Convert Portobello Mushroom from US cups (chopped) to Kilograms

Portobello Mushroom converter

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

A small portobello cap is well under half the weight of a giant burger-sized one, so 'four portobellos' on the grill can swing the yield a lot. Pick the right size below to keep burgers, fajitas, and stuffing on target.

How many kg is a US cup of portobello mushrooms?

A US cup of portobello mushrooms is about 0.09 kg. Half that is about 0.04 kg and double about 0.17 kg, so the ratio scales in a straight line. Use the converter above for any amount, or the chart below for the most common quantities.

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

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

Result

0.09 kg

Common Portobello Mushroom conversions

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

US cups (chopped)Kilograms
0.25 cups (US)0.02 kg
0.5 cups (US)0.04 kg
0.75 cups (US)0.06 kg
1 cup (US)0.09 kg
1.5 cups (US)0.13 kg
2 cups (US)0.17 kg
3 cups (US)0.26 kg

Portobello Mushroom conversion chart

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

cups (US)kgportobello mushroomscupsgozlb
0.25 cups (US)0.02 kg0.18 portobello mushrooms0.24 cups21.5 g0.76 oz0.05 lb
0.5 cups (US)0.04 kg0.36 portobello mushrooms0.48 cups43 g1.52 oz0.09 lb
1 cup (US)0.09 kg0.72 portobello mushrooms0.96 cups86 g3.03 oz0.19 lb
1.5 cups (US)0.13 kg1.08 portobello mushrooms1.43 cups129 g4.55 oz0.28 lb
2 cups (US)0.17 kg1.43 portobello mushrooms1.91 cups172 g6.07 oz0.38 lb

Portobello 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 portobello mushroom varieties compare.

VarietyBest for
Portobello (Standard)Burgers, grilling, and stuffing: mature brown cap with deep gills, dense and meaty when cooked.
King OysterVegan scallops and steaks: thick white stems that take a sear; closest meaty substitute when portobello is out.
Lion's ManeVegan crab cakes and steak swaps: shaggy white clusters that pull apart into a tender, almost seafood-like texture.

Which should I pick?

For burgers, grilling, and stuffing, the standard mature Portobello cap is the pick: dense, meaty flesh that holds up under heat. No portobello? Thick-cut King Oyster gives a similarly meaty bite. For a vegan steak swap, Lion's Mane has a tender, almost crab-like texture.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many kg is a US cup of portobello mushrooms?
A US cup of portobello mushrooms is about 0.09 kg of portobello mushroom. The density of chopped portobello mushroom is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the US cups and you double the kg. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the portobello mushroom converter
How many US cups of portobello mushrooms is 0.09 kg?
0.09 kg of portobello mushrooms is about 1.05 US cups. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and kg 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 portobello mushroom variety should I use?
For burgers, grilling, and stuffing, the standard mature Portobello cap is the pick: dense, meaty flesh that holds up under heat. No portobello? Thick-cut King Oyster gives a similarly meaty bite. For a vegan steak swap, Lion's Mane has a tender, almost crab-like texture.

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