A to Z Food and Cooking Equivalents and Yields

Do you need to know how many teaspoons of dried herbs to substitute for fresh, how much fresh asparagus to use when the recipe calls for canned, how many graham crackers it takes to make 1 cup of crumbs, or how many apples to buy when a recipe calls for 1 cup of sliced apple?

Use this handy chart or food quantity equivalents and yields to help you convert or adjust foods for your favorite recipes. And use this chart if you need to convert liquid measurements.

Ingredient Amount Equivalent
Allspice, ground 1 oz. 4 1/2 tbsp.
Almonds, in shell 1 lb.

5 to 6 oz., or 1 cup

Almonds, whole 2 1/2 oz. 1/2 cup
Almonds, ground 1 lb. 2 2/3 cups
Almond Paste 8 oz. 1 3/4 cups
Apples 1 lb. 3 or 4 medium
Apples 1 lb. 3 cups sliced
Apples 1 medium

1 cup diced or sliced

Apples 1 medium 3/4 cup chopped
Apples, dried 6 oz. pkg. 1 cup dried
Apples, dried 6 oz. pkg.

2 2/3 cups cooked

Applesauce 16 oz. jar 2 cups
Apricots, dried 6 oz. pkg. 1 cup dried
Apricots, dried 6 oz. pkg. 2 cups cooked
Apricots, fresh 2 medium 1/2 cup sliced
Apricots, fresh 1 lb.

2 cups halves or slices

Apricots, fresh 1 lb. 8 to 12 medium
Asparagus, canned 14 1/2 to 16 oz. 12 to 18 spears
Asparagus, fresh 1 lb. 16 to 20 spears
Asparagus, fresh 1 lb. 3 cups trimmed
Asparagus, fresh 1 lb.

2 1/2 cups cooked

Asparagus, frozen 10 oz. 2 cups
Asparagus, frozen 10 oz.

equals 1 1/4 lbs. fresh

Avocados 1 lb. 2 medium
Avocados 1 lb. 1 1/2 cups pulp
Bacon, sliced 1 lb.

thick: 10 to 15 slices

Bacon, sliced 1 lb.

average: 16 to 24 slices

Bacon, sliced 1 lb.

thin: 25 to 30 slices

Bacon, sliced cooked 1 slice 1 tbsp. crumbled
Bacon, sliced cooked 1 lb.

1 to 1 1/2 cups crumbled

Baked Beans 1 gallon

20 to 22 servings

Bananas 1 medium 1 cup sliced
Bananas 1 lb. 3 or 4 medium
Bananas 1 lb.

1 3/4 cup mashed

Bananas, dried sliced 1 lb. 4 to 4 1/2 cups
Basil 1 oz. dried 3/4 cup
Basil 1/2 oz. fresh

1 cup chopped leaves

Bay leaf 1 whole

1/8 to 1/4 tsp. crushed

Bay leaf 1 whole

1/4 to 1/2 tsp. broken

Beans, dried 1 lb.

2 to 2 1/2 cups uncooked

Beans, dried 1 lb.

5 1/2 to 6 cups cooked

Beans, green, fresh 1 lb. 14 oz. trimmed
Beans, green, fresh 1 lb. 3 cups trimmed
Beans, green, fresh 1 lb.

2 1/2 cups cut, cooked

Beans, kidney 1 lb. uncooked

2 to 2 1/2 cups uncooked

Beans, kidney 1 lb. uncooked

5 to 6 cups cooked

Beans, lima, dry shelled 1 lb. uncooked 2 cups uncooked
Beans, lima, dry shelled 1 lb. uncooked 5 cups cooked
Beef, cooked, diced 1 lb. 3 cups
Beef, ground 1 lb. 2 cups raw
Beef, ground 1 lb. 12 ozs. cooked
Beef, roast 1 lb.

meat for 4 to 5 sandwiches

Beef, tenderloin 5 lbs.

12 to 16 servings

Beer 1 pony keg 7 3/4 gals.
Beer 1 pony keg 82 12-oz. cans
Beer 1 keg 15 1/2 gals.
Beer 1 keg 165 12-oz. cans
Beets without tops 1 lb.

2 cups cooked sliced/diced

Beets without tops 1 lb. 10 med beets
Beet Greens 1 lb.

1 1/2 cups cooked

Beet Greens 1 lb. 8 oz. leaves
Berries 1 pint 2 to 3 cups
Bisquick 1 box, 60 ozs. 14 cups
Blackberries, fresh/frozen 1 lb. 3 1/2 cups
Blackberries, fresh/frozen 1 pint 2 to 3 cups
Black-Eyed Peas, dried 1 lb.

2 to 2 1/2 cups dried

Black-Eyed Peas, dried 1 lb.

5 to 6 cups cooked

Black-Eyed Peas, dried 1 cup 7 ozs. dry
Black-Eyed Peas, dried 1 cup

2 1/2 cups cooked

Black-Eyed Peas, frozen 10 ozs. 1 1/2 cups
Black-Eyed Peas, in pod 1 lb.

1 1/2 to 1 3/4 cups shelled

Blueberries 1 lb. 3 1/2 cups
Blueberries 1 pint 2 to 3 cups
Bread 1-lb. loaf 16 to 18 slices
Bread 1-lb. loaf 30 thin slices
Bread 1-lb. loaf

12 cups croutons

Bread 1 slice dry

1/3 cup fine crumbs

Bread 1 slice soft

3/4 cup coarse crumbs

Bread 1 slice soft 3/4 cup cubes
Bread Crumbs 8-oz. pkg. 2 cups
Broccoli, fresh 1 lb. 2 cups florets
Broccoli, fresh 1 bunch

3 cups cooked, chopped

Broccoli, frozen 10 ozs.

