Ham And Cheese Spread: How Many Grams in a Cup?
Ham and cheese spread is a processed, emulsified paste with a density of 1.014 g/ml, so one US cup weighs about 240 grams and a tablespoon roughly 15 grams. Its soft, spreadable texture blends ground ham with processed cheese and stabilizers, making it a convenient filling for crackers, party sandwiches, and celery sticks where a savory, protein-rich condiment is needed.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| Cups | g |
|---|---|
| 0.3 | 60 |
| 0.5 | 120 |
| 0.8 | 180 |
| 1.0 | 240 |
| 1.5 | 360 |
| 2.0 | 480 |
FAQ
- Why is ham and cheese spread nearly the same density as water?
- At 1.014 g/ml, the fat from processed cheese and the moisture in ground ham nearly balance out, creating a soft emulsion that weighs only about 3 grams more per cup than plain water.
- How much does a tablespoon of ham and cheese spread weigh?
- One tablespoon (about 14.8 ml) weighs approximately 15 grams at 1.014 g/ml, making volume-to-weight conversion nearly identical to water and easy to estimate when portioning onto crackers.
- Can I substitute ham and cheese spread by weight for other processed spreads?
- Its 1.014 g/ml density is close to many mayonnaise-based spreads like tartar sauce (also 1.014 g/ml), so weight-based substitutions between similar emulsified spreads will yield comparable volumes in sandwich recipes.