how many grams in a cup of zucchini?

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• How many zucchini do I need for 2 cups shredded?
  Plan on two medium zucchini, around 400 g whole. Each medium zucchini gives 1 to 1.5 cups shredded depending on how wet the flesh is and whether you trim the seedy core. If your recipe says 'lightly packed,' err toward two zucchini; if it says 'tightly packed and squeezed,' you may need three to land on 2 cups (271 g) post-squeeze.
• Should I drain shredded zucchini before adding it to bread batter?
  It depends on the recipe. Classic zucchini bread relies on that water for moisture and rise — don't drain. But if you're folding it into denser cakes, fritter batters, or savory loaves where the crumb is already wet, salt the shreds, let them sit 10 minutes, and squeeze. Expect to lose 30–50 g of liquid per cup, which changes the gram weight meaningfully.
• Does packed versus loose change the gram weight much?
  Yes — more than most vegetables. Loosely piled shreds run around 135 g per cup; press them down firmly and you can hit 180–200 g. King Arthur's chart uses spoon-and-level for the 135.5 g figure, so if your recipe doesn't specify, treat that as the default. For 'packed,' weigh rather than guess.

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