1 1/2 cups chopped

Brussels Sprouts, fresh 1 lb. 4 cups cooked
Brussels Sprouts, fresh 1 quart 1 1/4 lbs.
Brussels Sprouts, frozen 10 oz.

1 1/2 to 2 cups, cooked

Bulgur wheat 1 lb.

2 3/4 cups uncooked

Bulgur wheat 1 lb. 8 cups cooked
Butter/Margarine 1 stick 4 ozs.
Butter/Margarine 1 stick 1/2 cup
Butter/Margarine 1 stick 8 tbsps.
Butter/Margarine 1 stick 1/3 cup clarified
Butter/Margarine 1 lb. 4 sticks
Butter/Margarine 1 lb. 2 cups
Butter, soft 8 ozs. 1 cup
Cabbage 1 medium head

1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lbs.

Cabbage 1 lb. raw

3 1/2 to 4 1/2 cups shredded

Cabbage 1 lb. cooked

1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded

Cantaloupe 1 medium 3 lbs.
Cantaloupe 1 medium

4 to 4 1/2 cups cubed

Cantaloupe 1 medium 25 balls (7/8")
Cardamom 1 pod 1 tsp. ground
Cardamom 1 pod 18 to 20 seeds
Carrots, canned 16 ozs. 2 cups sliced
Carrots, cooked 1 lb.

1 1/3 cups puréed

Carrots, fresh 1 lb. 5 to 7 medium
Carrots, fresh 1 lb.

2 1/2 cups shredded/sliced

Carrots, fresh 1 lb.

2 1/2 cups cooked

Carrots, fresh 1 lb. 24 to 36 baby
Carrots, fresh 1 lb. 12 to 14 small
Cauliflower, fresh 1 medium head

1 3/4 to 2 1/4 lbs.

Cauliflower, fresh 1 lb.

1 1/2 cups, cut up

Cauliflower, fresh 1 lb.

7 1/2 ozs. cooked

Celery 1 bunch 1 lb. untrimmed
Celery 1 bunch

2 cups, sliced/diced

Celery 2 to 3 medium ribs

1 cup chopped or sliced

Cheese, firm (Cheddar, etc.) 1 lb.

4 to 5 cups, shredded

Cheese, firm (Cheddar, etc.) 1 cup shredded

4 oz. (approximately)

Cheese, hard (Parmesan, etc.) 8 ozs.

1 1/2 cups, grated

Cherries, canned, tart 16 ozs. pitted

1 1/2 cups drained

Cherries, dried, tart 3 ozs. 1/2 cup
Cherries, fresh, sweet 1 lb. unpitted 1 3/4 cups pitted
Cherries, frozen, tart 1 lb. pitted 2 cups
Chicken, boned 1 lb.

3 cups cooked, diced

Chicken, bone in 3 lbs.

2 1/2 to 3 cups cooked, diced

Chicken Breast, half 1

1/2 cup cooked, chopped

Chicken, canned 5-oz. can 1/2 cup drained
Chicken, whole 5 lbs. (capon)

2 1/4 lbs. cooked meat

Chicken, whole 2 to 3 lbs.

2 to 3 cups cooked, chopped

Chives, fresh 1 tbsp.

1 tsp. freeze-dried

Chocolate, unsweetened 1 oz. 1 square
Chocolate, unsweetened 1 oz. 1 envelope liquid
Chocolate Wafers 20

1 cup fine crumbs

Cinnamon, ground 1 oz. 4 tbsps.
Cinnamon, stick 1" of stick 1 tsp. ground
Clams, in shell 8 quarts 1 quart, shucked
Clams, shucked 1 quart

2 to 3 cups, chopped

Cloves, whole 1 tsp. whole 3/4 tsp. ground
Coconut, fresh 1 lb. 3 cups grated
Coconut, fresh 1 lb. 1 medium
Coconut, flaked 3 1/2-oz. can 1 1/4 cups
Coconut, flaked 7-oz. pkg 2 1/2 cups
Coffee, ground 1 lb. 80 tbsps.
Coffee, ground 1 lb.

40 to 50 cups brewed

Coffee, instant 4-oz. jar 2 1/2 cups
Coffee, instant 4-oz. jar

120 cups prepared

Collard Greens, fresh 1 lb. 6 to 7 cups raw
Collard Greens, fresh 1 lb.

1 1/2 cups cooked

Corn, canned, kernels 15 1/4-oz. can

1 3/4 cups drained

Corn, canned, kernels 16-oz. can 2 cups
Corn, creamed 16-oz. can 2 cups drained
Corn, fresh 3-4 ears 1 cup kernels
Corn, frozen 10 ozs.

1 1/4 cups kernels

Corn, frozen 16 ozs.

