Average Weight of Fruits and Vegetables

Eating a balanced diet that includes a variety of fruits and vegetables is important for maintaining good health. But have you ever wondered how much your favorite fruits and vegetables weigh on average? Knowing the average weight of these foods can help you plan your meals and ensure you’re getting the right amount of nutrients.

In this guide, we’ll explore the average weight of various fruits and vegetables, as well as tips for incorporating them into your meals.

Average Weight of Common Fruits

Tropical fruits

Tropical fruits are fruits that grow in hot, wet places near the equator. These places have lots of rain, high temperatures, and good soil. Some of these fruits can’t grow in colder places, so they are usually brought from warmer regions.

Fruit	Average Weight
Banana	120 grams (4.2 oz)
Pineapple	1 – 2.7 kg (2 – 6 lbs.)
Mango	150 – 200 grams (5.3 – 7.1 oz)
Papaya	500 g – 1 kg (1.1 – 2.2 lbs.)
Coconut	0.7 kg (1.5 lbs.)

Citruses

Citrus fruit is a type of fruit that belongs to the family of Rutaceae. These fruits are typically round or oblong and have a thick rind that contains fragrant oils. The juicy flesh inside is usually divided into segments and contains many small seeds.

Fruit	Average Weight
Orange	130 – 200 grams (4.6 – 7 oz)
Lemon	70 – 120 grams (2.5 – 4.2 oz)
Lime	50 – 90 grams (1.8 – 3.2 oz)
Grapefruit	400 – 500 grams (14.1 – 17.6 oz)
Tangerine	80 – 120 grams (2.8 – 4.2 oz)

Berries

Berries are a kind of fruit that are usually small, juicy, and feel soft when you bite them. They come from a single part of a flower and have many seeds inside. Some common examples are blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries.

Fruit	Average Weight
Strawberry	15 – 16 grams (0.5 – 0.6 oz)
Blueberry	0.3 – 2.5 grams (0.011 – 0.088 oz)
Raspberry	3 – 5 grams (0.1 – 0.2 oz)
Blackberry	5 – 10 grams (0.2 – 0.35 oz)
Cranberry	2 – 4 grams (0.07 – 0.14 oz)

Stone fruits

Stone fruit is a fruit that has a hard, big seed in the middle, like a pit. The soft, juicy, and sweet part of the fruit surrounds the seed. We often find these fruits during summertime, and they can be eaten fresh or used for baking. We can also preserve them in cans.

Fruit	Average Weight
Peach	110 – 150 grams (3.9 – 5.3 oz)
Plum	70 – 80 grams (2.5 – 2.8 oz)
Cherry	8 – 12 grams (0.28 – 0.42 oz)
Apricot	45 – 60 grams (1.6 – 2.1 oz)
Nectarine	120 – 180 grams (4.2 – 6.3 oz)

Average Weight of Common Vegetables

Root vegetables

A root vegetable is a type of vegetable that grows underground and is harvested for its edible roots, tubers, or bulbs. These vegetables store their energy and nutrients in their underground parts and can survive in harsh environmental conditions.

Vegetable	Average Weight
Carrot	60 – 120 grams (2.1 – 4.2 oz)
Potato	200 grams (7 oz)
Beet	110 – 300 grams (3.9 – 10.6 oz)
Parsnip	100 – 200 grams (3.5 – 7 oz)
Turnip	120 – 180 grams (4.2 – 6.3 oz)

Leafy greens

A leafy green is a type of vegetable that has leaves as the edible part of the plant. These vegetables are typically low in calories and high in nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They are often associated with a range of health benefits, such as reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer.

