Convert Mushroom from Grams to US cups (chopped)

Mushroom converter

Use the tool below to convert mushroom from Grams to US cups (chopped).

A small white-button mushroom is barely over a third the weight of a large one, so 'eight mushrooms' in a sauce can swing the yield. Pick the right size below to keep risotto, pasta, and stroganoff on target. Sizes here cover white buttons only; portobello caps run much larger and aren't included.

How many US cups is 200g of mushroom?

200 g of mushroom is about 2.86 US cups when chopped. The density is fixed, so 100 g is about 1.43 US cups and 400 g about 5.71 US cups. This holds at any size, since it measures chopped flesh by volume. Use the converter above for any gram amount.

Got portobello caps? Those weigh 80–200 g whole, well above white button. See our Portobello Mushroom converter.

No scale? The tool below gives a good estimate, but for exact bakes a digital kitchen scale removes the guesswork.

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Enter an amount, pick your units, and set the size for counting whole mushrooms.

Size applies to whole mushrooms (small / medium / large).

Result

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Common Mushroom conversions

Quick reference for mushroom at medium size. Switch the size in the converter above for small or large.

GramsUS cups (chopped)
50 g0.71 cups (US)
100 g1.43 cups (US)
250 g3.57 cups (US)
500 g7.14 cups (US)
750 g10.71 cups (US)
1000 g14.29 cups (US)

Mushroom conversion chart

The chart below shows how whole mushrooms (medium size) convert to cups, grams and ounces.

gcups (US)mushroomscupsozlbkg
100 g1.43 cups (US)5.56 mushrooms1.37 cups3.53 oz0.22 lb0.1 kg
250 g3.57 cups (US)13.89 mushrooms3.42 cups8.82 oz0.55 lb0.25 kg
500 g7.14 cups (US)27.78 mushrooms6.85 cups17.64 oz1.1 lb0.5 kg
750 g10.71 cups (US)41.67 mushrooms10.27 cups26.46 oz1.65 lb0.75 kg
1000 g14.29 cups (US)55.56 mushrooms13.7 cups35.27 oz2.2 lb1 kg

Mushroom varieties and best uses

The conversions above are the same whatever variety you use; the difference is what each is good for. Here is how the common mushroom varieties compare.

VarietyBest for
White ButtonEveryday sautéing, soups, and pizza: mild and tender, the standard supermarket mushroom.
Cremini (Baby Bella)All-purpose cooking: brown-skinned, firmer, meatier white-mushroom variety with deeper flavour. Sold as Cremini, Baby Bella, or Portobellini.
ShiitakeAsian dishes and stocks: woody stems, strong umami; sold fresh or dried.
OysterQuick sautés and stir-fries: delicate, fan-shaped caps that cook in minutes.
ChestnutRoasting and risotto: nutty brown caps, firmer than white button, similar to cremini.
PorciniRisotto, sauces, and stews: deeply savoury; usually sold dried and rehydrated.

Which should I pick?

For everyday sautéing, pasta, and risotto, Cremini (Baby Bella) gives deeper, meatier flavour than White Button. No Cremini? White Button is the reliable supermarket default. For stocks and stir-fries that want strong umami, reach for Shiitake; for tender quick sautés where you don't want the mushroom to overpower, Oyster.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many US cups is 200 grams of mushrooms?
200 grams of mushrooms is about 2.86 US cups of mushroom. The density of chopped mushroom is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the grams and you double the US cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the mushroom converter
How many grams of mushrooms is 2.86 US cups?
2.86 US cups of mushrooms is about 200.2 grams. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between grams and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists one unit but you would rather measure the other. Use the converter above for any amount.
Which mushroom variety should I use?
For everyday sautéing, pasta, and risotto, Cremini (Baby Bella) gives deeper, meatier flavour than White Button. No Cremini? White Button is the reliable supermarket default. For stocks and stir-fries that want strong umami, reach for Shiitake; for tender quick sautés where you don't want the mushroom to overpower, Oyster.

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