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Desiccated coconut:
grams to cups.
Desiccated coconut weighs about 93 g per cup — light and fluffy because the dried coconut shreds or flakes pack loosely. Sweetened shredded coconut (common in US recipes) is moister and slightly denser; fine unsweetened desiccated coconut (common in UK/Australian recipes) packs more loosely.
Desiccated Coconut: grams to cups
Approximate cup fractions for common gram amounts. Based on 93 g per cup.
| Grams | Cups (approx) | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 25 g | ¼ | 0.27 |
| 50 g | ½ | 0.54 |
| 100 g | 1 ⅛ | 1.07 |
| 150 g | 1 ⅔ | 1.61 |
| 200 g | 2 ⅙ | 2.15 |
| 250 g | 2 ⅔ | 2.69 |
| 500 g | 5 ½ | 5.38 |
Desiccated Coconut: cups to grams
Based on 93 g per cup.
| Volume | Grams (g) |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 93 g |
| ¾ cup | 70 g |
| ½ cup | 47 g |
| ⅓ cup | 31 g |
| ¼ cup | 23 g |
| 1 tbsp | 6 g |
| 1 tsp | 2 g |
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Desiccated vs shredded coconut: different moisture, different density
True desiccated coconut (the kind used in European and Australian baking) is dried to very low moisture content — around 3% — and typically sold as fine, granular flakes. It weighs about 93 g per cup. American shredded coconut (the kind in bags at US grocery stores) is often sweetened and retains more moisture, making it sticky and slightly denser — closer to 100–110 g per cup. Long-strand coconut flakes pack even more loosely than fine desiccated coconut and may weigh only 75–80 g per cup. When a recipe specifies one type and you use another, expect both a different cup weight and a different moisture contribution to the batter.
Fat content and toasting: how coconut contributes to baked good richness
Desiccated coconut is about 60% fat — mostly saturated medium-chain fatty acids. Unlike most dried fruits or garnishes, coconut adds meaningful fat to a recipe. A cup of desiccated coconut (93 g) contributes roughly 55 g of fat — comparable to about 4 tablespoons of butter. In lamington recipes, coconut slice, and macaroons where coconut is a primary ingredient, its fat content affects the final texture and richness. Toasted desiccated coconut loses a small amount of residual moisture but gains significant flavor — toast before measuring for the most accurate weight.
Frequently asked questions
- How many grams is 1 cup of desiccated coconut?
- 1 cup of fine unsweetened desiccated coconut weighs about 93 g. Sweetened shredded coconut may weigh 100–110 g per cup.
- How many grams is ½ cup of desiccated coconut?
- ½ cup of desiccated coconut weighs about 46–47 g.
- How many cups is 200 g of desiccated coconut?
- 200 g ÷ 93 g/cup ≈ 2.15 cups — just over 2 cups.
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