How much does it weigh? Average weights of common foods
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Recipes say "one medium onion", calorie trackers want grams. This table gives typical weights for common foods — so you can convert in either direction. Sizes vary, so for your actual piece, a quick photo with a scale app gives a closer number.
Fruit
Item (medium)
Typical weight
Banana, with peel
about 180 g
Banana, peeled
about 118 g
Apple
about 180 g
Orange
130–150 g
Lemon
about 100 g
Avocado, whole
170–200 g
Strawberry
about 12 g
Grape
about 5 g
Vegetables
Item (medium)
Typical weight
Potato
150–250 g
Onion
about 110 g
Tomato
about 120 g
Carrot
about 60 g
Bell pepper
about 120 g
Cucumber
about 300 g
Garlic clove
3–5 g
Eggs
Size
With shell
Without shell
Medium
about 50 g
about 44 g
Large
about 57 g
about 50 g
Extra large
about 64 g
about 56 g
Egg size classes differ between countries; these are typical values.
Bread, meat and other foods
Item
Typical weight
Slice of sandwich bread
25–30 g
Slice of cheese
about 20 g
Chicken breast, raw, boneless
170–250 g
Cooked rice, 1 cup
about 158 g
US stick of butter
113 g
Sugar cube
3–5 g
Get the weight of your actual item
Averages are a starting point; a large banana can weigh twice as much as a small one. With Scale For Grams you photograph the real item and get an estimate for that piece, size included.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a banana weigh?
A medium banana weighs about 180 g with peel and about 118 g peeled.
How much does an egg weigh?
A large egg weighs about 57 g with shell and about 50 g without.
