In this brief guide, we’ll address the search query: “how many cups are equal to a can of evaporated milk?” also, we will explore what volume 1 cup alludes to, how to convert the weight of evaporated milk to cups, what evaporated milk is, what the nutritional content of evaporated milk is, and whether or not consuming evaporated milk is healthy.
How many cups are equal to a can of evaporated milk?
The exact amount of cups present in a can of evaporated milk will vary with the volume of the can that our readers have purchased.
For reference, a 6-ounce can of evaporated milk contains roughly ⅔ of a cup. One 14-and-a-half-ounce can of evaporated milk contains 1 and ⅔ of a cup.
Our readers need to bear in mind that cups are units of volume and not necessarily weight, unless the substance being measured has a density of 1 gram per cubic centimeter, such as water.
Therefore, some less dense substances such as oil, and denser substances such as evaporated milk, may not have the same weight in a cup, as they do in grams.
How much is one cup?
One cup equates to eight and a half fluid ounces, which also amounts to roughly 250 milliliters.
However, milliliters are a unit of volume and not necessarily the same as an item’s mass. More specifically, one milliliter amounts to one cubic centimeter, and as water is used as a reference substance (because water is ubiquitous), many assume that 1 milliliter amounts to 1 gram.
This may not be the case for substances that have a lower density than water such as butter, cooking oil, and other denser materials.
Therefore, we recommend that when our readers are using volume units to carry out their measuring and portioning, they make the distinction between volume and mass.
How can I convert the weight of evaporated milk into cups?
As one cup amounts to eight and a half fluid ounces, and 250 milliliters, our readers should convert the mass in grams to a volume.
One milliliter of evaporated milk weighs 1.07 grams. Therefore, 1 cup (250 milliliters) of evaporated milk, weighs 267.5 grams
To convert the mass in grams of evaporated milk into cups, our readers should therefore divide the mass by 1.07 (to obtain the volume in milliliters), and then divide the resulting milliliters by 250.
What is evaporated milk?
Evaporated milk is concentrated milk that has had up to 60% of its moisture (water-content) removed, and as a result, is creamier and contains a higher amount of solutes per volume unit.
Despite its name, a more accurate moniker would be semi-evaporated or partially evaporated milk, as it still maintains a fluid state and is not completely evaporated, the way powdered milk is.
Evaporated milk can be used as a thickening agent, to bind ingredients, and to make all manner of baked goods and confections.
What is the nutritional content of evaporated milk?
For reference, a 4-ounce serving of evaporated milk can provide:
- 168 calories – of which 84 are sourced from fat
- 8.4 grams of protein
- 9.6 grams of fat (15% of the RDI) – of which 5.6 grams are saturated fat (28% of the RDI) 0.3 grams are polyunsaturated fat and 3 grams are monounsaturated fat.
- 12.8 grams of carbohydrates (4% of the RDI) – all of which are sugars
- 26.4 milligrams of cholesterol (12% of the RDI)
- 132 milligrams of sodium (6% of the RDI)
- 380 milligrams of potassium (11% of the RDI)
The same portion can provide 6% of the RDI of vitamin A, 4% of vitamin C, 25.2% of calcium, and 1.3% of the RDI of iron.
*Recommended daily intake values are based on a diet of 2000 calories per day. An individual’s exact needs may vary. We, therefore, recommend that our readers consult with a licensed nutritionist to determine what their exact needs are.
Is consuming evaporated milk healthy?
When consumed in moderation and occasionally, drinking evaporated milk should have no adverse effects on a person’s health.
It is also a good source of calcium and various vitamins and minerals.
However, due to its fat and sugar content, it may be in our reader’s interest to use it sparingly, as it may be contraindicated for patients with a risk of a history of heart disease, liver disease, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic conditions.
Also, it contains a higher concentration of lactose, and should not be provided to patients with dairy allergies.
We urge our readers to be mindful of their daily intake of calories, avoid overeating, and combine calorie-rich foods with a balanced diet and a healthy, active lifestyle.
Conclusion
In this brief guide, we’ll address the search query: “how many cups are equal to a can of evaporated milk?” also, we will explore what volume 1 cup alludes to, how to convert the weight of evaporated milk to cups, what evaporated milk is, what the nutritional content of evaporated milk is, and whether or not consuming evaporated milk is healthy.