1 cup desiccated (unsweetened, fine)
King Arthur chart. The standard UK, Australian, and Indian style — this page's baseline.
85g
1 cup sweetened shredded (US bags)
King Arthur chart. Same weight, but moister and sweeter — not a 1:1 flavor swap.
85g
1 cup unsweetened shredded (long strands)
King Arthur chart. Long strands trap far more air than fine desiccated.
53g
1 cup large flakes / chips
King Arthur chart.
60g

Conversions

cups	grams
1/4 cups	21.0 grams
1/3 cups	28.0 grams
1/2 cups	43.0 grams
1 cups	85.0 grams
1.50 cups	128 grams
2 cups	170 grams
3 cups	255 grams
4 cups	340 grams

Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).

Density: 0.36 g/ml

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Based on us cup (236.6 ml) · density data from baking references and our own measurements.

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Substitutions for Shredded Coconut

Chopped Nuts

moderate

1:1 by volume

Adds crunch instead of coconut chew. Best in cookies, bars, and toppings.

Nuts replace texture but not coconut fat, fiber, or flavor.

Rolled Oats

moderate

1:1 by volume

Works in cookies and crumbles when coconut flavor is not required.

Oats absorb more moisture and create a heartier texture than coconut.

Storage Tips

Store airtight in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate or freeze for longer storage after opening.

Baking Science

Coconut styles are not interchangeable by the cup. Fine desiccated coconut (the UK, Australian, and Indian standard) and US sweetened shredded both run about 85 g per cup, but long-strand unsweetened shreds trap so much air they drop to roughly 53 g, and large flakes to 60 g. Desiccated is also far drier than sweetened shredded — in macaroons and fillings that moisture difference matters more than the weight.

Recipe Context

For nut flours: weigh to avoid dry or greasy texture swings.

For seed gels: hydration ratio directly affects binding strength.

For toppings: weight gives consistent coverage and bake color.

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.