how many grams in a cup of coconut oil?

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things people ask

• Does it matter if the coconut oil is melted or solid when I measure a cup?
  By volume, yes — solid coconut oil traps air pockets and a packed cup can run heavier than a smoothly poured liquid cup. By weight, 226 g is 226 g either way. If a recipe calls for one cup and you scoop it solid versus pour it melted, you can end up with noticeably different fat amounts in cookies or pie crust, which shows up as greasier spread or a softer crumb.
• Can I swap a cup of coconut oil for a cup of butter in baking?
  Roughly, but not blindly. A cup of butter is about 227 g and is roughly 80% fat plus water and milk solids; a cup of coconut oil at 226 g is essentially 100% fat. For cookies and quick breads the swap usually works if you keep it solid like cold butter. For laminated doughs or buttercream you'll lose the structure water and dairy solids provide.
• Refined or virgin coconut oil for a one-cup measure in a recipe?
  Refined and virgin weigh the same per cup — about 226 g — so the math doesn't change. The flavor does. Virgin (unrefined) carries clear coconut aroma that comes through in cakes, granola, and frostings. Refined is nearly neutral and has a higher smoke point, which is why it's the usual pick for stir-fries, popcorn oil, or any cup-scale use where you don't want coconut on the palate.

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