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.

Tartine de jambon et de fromage : conversion mL vers grammes

Par Fidamen-Chefsolver Team | Révisé par Chefsolver Staff

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

Ingrédient

Tasse US = 236,588 mL
1 c. à soupe = 14,787 mL
1 c. à café = 4,929 mL

Table de référence

Tartine de jambon et de fromage — de millilitres en grammes
mL	g
10	10
25	25
50	51
75	76
100	101

Comment fonctionne cette conversion

Les millilitres mesurent le volume et les grammes le poids. La densité de Tartine de jambon et de fromage étant de 1.014 g/mL, 10 mL pèsent 10 g — et non 10 g comme ce serait le cas pour l'eau. Ce convertisseur utilise la densité réelle de Tartine de jambon et de fromage pour un résultat précis.

Notes de mesure

Les valeurs sont arrondies au gramme le plus proche. Le poids réel peut varier légèrement selon le tassement, la température et la marque. Pour la pâtisserie de précision, une balance de cuisine est toujours plus fiable que les mesures volumétriques.

Questions fréquentes

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.