1 2/3 cups kernels

Cornbread 8-inch square pan or 9-inch round skillet

4 cups crumbled for stuffing

Cornflakes 3 to 4 cups 1 cup crumbs
Cornflakes 16 ozs. 16 cups
Cornmeal 1 lb. 3 cups uncooked
Cornmeal 1 lb. 16 cups cooked
Couscous, uncooked 1 cup 7 ozs. uncooked
Couscous, uncooked 1 cup

2 1/2 to 3 cups cooked

Crab, in shell 1 lb. whole 6 to 7 ozs. meat
Crab, in shell 1 lb. whole 2/3 cup flaked
Crabmeat, canned 6 1/2 ozs. 1 cup flaked
Cracker Meal 14-oz. box 2 3/4 cups
Crackers, Ritz 24 crackers

1 cup fine crumbs

Crackers, Ritz 1 roll 35 crackers
Crackers, Ritz 1 roll

1 1/2 cups fine crumbs

Crackers, saltines 30 crackers

1 cup fine crumbs

Crackers, saltines 1-lb. pkg.

130 to 140 crackers

Crackers, saltines 1-lb. pkg.

4 1/2 fine crumbs

Cranberries, dried 6-oz. pkg. 1 1/3 cups
Cranberries, fresh 1 lb. 4 cups
Cream, whipping 1 cup 2 cups whipped
Cream Cheese 3-oz. pkg. 1/3 cup
Cream Cheese 8-oz. pkg. 1 cup
Cucumber 1 lb. 2 medium
Cucumber 1 lb.

2 1/2 to 3 cups peeled, sliced/chopped

Currants, dried 16-oz. pkg. 3 cups
Dates, diced, sugared 16 ozs. 2 2/3 cups
Dates, pitted 8 ozs.

1 1/4 cups chopped

Dates, unpitted 1 lb. 2 1/2 cups pitted
Dill plant, fresh or dried 3 heads 1 tbsp. dill seed
Eggs, cooked 1 large

6 hard-cooked slices

Eggs, cooked 4 large

1 cup hard-cooked, chopped

Egg, whole, uncooked 1 large 3 tbsps.
Eggs, uncooked 1 cup 5 large eggs
Eggs, uncooked 1 cup 6 medium eggs
Egg white 1 large 2 tbsps.
Egg white 1 cup

8 large egg whites

Egg yolk 1 yolk 1 1/2 tbsps.
Egg yolk 1 cup

12 large egg yolks

Egg Substitute 16 ozs. 2 cups
Egg Substitute 16 ozs. 8 eggs
Eggplant, diced, cooked 1 lb. 2 1/2 cups
Endive Belgian, medium head 10 to 16 leaves
Endive Curly, medium head 3 to 4 cups torn
Fava Beans, dried 1 lb. 2 cups dried
Fava Beans, dried 1 lb.

4 1/2 cups cooked

Fennel, bulb. 1 lb. 3 cups sliced
Figs, dried 1 lb. 40 medium
Figs, dried 1 lb. 3 cups chopped
Figs, dried 1 lb. 4 cups cooked
Figs, fresh 1 lb. 9 medium
Figs, fresh 1 lb.

2 1/2 cups chopped

Flour, all-purpose 1 lb.

3 3/4 cups sifted or stirred

Flour, all-purpose 1 lb.

3 1/3 cups, unsifted

Flour, all-purpose 5 lbs. 20 cups sifted
Flour, cake 1 lb. 4 3/4 cups
Flour, cake 1 cup sifted

1 cup minus 2 tbsps. sifted all-purpose flour (7/8 cups)

Flour, pastry 1 lb. 4 cups unsifted
Flour, pastry 1 lb. 4 1/2 cups sifted
Flour, rice 1 lb. 3 cups unsifted
Flour, rice 1 lb. 3 1/2 cups sifted
Flour, soy 1 lb., full fat 7 1/2 cups sifted
Flour, soy 1 lb., low fat 5 1/2 cups sifted
Flour, whole wheat 1 lb. 3 3/4 cups
Fruit, candied 1 lb. 3 cups chopped
Fruit, canned 16 ozs.

1 1/2 cups drained

Fruit, frozen 10 ozs.

1 1/2 cups drained

Fruit, dried 1 lb. 3 cups
Fruit pectin, liquid 3 ozs.

thickens 3 to 4 cups fruit

Fruit pectin, liquid 3 ozs.

thickens 2 to 4 cups juice

Fruit pectin, powdered 1 3/4 ozs.

thickens 4 to 8 cups fruit

Fruit pectin, powdered 1 3/4 ozs.

thickens 3-6 cups juice

Garlic 1 clove, small 1/2 tsp. minced
Garlic 1 clove, small

1/8 tsp. garlic powder

Garlic 1 clove, large

1 1/2 tsps. minced

Garlic 1 clove, large

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Garlic 1 head/bulb. 8 to 15 cloves
Garlic salt 1 tsp.

1/8 tsp. garlic powder plus 7/8 tsp. salt

Ginger, crystallized 1 tbsp. 1 tsp. ground
Ginger, fresh 1 tbsp. chopped 1 tsp. ground
Ginger, fresh 1-inch piece

1 tbsp. grated or chopped

Ginger, ground 1/2 tsp.

1 tsp. fresh chopped

Gingersnaps 15 cookies

1 cup fine crumbs

Gooseberries, fresh 1 lb. 3 cups
Graham crackers 7 crackers (rectangles)

1 cup fine crumbs

Graham crackers 14 squares

1 cup fine crumbs

Grapefruit, fresh 1 lb. 1 medium
Grapefruit, fresh 1 lb. 10 to 12 sections
Grapefruit, fresh 1 lb.

2/3 to 3/4 cup juice

Grapes 1 lb. 2 cups seeded
Grapes 1 lb.

2 1/2 cups seedless

Gravy Mix (brown) 3 tbsps. makes 1 cup
Great Northern Beans, dried 1 lb. 2 cups dried
Great Northern Beans, dried 1 lb.

