Banana (Mashed): How Many Grams in a Tablespoon?
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
| tbsp | g |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14 |
| 2 | 28 |
| 3 | 42 |
| 4 | 56 |
| 5 | 69 |
| 6 | 83 |
| 7 | 97 |
| 8 | 111 |
| 9 | 125 |
| 10 | 139 |
| 11 | 153 |
| 12 | 167 |
| 13 | 181 |
| 14 | 195 |
| 15 | 208 |
| 20 | 278 |
| 25 | 347 |
| 30 | 417 |
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.