Food Equivalents
Knowing your food equivalents can save time when working out a recipe. One example of a food equivalent is: one stick of butter equals 8 tablespoons of the stuff. Pretty handy, huh? This table lists common equivalent measurements that you may find useful.
| This Measurement . . . | . . . Equals This Measurement |
|---|---|
| 3 medium apples or bananas | about 1 pound |
| 1 ounce baking chocolate | 1 square |
| 2 slices bread | about 1 cup fresh bread crumbs |
| 1 pound brown sugar | 2 1/4 cups packed |
| 4 tablespoons butter | 1/2 stick |
| 8 tablespoons butter | 1 stick |
| 4 sticks butter | 1 pound |
| 6 ounces chocolate chips | about 1 cup |
| 1 pound confectioners’ sugar | about 4 1/2 cups sifted |
| 1 pound granulated sugar | 2 cups |
| 1/2 pound hard cheese (such as cheddar) | about 2 cups grated |
| 1 cup heavy whipping cream | 2 cups whipped cream |
| 1 medium lemon | 3 tablespoons juice, 2 to 3 teaspoons grated zest |
| 1 pound macaroni | 4 cups raw, 8 cups cooked |
| 4 ounces nuts | about 2/3 cup chopped |
| 1 large onion | about 1 cup chopped |
| 1 cup uncooked rice | 4 cups cooked |
| 1 pint strawberries | about 2 cups sliced |
| 1 large tomato | about 3/4 cup chopped |
| 3 to 4 tomatoes | about 1 pound |
| 1 pound all-purpose flour | about 4 cups sifted |