6 to 7 cups cooked

Green Beans, canned 16 ozs. 2 cups
Green Beans, fresh 1 lb.

2 1/2 cups cut, cooked

Green Beans, fresh 1 lb. 3 cups trimmed
Green Beans, frozen 10 ozs. 1 1/2 cups
Green Peas, canned 16 ozs. 2 cups
Green Peas, in pod 1 lb. 1 cup shelled
Green Peas, frozen 10 ozs. 1 1/2 to 2 cups
Green Peas, split, dried 1 lb.

2 1/2 cups uncooked

Green Peas, split, dried 1 lb. 5 cups cooked
Greens, fresh 1 lb. 3 cups cooked
Greens, frozen 10 ozs. 1 1/2 to 2 cups
Grits, quick cooking 1 cup

3 1/3 cups cooked

Grits, quick cooking 1 lb. 3 cups uncooked
Grits, quick cooking 1 lb. 10 cups cooked
Ham, cooked 1 lb. 3 cups diced
Ham, cooked 1 lb. 2 cups ground
Hazelnuts, in shell 1 lb. 1/2 lb. nuts
Hazelnuts, in shell 1 lb. 1 1/2 cups nuts
Hearts of Palm, canned 14 ozs. 5 to 6 stalks
Herbs, fresh 1 tbsp. chopped

1/2 tsp. dried crushed herbs

Hominy, canned 15 ozs. 1 3/4 cups
Honey 16 ozs. 1 1/3 cups
Honeydew Melon 1 (4 lbs.) 4 cups diced
Honeydew Melon 1 (4 lbs.) 35 balls
Hominy, uncooked 1 lb.

2 1/2 cups uncooked

Hominy, uncooked 1 cup

4 1/2 cups cooked

Horseradish, fresh 1 tbsp. 2 tbsps. bottled
Horseradish, fresh 1 1/2 lbs.

2 3/4 cups peeled, grated

Jam or Jelly 18 ozs. 1 2/3 cups
Jerusalem Artichokes 1 lb. 12 medium
Jerusalem Artichokes 1 lb.

2 1/2 cups peeled, sliced

Jicama 1 lb. 4 cups shredded
Juniper Berries 8 berries 1 tsp. crushed
Kale, fresh 1 lb.

6 cups raw leaves

Kale, fresh 1 lb.

1 1/4 cups cooked leaves

Ketchup 14-oz. bottle 1 1/2 cups
Kidney Beans, dried 1 lb.

2 to 2 1/2 cups dried

Kidney Beans, dried 1 lb.

5 to 6 cups cooked

Kiwi Fruit 1 medium 5 to 6 slices
Kiwi Fruit 1 medium 1/2 cup slices
Kohlrabi 2 lbs. 4 medium bulbs
Kohlrabi 2 lbs.

3 1/2 cups cubed cooked

Lamb 1 lb.

2 chops, 3/4-inch thick

Lamb 1 leg

5 to 7 lbs. w/bone

Lamb 1 leg 3 lbs. boneless
Lard 1 lb. 2 1/2 cups
Lasagna, uncooked 16 ozs. 16 to 24 noodles
Leeks 1 lb. 1 bunch
Leeks 1 lb.

2 large or 3 medium

Leeks 1 lb.

2 cups chopped or sliced (white part)

Leeks 1 lb.

1 cup chopped, cooked (white part)

Lemon Grass 2 stalks

1 tbsp. finely chopped

Lemons 1 medium

2 to 3 tbsps. juice

Lemons 1 medium

2 to 3 tsps. grated peel

Lemons 1 lb. 4 to 6 medium
Lemons 1 lb. 2/3 to 1 cup juice
Lemon peel, dried 1 tsp.

1 to 2 tsps. grated fresh lemon peel

Lemon peel, dried 1 tsp.

grated peel of 1 medium lemon

Lemon peel, dried 1 tsp.

1/2 tsp. lemon extract

Lettuce, Bibb 1 medium head 4 cups torn
Lettuce, Boston 1 medium head 4 cups torn
Lettuce, Iceberg 1 medium head 6 to 8 cups torn
Lettuce, Iceberg 1 medium head 4 cups shredded
Lettuce, Iceberg 1 medium head 5 large leaves
Lettuce, Leaf 1 medium bunch 4 to 6 cups torn
Lettuce, Leaf 1 medium bunch 25 to 30 leaves
Lettuce, Romaine 1 head 6 cups torn
Lettuce, Salad Mix 4 ozs. 4 to 6 cups torn
Lima Beans, dried 1 lb. 2 cups dried
Lima Beans, dried 1 lb. 5 cups cooked
Lima Beans, in pod 1 lb. 6 ozs. shelled
Lima Beans, in pod 1 lb.

3/4 to 1 cup shelled

Lima Beans, fresh, shelled 1 lb. 3 cups
Lima Beans, frozen 10 ozs.

1 3/4 cups cooked

Limes 1 medium

1 1/2 to 2 tbsps. juice

Limes 1 medium

1 to 2 tsps. grated peel

Limes 1 lb. 6 to 8 medium
Limes 1 lb. 1/2 to 1 cup juice
Lobster 1 medium, 2 1/2 lbs.

