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1 Medium Onion — How Much Chopped (1 Cup Diced)

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1 Medium Onion yields approximately 1 cup diced

1 Medium Onion weighs about 150g

Overview

1 Medium Onion yields approximately 1 cup diced. Weight: 150g. Yellow onions are best all-purpose; sweet onions for raw use; red for pickling.

Key Details

  • 1 Medium Onion yields approximately 1 cup diced
  • 1 Medium Onion weighs about 150g
  • Average weight: 150g
  • Yellow onions are best all-purpose; sweet onions for raw use; red for pickling
  • Yields vary by size and freshness — these are averages for medium-sized produce

Why This Matters

  • Knowing produce yields helps when recipes call for "juice of 1 lemon" or "1 cup diced onion"
  • Yield conversions save time when grocery shopping — buy the right amount
  • Standardizing produce measurements ensures recipe consistency

How To

  1. 11 Medium Onion ≈ 1 cup diced
  2. 2Yellow onions are best all-purpose; sweet onions for raw use; red for pickling
  3. 3Choose firm, heavy produce for maximum yield
  4. 4Room temperature citrus yields more juice than cold

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1 Medium Onion yields approximately 1 cup diced. Average weight: 150g.