Pumpkin Puree Grams to Cups
Pumpkin Puree weighs about 245g per cup. Canned puree. Home-roasted and mashed pumpkin can run lighter depending on straining.
- Cups (US Customary)
- 0.41 (⅜)
- Tablespoons
- 6.5
- Teaspoons
- 19.6
- Milliliters
- 97 ml
Pumpkin Puree Grams to Cups Conversion Table
Pumpkin Puree density: 245g 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 | 6.5 |
| 125g | 0.51 | ½ | 8.2 |
| 150g | 0.61 | ⅝ | 9.8 |
| 175g | 0.71 | ¾ | 11.4 |
| 200g | 0.82 | ⅞ | 13.1 |
| 225g | 0.92 | ⅞ | 14.7 |
| 250g | 1.02 | 1⅛ | 16.3 |
| 300g | 1.22 | 1¼ | 19.6 |
| 350g | 1.43 | 1⅜ | 22.9 |
| 400g | 1.63 | 1⅝ | 26.1 |
| 500g | 2.04 | 2⅛ | 32.7 |
Ingredient Profile
Pumpkin Puree has a density of 245g per cup, based on USDA FoodData Central data. Canned puree. Home-roasted and mashed pumpkin can run lighter depending on straining.
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 Pumpkin Puree 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 pumpkin puree 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.
Pumpkin Puree vs Other Produce & Purees
Ingredients in the same category don't always share a similar density. Here's how pumpkin puree compares to other produce & purees on this site.
| Ingredient | Grams per Cup | vs Pumpkin Puree |
|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Puree | 245g | baseline |
| Mashed Banana | 225g | -8% |
| Applesauce | 244g | 0% |
| 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 Pumpkin Puree?
Need every amount at once? See the full pumpkin puree conversion chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many grams are in a cup of pumpkin puree?+
A cup of pumpkin puree weighs about 245g. Canned puree. Home-roasted and mashed pumpkin can run lighter depending on straining.
How do I measure pumpkin puree accurately?+
Purees should be leveled with a spatula. Chopped produce should be packed only if the recipe specifically calls for it.
Does pumpkin puree's weight per cup ever change?+
Yes, slightly. Canned puree. Home-roasted and mashed pumpkin can run lighter depending on straining. A kitchen scale removes that variation entirely.
What's the best way to convert pumpkin puree from grams to cups?+
Use the converter at the top of this page, or divide your gram amount by 245 to get cups.
Why does pumpkin puree 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 pumpkin puree, not a category-wide average.
Is 245g per cup the same across every brand of pumpkin puree?+
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.