Banana (Mashed)
In recipes like banana bread, banana acts as both a sweetener and a moisture binder. 'One banana' is a terrible unit of measure (sizes vary by 50%), and volumetric cups leave air gaps if the mash isn't perfectly smooth. Weighing the puree is the only way to ensure your batter doesn't end up soupy or gummy.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| mL | g |
|---|---|
| 10 | 10 |
| 25 | 24 |
| 50 | 48 |
| 75 | 71 |
| 100 | 95 |
Weigh for quick breads, pancakes, or baby food; ripe bananas add sweetness and moisture.
How this conversion works
Milliliters measure volume while grams measure weight. Because Banana (Mashed) has a density of 0.95 g/mL, 10 mL weighs 10 g — not 10 g as it would for water. This converter uses the real density of Banana (Mashed) so every measurement is accurate.
Measurement notes
Values are rounded to the nearest whole gram. Actual weight can vary slightly with compaction, temperature, and brand. For precision baking, a kitchen scale is always more reliable than volume measurements.
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FAQ
- Mashed vs. Sliced: Does it matter?
- Yes. A cup of sliced banana weighs significantly less (~150g) than a cup of mashed banana (~225g) because slices stack imperfectly. Always check the recipe's specific wording or, better yet, rely on grams.