Vegetable	Average Weight
Spinach	340 grams (11.9 oz) per bunch
Lettuce	500 – 800 grams (1.1 – 1.8 lbs.) per head
Kale	200 – 300 grams (7 – 10.6 oz) per bunch
Swiss Chard	250 – 400 grams (8.8 – 14.1 oz) per bunch
Collard Greens	450 – 680 grams (1 – 1.5 lbs.) per bunch

Allium

Allium is a group of plants that includes onions, garlic, and other similar plants. They are known for their strong smell and round shape. People grow them because their bulbs. can be eaten, and they are often used in cooking to give a special flavor. Alliums are also used for medicine and can help treat infections, high blood pressure, and digestion problems.

Vegetable	Average Weight
Onion	100 – 250 grams (3.5 – 8.8 oz)
Garlic	4 – 7 grams (0.14 – 0.25 oz) per clove
Leek	255 grams (9 oz)
Shallot	20 – 40 grams (0.7 – 1.4 oz)
Scallion	15 – 30 grams (0.5 – 1.1 oz)

Comprehensive Table of Average Fruit Weights

Fruit	Grams	Ounces
Acai berry	1 – 2	0.04 – 0.07
Acerola cherry	8 – 15	0.28 – 0.53
African cherry orange	25 – 30	0.88 – 1.06
Amazon grape	6 – 7	0.21 – 0.25
Ambarella	200 – 250	7.05 – 8.82
American persimmon	168 – 200	5.93 – 7.05
Apple	182 – 227	6.42 – 8.01
Apricot	35 – 40	1.23 – 1.41
Avocado	200 – 300	7.05 – 10.58
Babaco	500 – 800	17.64 – 28.22
Bacuri fruit	150 – 250	5.29 – 8.82
Bael fruit	300 – 800	10.58 – 28.22
Blackcurrant	2 – 4	0.07 – 0.14
Blood orange	100 – 150	3.53 – 5.29
Boysenberry	5 – 7	0.18 – 0.25
Breadfruit	1000 – 4000	35.27 – 141.10
Buddha’s hand	200 – 300	7.05 – 10.58
Cactus fruit	150 – 350	5.29 – 12.35
Calamansi	30 – 50	1.06 – 1.76
Camu camu	14 – 28	0.49 – 0.99
Canistel	200 – 400	7.05 – 14.11
Cantaloupe	1000 – 1500	35.27 – 52.91
Capulin cherry	6 – 8	0.21 – 0.28
Carambola	70 – 90	2.47 – 3.17
Carissa	20 – 50	0.71 – 1.76
Cherimoya	200 – 500	7.05 – 17.64
Cherry	5 – 10	0.18 – 0.35
Chico fruit	150 – 300	5.29 – 10.58
Clementine	75 – 100	2.65 – 3.53
Cloudberry	2 – 5	0.07 – 0.18
Cocoplum	30 – 50	1.06 – 1.76
Cupuacu	1 – 2	0.04 – 0.07
Currant	0.5 – 1.5	0.02 – 0.05
Damson	25 – 35	0.88 – 1.23
Date	7 – 10	0.25 – 0.35
Dragonfruit	150 – 600	5.29 – 21.16
Durian	600 – 1500	21.16 – 52.91
Elderberry	5 – 8	0.18 – 0.28
Emu berry	2 – 4	0.07 – 0.14
Feijoa	50 – 75	1.76 – 2.65
Fig	50 – 70	1.76 – 2.47
Garcinia indica	150 – 250	5.29 – 8.82
Genip	35 – 50	0.42 – 1.06
Gooseberry	2 – 10	0.07 – 0.35
Grape	5 – 10	0.18 – 0.35
Grumichama	5 – 10	0.14 – 0.21
Guava	100 – 200	3.53 – 7.05
Honeydew melon	1000 – 2000	35.27 – 70.55
Horned melon	120 – 180	4.23 – 6.35
Huckleberry	0.5 – 2	0.02 – 0.07
Jackfruit	300 – 600	10.58 – 21.16
Jambul	1 – 2	0.18 – 0.35
Jujube	15 – 30	0.53 – 1.06
Kiwano	150 – 200	5.29 – 7.05
Kiwi	70 – 100	2.47 – 3.53
Kumquat	10 – 20	0.35 – 0.71
Longan	6 – 10	0.21 – 0.35
Loquat	25 – 50	0.88 – 1.76
Lychee	10 – 15	0.35 – 0.53
Mandarin	40 – 60	1.41 – 2.12
Mangosteen	80 – 150	2.82 – 5.29
Marionberry	45024.00	0.14 – 0.28
Medlar	50 – 75	1.76 – 2.65
Mulberry	4 – 8	0.18 – 0.35
Nectarine	130 – 230	4.59 – 8.11
Passionfruit	35 – 50	1.23 – 1.76
Pawpaw	500 – 1500	17.64 – 52.91
Peach	100 – 200	3.53 – 7.05
Pear	150 – 250	5.29 – 8.82
Persimmon	100 – 200	3.53 – 7.05
Plum	50 – 70	1.76 – 2.47
Pomegranate	200 – 400	7.05 – 14.11
Pomelo	1000 – 2000	35.27 – 70.55
Quince	100 – 200	3.53 – 7.05
Redcurrant	0.5 – 1.5	0.02 – 0.05
Rhubarb	50 – 100	1.76 – 3.53
Salal berry	2 – 5	0.07 – 0.18
Satsuma	75 – 100	2.65 – 3.53
Star fruit	75 – 150	2.65 – 5.29
Ugli fruit	300 – 500	10.58 – 17.64
Watermelon	3000 – 10000	105.82 – 352.74
White currant	0.5 – 1.5	0.02 – 0.05
Wild cherry	5 – 10	0.18 – 0.35
Wild strawberry	1 – 2	0.04 – 0.07
Yellow watermelon	3000 – 10000	105.82 – 352.74

