Peanut oil: How Many Grams in a Cup?
Peanut oil is the king of deep-frying due to its high smoke point and neutral taste. When frying, the oil-to-food ratio is key to temperature control; weighing your oil ensures you have the critical mass needed for crispy, non-greasy results.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Reference table
| Cups | g |
|---|---|
| 0.3 | 54 |
| 0.5 | 108 |
| 0.8 | 161 |
| 1.0 | 215 |
| 1.5 | 323 |
| 2.0 | 431 |
FAQ
- Does peanut oil taste like peanuts?
- Refined peanut oil (common for frying) is neutral and does not taste like nuts. However, roasted or cold-pressed peanut oil retains a strong peanut flavor and is used for finishing, not frying.