How many grams is a US cup of zucchini?

A US cup of zucchini is about 125 grams of zucchini. The density of chopped zucchini is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the US cups and you double the grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

How many US cups of zucchini is 125 grams?

125 grams of zucchini is about 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and grams 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.

Convert Zucchini from US cups (chopped) to Grams

Zucchini converter

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

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How many grams is 1 US cup of zucchini?

One US cup of chopped zucchini weighs about 125 g. Half a US cup is about 62.5 g and two US cups about 250 g. The weight is the same at any item size, since it measures chopped flesh, so use the converter above for any cup amount.

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Common Zucchini conversions

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

US cups (chopped)	Grams
0.25 cups (US)	31.25 g
0.5 cups (US)	62.5 g
0.75 cups (US)	93.75 g
1 cup (US)	125 g
1.5 cups (US)	187.5 g
2 cups (US)	250 g
3 cups (US)	375 g

Zucchini conversion chart

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

cups (US)	g	zucchini	cups	oz	lb	kg
0.25 cups (US)	31.25 g	0.16 zucchini	0.24 cups	1.1 oz	0.07 lb	0.03 kg
0.5 cups (US)	62.5 g	0.32 zucchini	0.48 cups	2.2 oz	0.14 lb	0.06 kg
1 cup (US)	125 g	0.64 zucchini	0.96 cups	4.41 oz	0.28 lb	0.13 kg
1.5 cups (US)	187.5 g	0.96 zucchini	1.44 cups	6.61 oz	0.41 lb	0.19 kg
2 cups (US)	250 g	1.28 zucchini	1.92 cups	8.82 oz	0.55 lb	0.25 kg

Zucchini 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 zucchini varieties compare.

Variety	Best for
Black Beauty	Everyday cooking, sautéing, and baking: tender dark-green flesh, the standard supermarket zucchini.
Costata Romanesco	Grilling and raw: ribbed Italian heirloom, firmer and nuttier, holds its shape.
Golden	Salads and roasting: yellow skin for colour, mild and slightly sweet.
Round (Eight Ball)	Stuffing and baking whole: spherical, scoops into a natural cup.
Cousa (Lebanese)	Middle Eastern stuffed dishes: pale, stocky, thin-skinned and mild.

Which should I pick?

For everyday cooking, sautéing, and baking, Black Beauty is the default: dark green, tender, widely stocked. No Black Beauty? Costata Romanesco has firmer, nuttier flesh that holds up grilled or shaved raw. Golden zucchini adds colour to salads and roasts, while round varieties like Eight Ball are built for stuffing. Cousa (pale Lebanese) is the pick for Middle Eastern stuffed dishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many grams is a US cup of zucchini?: A US cup of zucchini is about 125 grams of zucchini. The density of chopped zucchini is fixed, so the ratio holds at any amount: double the US cups and you double the grams. Use the converter above for any quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts. Open the zucchini converter
How many US cups of zucchini is 125 grams?: 125 grams of zucchini is about 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between US cups and grams 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 zucchini variety should I use?: For everyday cooking, sautéing, and baking, Black Beauty is the default: dark green, tender, widely stocked. No Black Beauty? Costata Romanesco has firmer, nuttier flesh that holds up grilled or shaved raw. Golden zucchini adds colour to salads and roasts, while round varieties like Eight Ball are built for stuffing. Cousa (pale Lebanese) is the pick for Middle Eastern stuffed dishes.

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