2 cups cooked meat

Macadamia Nuts 5-oz. can 1 cup whole
Macadamia Nuts 7-oz. jar 1 1/2 cups
Macaroni, uncooked 1 cup 2 cups cooked
Macaroni, uncooked 1 lb. 4 cups uncooked
Macaroni, uncooked 1 lb. 8 cups cooked
Mangoes 1 medium/12 ozs. 3/4 cup pulp
Manicotti 1 lb. 10 to 12 pieces
Margarine 1/4-lb. stick 1/2 cup
Margarine 1/4-lb. stick 8 tbsps.
Margarine 1 lb. 4 sticks
Margarine 1 lb. 2 cups
Margarine, soft 8-oz. tub 16 tbsps.
Marshmallows, miniature 1 cup 80 miniature
Marshmallows, miniature 1 cup 8 regular
Marshmallows, miniature 10 1/2-ozs. pkg. 5 1/2 cups
Marshmallows, regular 1 regular 10 mini
Marshmallows, regular 1 cup 11 regular
Marshmallows, regular 10 1/2-oz. pkg. 45 regular
Marshmallows, regular 16-oz. pkg. 65 regular
Marzipan 7 ozs. 7/8 cup
Mayonnaise 32-oz. jar 4 cups
Milk 1 quart 4 cups
Milk, evaporated 5-oz. can 2/3 cup
Milk, evaporated 12-oz. can 1 1/2 cups
Milk, instant dry 1/3 cup 1 cup prepared
Milk, instant dry 9.6-oz. pkg. 4 cups dry
Milk, instant dry 9.6-oz. pkg. 3 cups prepared
Milk,sweetened condensed 14-oz. can 1 1/4 cups
Mint, fresh leaves 1 cup

1/4 cup dried leaves

Molasses 16-oz. jar 2 cups
Mushrooms, canned 4-oz. can 2/3 cup
Mushrooms, canned 2/3 to 3/4 cup drained 6 to 8 ozs. fresh
Mushrooms, dried 2 1/2 to 3 ozs.

equal to 1 lb. fresh when reconstituted

Mushrooms, fresh 1 lb.

2 cups, sliced, sautéed

Mushrooms, fresh 1 lb. 18 to 20 medium
Mushrooms, fresh 1 lb.

equal to 12 ozs. canned

Mushrooms, fresh 1 lb.

equal to 3 ozs. dried

Mussels, unshucked 1 quart 25 mussels
Mussels, unshucked 1 quart 1 cup meat
Mustard, dry 1 tsp.

1 tbsp. prepared mustard

Mustard, dry 1 oz. 5 tbsps.
Mustard, prepared 1 oz. 2 tbsps.
Mustard, prepared 8 ozs. 1 cup
Mustard Greens, fresh 1 lb.

6 to 7 cups leaves

Mustard Greens, fresh 1 lb.

1 1/2 cups cooked

Mustard Greens, frozen 10 ozs.

1 1/4 cups cooked

Navy Beans, dried 1 lb. 2 1/2 cups dried
Navy Beans, dried 1 lb.

5 1/2 cups cooked

Noodles, uncooked 1 cup

1 1/4 cups cooked

Noodles, uncooked 1 lb.

10 cups uncooked

Noodles, uncooked 1 lb. 12 cups cooked
Nutmeg, whole 1 whole 2 tsps. grated
Nuts, in shell 1 lb. 1/2 lb. shelled
Nuts, in shell 1 lb. 4 cups chopped
Nuts, in shell 1 lb. 3 cups ground
Oats, rolled 1 cup

1 3/4 cups cooked

Oats, rolled 1 lb. 5 cups uncooked
Oats, steel-cut 1 cup uncooked 3 cups cooked
Okra, canned 16 ozs.

1 3/4 cups chopped/sliced

Okra, fresh 1 lb. 35 pods
Okra, fresh 1 lb.

1 1/2-2 cups sliced

Okra, frozen 10 ozs.

1 1/4 cups chopped/sliced

Olives, ripe, chopped 4 1/2-oz. can 2/3 cup
Olives, ripe, pitted 15 large or 36 small 1 cup chopped
Olives, ripe, sliced 2 1/4-oz. can 1/2 cup
Olives, Spanish, stuffed 7-oz. jar approx 65
Onion powder 1 tbsp.

equal to 1 medium onion, chopped

Onion powder 1 tbsp.

4 tbsps. fresh chopped onion

Onions, dehydrated 1/4 cup

equal to 1 cup chopped raw

Onions, French fried 2.8-oz. can 1 3/8 cups
Onions, green w/tops 1 bunch 5 to 8
Onions, green w/tops 1 bunch 1 cup sliced
Onions, white or yellow 1 small 3 ozs.
Onions, white or yellow 1 small

1/3 to 1/2 cup chopped

Onions, white or yellow 1 medium 4 to 5 ozs.
Onions, white or yellow 1 medium

1/2 to 1/3 cup chopped

Onions, white or yellow 1 lb.

2 large/3 medium

Onions, white or yellow 1 lb.

2 to 2 1/2 cup chopped

Oranges 1 medium

1/3 to 1/2 cup juice

Oranges 1 medium

1 1/2 to 2 tbsps. grated peel

Oranges 1 medium

1/3 to 1/2 cup sections

Oranges 1 lb. 3 medium
Oranges 1 lb. 1 cup juice
Oranges 1 lb.

1 to 1 1/2 cups sections

Oranges 1 lb.

4 to 5 tbsps. grated peel

Orange peel, dried 1 tbsp.

2 to 3 tbsps. grated orange peel

Orange peel, dried 1 tbsp.

grated peel of 1 medium orange

Orange peel, dried 2 tsps.

