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Shop scales ↗Dates (pitted, chopped)
FruitsPitted whole dates, chopped. Medjool are large and caramel-sweet; Deglet Noor are firmer and more honey-like.
Properties
Density Index
0.65 g/cm3
1 Cup Weight
150g
Texture
Chewy
Category
Fruit
Top Substitute
Raisins
Use 1:1
Smaller, less sweet, drier. Works in baking but lacks the caramel notes.
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Conversion
Dates (pitted, chopped) cups to grams
1 cup = 150g
Conversion
Dates (pitted, chopped) grams to cups
Reverse the most common baking lookup.
Conversion
Dates (pitted, chopped) tablespoons to grams
Useful for small-batch adjustments and spoon measures.
Best Substitute
Raisins
Use 1:1 for the closest starting point.
Conversions
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 38.0 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 50.0 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 75.0 grams |
| 1 cups | 150 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 225 grams |
| 2 cups | 300 grams |
| 3 cups | 450 grams |
| 4 cups | 600 grams |
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).
Density: 0.65 g/ml
Quick Convert
Ingredient-specific, density-based conversions for baking
1 cups of Dates (pitted, chopped) equals 154 grams
Ingredient-specific · density-based
Cup size
Based on us cup (236.6 ml) · density data from baking references and our own measurements.Recommended Tools & Pantry Picks for Dates (pitted, chopped)
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Substitutions for Dates (pitted, chopped)
Storage Tips
Airtight container at room temperature 1 month, refrigerated 6 months, frozen 1 year. Older dates dry out — soak in hot water 10 minutes to revive.
Baking Science
About 75% sugar (mostly glucose and fructose), 7% fibre. Blended dates work as a 1:1 sugar substitute in many no-bake recipes — they bring both sweetness and binding.
Recipe Context
For purees: moisture differences can thin batter unexpectedly.
For dried fruits: hydration level impacts chew and spread.
For fruit swaps: verify sweetness and acidity changes in the final bake.
Common Pitfalls
- Switching brands without re-checking weight can change texture and bake time.
- Using volume-only measurements for dense ingredients can overshoot recipe targets.
Brand Variance & Measuring Method
Baseline reference: 1 cup dates (pitted, chopped) = 150g. In real kitchens, a practical range is usually 140g-161g per cup (7% band).
Why this happens: water content and texture vary by ripeness, processing, and brand.
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).Common Questions
How many grams is 1 cup of dates (pitted, chopped)?
1 cup of dates (pitted, chopped) weighs 150 grams.
What can I substitute for dates (pitted, chopped)?
Raisins (1:1), Prunes (1:1)