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Shop scales ↗Also known as courgette, grated zucchini, shredded courgette.
Shredded raw zucchini, the backbone of zucchini bread and summer quick breads. Its cup weight swings more than almost any produce depending on how tightly you pack it and whether you squeeze out the water.
Also Called
courgettegrated zucchinishredded courgette
Properties
Density Index
0.57 g/cm3
1 Cup Weight
135g
Texture
Shredded, wet
Category
Produce
Top Substitute
Unsweetened Applesauce
Use 1:1 by weight
Matches the moisture zucchini contributes but not its shreds. Fine in muffins; you lose the flecked texture of zucchini bread.
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Conversion
Zucchini (shredded) cups to grams
1 cup = 135g
Conversion
Zucchini (shredded) grams to cups
Reverse the most common baking lookup.
Conversion
Zucchini (shredded) tablespoons to grams
Useful for small-batch adjustments and spoon measures.
Best Substitute
Unsweetened Applesauce
Use 1:1 by weight for the closest starting point.
Per-unit weights
The numbers people actually search forCommon single-unit weights for zucchini (shredded) — useful when a recipe calls out a specific count instead of a volume.
- 1 medium zucchini (whole)USDA FoodData Central.196g
- 1 large zucchini (whole)USDA FoodData Central.323g
- 1 small zucchini (whole)USDA FoodData Central.118g
- 1 cup choppedUSDA FoodData Central. Chopped packs looser than shredded.124g
- 1 cup slicedUSDA FoodData Central.113g
Conversions
| cups | grams |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cups | 34.0 grams |
| 1/3 cups | 45.0 grams |
| 1/2 cups | 68.0 grams |
| 1 cups | 135 grams |
| 1.50 cups | 203 grams |
| 2 cups | 270 grams |
| 3 cups | 405 grams |
| 4 cups | 540 grams |
Figures use the US cup (236.6 ml).
Density: 0.57 g/ml
Quick Convert
Ingredient-specific, density-based conversions for baking
1 cups of Zucchini (shredded) equals 135 grams
Ingredient-specific · density-based
Cup size
Based on us cup (236.6 ml) · density data from baking references and our own measurements.What the sources say zucchini (shredded) weighs
Published values, quoted at the exact measure each source lists. Sources round differently and assume different fill techniques — which is why they rarely agree to the gram.
| Source | Listed measure | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| King Arthur Baking | 1 cup (shredded)King Arthur publishes a range of 121–150 g; this is the midpoint. | 135 g |
| USDA FoodData Central | 1 cup (chopped) | 124 g |
| USDA FoodData Central | 1 cup (sliced) | 113 g |
CupOrGram standardizes on 135 g per cup (8 g per tablespoon, 2.8 g per teaspoon) and uses that single value on every page — how we reconcile the sources.
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Substitutions for Zucchini (shredded)
Unsweetened Applesauce
good1:1 by weight
Matches the moisture zucchini contributes but not its shreds. Fine in muffins; you lose the flecked texture of zucchini bread.
Both are mostly water bound in pectin, so hydration stays close; applesauce adds sweetness and a little acidity that zucchini doesn't.
Mashed Banana
moderate1:1 by weight
Adds sugar and a banana flavor that will dominate. Reduce the recipe's sugar slightly.
Similar water content, but banana's sugars accelerate browning and its flavor is not neutral the way zucchini's is.
Storage Tips
Whole zucchini keeps a week refrigerated. Shred just before baking — shredded zucchini weeps within minutes.
Baking Science
Zucchini is roughly 95% water, so the real variable isn't density but drainage. King Arthur publishes a range of 121 to 150 g per cup of shredded zucchini rather than a single number; this page standardizes on the 135 g midpoint. Squeezing shredded zucchini dry can remove a third of its weight, which is why recipes disagree about whether to drain it: undrained zucchini is a liquid ingredient as much as a solid one.
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 zucchini (shredded) = 135g. In real kitchens, a practical range is usually 126g-144g 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 zucchini (shredded)?
1 cup of zucchini (shredded) weighs 135 grams.
What can I substitute for zucchini (shredded)?
Unsweetened Applesauce (1:1 by weight), Mashed Banana (1:1 by weight)
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Reference
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Cup, tablespoon, and teaspoon weights for all ingredients, sourced and cross-checked.