Equivalents of Common Foods

All- Purpose Flour (sifted) 4 cups = 1 pound

Cake Flour (sifted) 4 -3/4 cups = 1 pound

Granulated Sugar 2- 1/4 cup = 1 pound

Brown Sugar 2 - 1/4 cup = 1 pound

Confectioners Sugar 3 -1/2 cups = 1 pound

Walnuts (chopped) 1 cup = 1/4 pound

Rice 2 cups = 1 pound

Potatoes 14 medium size = 1 pound

Chocolate ( unsweetened) 1 square = 1 ounce

Lemon 1 small size = 1 Tablespoon juice

Orange 1 medium size = 1/3 to 1/2 cup

Butter 2 cups = 1 pound

Evaporated Milk 1 can = 1-2/3 cup

Cheddar Cheese (grated) 4 cups = 1 pound

Cottage Cheese 2 cups = 1 pound

Large Egg 1 large = 1/4 cup

Medium Egg 1 medium = 3-1/2 Tablespoons