1 tsp. orange extract

Oreo Cookies 12 cookies

1 cup fine crumbs

Oysters, shucked 1 lb. 12 medium
Oysters, shucked 1 lb. 1 pint
Pancake Batter 1 cup

5 medium pancakes (5-inch)

Papaya 1 lb. 1 medium
Papaya 1 lb.

2 cups sliced/cubed

Parsley, dried 1 tsp.

1 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped

Parsley, dried 1 tsp. 2 sprigs fresh
Parsley, fresh 1 bunch, 2 ozs.

1 1/2 cups chopped

Parsnips 1 lb.

4 medium parsnips

Parsnips 1 lb.

2 cups cooked, diced

Peaches, canned slices 16 ozs.

2 to 2 1/2 cups drained

Peaches, dried 1 lb. 3 cups dried
Peaches, dried 1 lb.

5 1/4 cups cooked

Peaches, fresh 1 lb. 4 medium
Peaches, fresh 1 lb.

2 cups peeled, sliced

Peaches, frozen 10 ozs.

1 cup slices drained

Peaches, frozen 10 ozs.

1 1/4 cups slices w/juice

Peanut Butter 18-oz. jar 2 cups
Peanuts, in shell 1 lb. 2/3 lb. shelled
Peanuts, in shell 1 lb. 2 1/3 cups nuts
Peanuts, Spanish 7 ozs. 1 1/4 cups nuts
Pears, canned slices 16 ozs.

2 to 2 1/2 cups drained

Pears, dried 1 lb. 2 3/4 cups dried
Pears, dried 1 lb.

5 1/2 cups cooked

Pears, fresh 1 lb. 4 medium
Pears, fresh 1 lb.

2 cups sliced or cooked

Pecans, halves 1 lb. 4 cups
Pecans, in shell 1 lb.

2 1/2 cups shelled nuts

Pecans, in shell 1 lb.

1/2 lb. shelled nuts

Pecans, pieces 2-oz. pkg. 1/2 cup
Pecans, pieces 6-oz. pkg. 1 1/2 cups
Peppermint, dried 1 tbsp.

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

Pepperoni, sliced 3 1/2-oz. pkg. 50 to 54 slices
Peppers, sweet fresh 1 small 1/4 cup chopped
Peppers, sweet fresh 1 medium 1/2 cup chopped
Peppers, sweet fresh 1 large 1 cup chopped
Peppers, sweet fresh 1 lb.

3 large or 5 medium

Peppers, sweet fresh 1 lb.

3 to 4 cups chopped

Peppers, sweet frozen 10-oz. pkg. 2 1/4 cups diced
Persimmon 1 medium

4 ozs. edible flesh

Pheasant 1 average 3 lbs.
Pickles 1 lb. 3 cups chopped
Pimientos, diced 2-oz. jar 1/4 cup
Pimientos, diced 4-oz. jar 1/2 cup
Pineapple, chunks or crushed 8-oz. can

3/4 cup, 1/4 cup juice

Pineapple, chunks or crushed 20-oz. can

2 cups, 1/2 cup juice

Pineapple, fresh 1 medium 2 lbs.
Pineapple, fresh 1 medium

3 cups chunks/cubes

Pineapple, sliced 8-oz. can 4 slices
Pineapple, sliced 20-oz. can 10 slices
Pine Nuts 5 ozs. 1 cup
Pinto Beans, dried 1 lb. 2 cups dried
Pinto Beans, dried 1 lb. 5 cups cooked
Pistachios, shelled 1 lb.

3 1/2 to 4 cups nuts

Pistachios, in shell 1 lb. 3 1/2 to 4 cups
Pistachios, in shell 1 lb. 2 cups shelled
Plantains 1 1/4 lbs. 2 medium
Plantains 1 1/4 lbs.

2 1/2 cups cooked slices

Plums, fresh 1 lb. 8 to 10 small
Plums, fresh 1 lb. 6 medium
Plums, fresh 1 lb. 5 large
Plums, fresh 1 lb.

2 to 2 1/2 cups pitted

Plums, fresh 1 lb. 2 cups cooked
Pomegranates, fresh 1 medium

1/2 cup pulp & seeds

Pomegranates, fresh 3 to 4 lg 5 lbs.
Pomegranates, fresh 3 to 4 lg 1 quart juice
Popcorn, unpopped 3 tbsps. 4 cups popped
Poppy Seeds 1 oz. 3 tbsps.
Pork, boneless 1 lb. 2 cups ground
Pork Loin, bone in 2 lbs.

1 lb. cooked meat

Potato Chips 4 ozs.

2 cups coarsely crushed

Potatoes, instant 1/3 cup flakes 1/2 cup prepared
Potatoes, new 1 lb. 9 to 12 small
Potatoes, red 1 lb. 7 to 9 small
Potatoes, red 1 lb. 5 to 6 medium
Potatoes, white or russet 1 lb. 3 medium
Potatoes, white or russet 1 lb.

2 1/4 cups peeled, diced

Potatoes, white or russet 1 lb. 3 cups shredded
Potatoes, white or russet 1 lb.

2 cups French fries

Potatoes, white or russet 1 lb.

1 3/4 cups mashed

Prickly Pears 1 large

1/2 cup chopped or puréed

Prunes, dried 12-oz. pkg. 2 1/2 cups dried
Pumpkin, fresh 1 lb.

1 cup cooked, mashed

Pumpkin, fresh 1 lb.

4 cups peeled & cubed

Pumpkin, fresh 5 lbs. 1 medium
Pumpkin, fresh 5 lbs.

