g | 3 tbsp + ¾ tsp | 0.20 c |
| 75 g | ¼ cup + 2 ¾ tsp | 0.31 c |
| 100 g | ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp + ¾ tsp | 0.41 c |
| 125 g | ½ cup | 0.51 c |
| 150 g | ½ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 ½ tsp | 0.61 c |
| 200 g | ¾ cup + 1 tbsp + ¼ tsp | 0.82 c |
| 250 g | 1 cup + 1 ¼ tsp | 1.02 c |
| 300 g | 1 cup + 3 tbsp + 2 tsp | 1.23 c |
| 400 g | 1 ½ cups + 2 tbsp + ¾ tsp | 1.64 c |
| 500 g | 2 cups + 2 ¼ tsp | 2.05 c |
| 750 g | 3 cups + 1 tbsp + ½ tsp | 3.07 c |
| 1000 g | 4 cups + 1 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 4.10 c |
How to Measure Unsweetened Applesauce Accurately
Pour or spoon smooth applesauce into the measuring cup and level. Applesauce contains about 88% water and dissolved fruit pectin, giving it a dense fluid weight of 244 grams per level cup.
Data reference: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 171694; Processed Apple Institute
Common Culinary Uses
- Low-fat baking fat replacer
- Spice cakes and applesauce cake
- Vegan egg replacer in muffins
- Pork chops glaze
Weight-Aware Substitutions
- Mashed ripe banana at 1:1 weight (244g) in quick breads.
- Pureed canned pumpkin or plain whole yogurt at 1:1 weight.
Exact Unsweetened Applesauce Recipe Conversions
Grams & Ounces to Cups
Unsweetened Applesauce Measuring FAQs
How do I substitute applesauce for oil in baking? ▾
Replace up to half the vegetable oil or butter by weight with unsweetened applesauce to cut fat while preserving tender crumb moisture.
Can applesauce replace eggs in baking? ▾
Use 1/4 cup (60 grams) of unsweetened applesauce per egg in dense baked goods like brownies and muffins.