Ingredient Density Analysis
Side-by-Side Ingredient Density Comparison
See how volume vs mass changes drastically across baking ingredients from light powdered sugar (120g/cup) to dense honey (340g/cup).
| Ingredient | Category | US Cup Weight | Density (g/cm³) | 100g equals in Cups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-Purpose Flour | flours-and-starches | 125 g | 0.528 | 0.8 cups |
| Bread Flour | flours-and-starches | 130 g | 0.549 | ¾ cup |
| Cake Flour | flours-and-starches | 115 g | 0.486 | 0.87 cups |
| Whole Wheat Flour | flours-and-starches | 120 g | 0.507 | 0.83 cups |
| Almond Flour | flours-and-starches | 112 g | 0.473 | 0.89 cups |
| Coconut Flour | flours-and-starches | 128 g | 0.541 | ¾ cup |
| Self-Rising Flour | flours-and-starches | 125 g | 0.528 | 0.8 cups |
| Pastry Flour | flours-and-starches | 120 g | 0.507 | 0.83 cups |
| Granulated Sugar | sugars-and-sweeteners | 200 g | 0.845 | ½ cup |
| Packed Brown Sugar | sugars-and-sweeteners | 220 g | 0.930 | 0.45 cups |
| Light/Unpacked Brown Sugar | sugars-and-sweeteners | 180 g | 0.761 | 0.56 cups |
| Powdered Sugar (Confectioners) | sugars-and-sweeteners | 120 g | 0.507 | 0.83 cups |
| Raw Sugar (Turbinado) | sugars-and-sweeteners | 210 g | 0.888 | 0.48 cups |
| Coconut Sugar | sugars-and-sweeteners | 192 g | 0.811 | ½ cup |
| Butter (Softened / Sticks) | fats-and-oils | 227 g | 0.960 | 0.44 cups |
| Liquid Melted Butter | fats-and-oils | 218 g | 0.921 | 0.46 cups |
| Vegetable Shortening (Crisco) | fats-and-oils | 205 g | 0.867 | ½ cup |
| Coconut Oil (Solid/Liquid) | fats-and-oils | 216 g | 0.913 | 0.46 cups |
| Vegetable / Canola Oil | fats-and-oils | 218 g | 0.921 | 0.46 cups |
| Olive Oil | fats-and-oils | 216 g | 0.913 | 0.46 cups |