4 1/2 cups cooked, puréed

Quinces 1 lb. 3 to 4 medium
Quinces 1 lb.

1 1/2 cups chopped

Rabbit 1 average 2 lbs.
Rabbit 1 average

1 1/2 cups cooked meat

Radicchio 1 medium head 8 leaves
Radishes 1 bunch 12 radishes
Radishes 1 bunch 1 cup sliced
Raisins, seedless 16 ozs. 2 3/4 cups
Raspberries, fresh 1 pint 1 3/4 cups
Raspberries, frozen 10-oz. pkg. 1 cup w/syrup
Rennet 1 tablet

1 tbsp. liquid rennet

Red Beans, dried 1 lb. 2 1/2 cups dried
Red Beans, dried 1 lb. 6 cups cooked
Rhubarb, fresh 1 lb. 2 cups cooked
Rhubarb, fresh 1 lb. 4 to 8 stalks
Rice, aromatic, uncooked 1 cup 3 cups cooked
Rice, brown, uncooked 1 cup 4 cups cooked
Rice, instant 1 lb. 4 cups uncooked
Rice, instant 1 lb. 8 cups cooked
Rice, long grain converted 2 lbs.

4 3/4 cups uncooked

Rice, long grain converted 2 lbs. 14 cups cooked
Rice, wild 1 lb. 3 cups uncooked
Rice, wild 1 lb.

9 to 10 cups cooked

Rosemary, fresh 4-inch stem

1/4 tsp. dried leaves

Rutabaga 1 medium 2 to 3 lbs.
Rutabaga 1 medium 5 cups cubed
Saffron 4 to 6 threads

1/4 tsp. crushed powder

Sage, fresh 1 tbsp. chopped 1 tsp. dried
Sage, fresh 12 leaves 1 tsp. dried
Salsify, fresh 1 lb. 4 to 5 roots
Salt Pork 1/4 lb. 1 cup cracklings
Sauerkraut 14-oz. can 1 3/4 cups
Sauerkraut 32-oz. can 4 cups
Scallions, with tops 1 bunch 6 to 8 scallions
Scallions, with tops 1 bunch 1 cup sliced
Scallops, bay 1 lb. 75 scallops
Scallops, bay 1 lb. 2 cups
Scallops, sea 1 lb. 30 scallops
Scallops, sea 1 lb. 2 cups
Shallots, fresh 1 medium 1/2 to 1 oz.
Shallots, fresh 1 medium 1 tbsp. minced
Shortening 1-lb. can 2 1/2 cups
Shrimp, canned 4 1/2-oz. can 1/2 cup
Shrimp, in shell 1 lb.

extra colossal less than 10

Shrimp, in shell 1 lb. colossal 10 to 15
Shrimp, in shell 1 lb. jumbo 21 to 25
Shrimp, in shell 1 lb.

extra large 26 to 30

Shrimp, in shell 1 lb. large 31 to 35
Shrimp, in shell 1 lb. medium 43 to 50
Shrimp, in shell 1 lb. small 51 to 60
Snow peas, fresh 4 ozs.

1 1/2 cups trimmed

Snow peas, frozen 6 ozs. 1 1/2 cups
Soup Base Paste 3/4 tsp. 1 cup prepared
Soybeans, dried 1 cup 3 cups cooked
Spaghetti, uncooked 1 lb.

4 to 5 cups 2-inch pieces

Spaghetti, uncooked 1 lb.

8 to 9 cups cooked

Spearmint, dried 1 tbsp.

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

Spinach, fresh 1 lb.

4 cups torn leaves

Spinach, fresh 1 lb.

1 1/2 cups cooked

Spinach, fresh 1 lb.

1/2 to 3/4 cups cooked squeezed dry

Spinach, fresh, packaged 10 ozs. 6 cups leaves
Spinach, fresh, packaged 10 ozs.

1 1/4 cups cooked

Spinach, fresh, packaged 10 ozs.

2/3 cup cooked squeezed dry

Spinach, frozen 10-oz. pkg. 1 1/2 cups
Split Peas, dried 1 lb. 2 1/3 cups dried
Split Peas, dried 1 lb. 5 cups cooked
Squash, spaghetti 2 lbs.

4 cups cooked strands

Squash, summer 1 lb.

1 2/3 cups cooked and mashed

Squash, summer 1 lb.

2 cups sliced, cooked

Squash, summer 1 lb.

3 medium or 6 small

Squash, summer, frozen 10 ozs. 1 1/2 cups sliced
Squash, winter 1 lb.

1 cup cooked and mashed

Squash, winter, frozen 12-oz. pkg. 1 1/2 cups sliced
Strawberries, fresh 1 pint 2 1/2 cups whole
Strawberries, fresh 1 pint 1 3/4 cups sliced
Strawberries, fresh 1 pint

1 1/4 cups puréed

Strawberries, fresh 1 pint 24 medium
Strawberries, frozen, sliced 10-oz. pkg. 1 cup drained
Strawberries, frozen, sliced 10-oz. pkg.

1 1/4 cups w/syrup

Strawberries, frozen, whole 20-oz. pkg. 4 cups, whole
Strawberries, frozen, whole 20-oz. pkg.

2 1/4 cups puréed

Stuffing Mix 8-oz. pkg. 4 cups dry
Suet 1 lb.

3 3/4 cups chopped

Sugar, brown 1 lb.

2 1/4 cups packed

Sugar, brown, granulated 14-oz. box 2 3/4 cups
Sugar, granulated 1 lb. 2 1/4 cups
Sugar, granulated 5 lbs. 11 1/4 cups
Sugar, powdered 1 lb.

3 1/2 to 3 3/4 cups unsifted

Sugar, powdered 1 lb.

4 to 4 1/2 cups sifted

Sugar Cubes 1 cube 1/2 tsp.
Sunflower Seeds, in shell 7-oz. pkg.

2 1/2 cups in shell

Sunflower Seeds, in shell 7-oz. pkg.

3/4 cups shelled nuts

Sweet potatoes, canned 16 ozs. 1 3/4 to 2 cups
Sweet potatoes, fresh 1 lb.

2 large or 3 medium

Sweet potatoes, fresh 1 lb.

2 cups cubed or sliced

Sweet potatoes, fresh 1 lb.

1 3/4 to 2 cups mashed

Swiss Chard, fresh 1 lb.

4 cups stems + 5 to 6 cups leaves

Swiss Chard, fresh 1 lb.

1 1/2 cups cooked stems plus 1 cup cooked leaves

Taco Seasoning, dry 1 1/4-oz. pkg. 4 tbsps. dry
Tangerines 1 lb. 4 average
Tangerines 1 lb. 2 cups sections
Tapioca, quick 8-oz. pkg. 1 1/2 cups
Tapioca, quick 8-oz. pkg.

3 3/4 cups cooked

Thyme, fresh 1 sprig 1/2 tsp. dried
Tofu, firm 1 lb.

2 1/2 cups cubed

Tofu, firm 1 lb. 2 cups crumbled
Tofu, firm 1 lb.

1 3/4 cups puréed

Tofu, soft 1 lb.

1 3/4 cups puréed

Tomatillos 1 lb. 12 to 16 medium
Tomatoes, canned 16 ozs.

2 cups pulp & juice

Tomatoes, canned 28 ozs. 2 cups drained
Tomatoes, canned, diced 16 ozs.

2 cups pulp & juice

Tomatoes, with chilies 14 1/2-oz. can 1 3/4 cups
Tomatoes, cooked 2 lbs. 1 1/2 cups
Tomatoes, fresh 1 medium 1 cup chopped
Tomatoes, fresh 1 lb.

2 large, 3 medium, 4 small

Tomatoes, fresh 1 lb.

1 to 1 1/2 cups peeled, seeded, chopped

Tomatoes, fresh 1 lb. 3/4 cup cooked
Tomatoes, cherry 1 lb. 1 pint
Tomatoes, cherry 1 lb.

25 to 35 tomatoes

Tomatoes, sun-dried 1 oz. 10 tomatoes
Turkey, whole roaster 5 to 9 lbs.

3 3/4 to 6 3/4 uncooked meat

Turkey, whole 12 to 18 lbs. 25 servings
Turnip Greens, fresh 1 lb.

6 to 7 cups raw leaves

Turnip Greens, fresh 1 lb.

1 cup cooked leaves

Turnip Greens, frozen 10-oz. pkg.

1 1/2 cups cooked

Turnips 1 lb. 3 to 4 medium
Turnips 1 lb.

2 1/2 to 3 cups cooked & mashed

Turtle (Black) Beans, dried 1 lb.

2 to 2 1/3 cups dried

Turtle (Black) Beans, dried 1 lb. 5 cups cooked
Vanilla Bean, scraped 1-inch bean 1 tsp. extract
Vanilla Extract 1 oz. 2 1/2 tbsps.
Vanilla Wafers 30 wafers

1 cup fine crumbs

Vanilla Wafers 12-oz. box 88 wafers
Vegetables, frozen 10-oz. pkg. 1 1/2 cups
Vegetables, frozen 16-oz. pkg. 2 to 2 3/4 cups
Vegetables, frozen 20-oz. pkg. 3 to 4 cups
Walnuts, chopped 1 lb. 3 1/2 cups
Walnuts, halves 2 1/2-oz. pkg. 5/8 cup
Walnuts, halves 7-oz. pkg. 1 3/4 cups
Walnuts, halves 16-oz. pkg. 4 cups
Walnuts, in shell 1 lb.

2 cups shelled nuts

Walnuts, pieces 2-oz. pkg. 1/3 cup
Watercress 1 bunch 2 cups chopped
Watermelon, with rind 22 lbs.

22 cups cubes or balls

Wax Beans, fresh 1 lb. 3 cups trimmed
Wax Beans, fresh 1 lb.

2 1/2 cups cut & cooked

Wheat, cracked, uncooked 1 cup

3 to 3 1/2 cups cooked

Wheat Berries, uncooked 1 cup 3 cups cooked
Whipped Topping, frozen 8-oz. carton 3 1/2 cups
White Beans, dried 1 lb.

2 to 2 1/2 cups dried

White Beans, dried 1 lb. 6 cups cooked
Wonton Wrappers 1 lb. 60 wrappers
Yeast, active 1/4-oz. pkg. 2 1/4 tsps.
Yeast, active 4-oz. jar 14 tbsps.
Yeast, compressed .06-oz. cake

equal to 1/4-oz. pkg. dry

Yeast, compressed 2-oz. cake

equal to 3 (1/4-oz.) pkgs. dry

Yogurt 3 cups

1 cup yogurt "cheese"

Yeast, compressed 1 lb. 3 medium
Yeast, compressed 1 lb. 1 cup sliced


Amounts can vary depending on food item size, peel, manufacturers' packing, etc.