Comprehensive Table of Average Vegetable Weights

Vegetable	Grams	Ounces
Amaranth	100 – 200	3.53 – 7.05
Arrowroot	100 – 150	3.53 – 5.29
Artichoke	120 – 200	4.23 – 7.05
Artichoke hearts	400 – 500	14.11 – 17.64
Arugula	20 – 50	0.71 – 1.76
Asparagus	20 – 40	0.71 – 1.41
Aubergine (eggplant)	200 – 400	7.05 – 14.11
Bamboo shoots	100 – 200	3.53 – 7.05
Belgian endive	75 – 100	2.65 – 3.53
Bitter gourd	100 – 150	3.53 – 5.29
Black – eyed peas	50 – 75	1.76 – 2.65
Broccoflower	500 – 1000	17.64 – 35.27
Broccoli	100 – 200	3.53 – 7.05
Broccolini	50 – 100	1.76 – 3.53
Brussels sprouts	10-20	0.35 – 0.71
Butternut squash	1000 – 1500	35.27 – 52.91
Cabbage	100 – 200	3.53 – 7.05
Cassava	500 – 1000	17.64 – 35.27
Cauliflower	500 – 1000	17.64 – 35.27
Celery	100 – 200	3.53 – 7.05
Chayote	150 – 300	5.29 – 10.58
Cherry tomatoes	15 – 25	0.53 – 0.88
Chickpeas	20 – 30	0.71 – 1.06
Chinese cabbage	100 – 200	3.53 – 7.05
Chives	5-10	0.18 – 0.35
Corn	100 – 200	3.53 – 7.05
Courgette (zucchini)	100 – 200	3.53 – 7.05
Cucumber	100 – 200	3.53 – 7.05
Daikon	100 – 200	3.53 – 7.05
Dandelion greens	50 – 75	1.76 – 2.65
Edamame	100 – 200	3.53 – 7.05
Eggplant (aubergine)	200 – 400	7.05 – 14.11
Endive	75 – 100	2.65 – 3.53
English peas	50 – 75	1.76 – 2.65
Fennel	100 – 200	3.53 – 7.05
Frisee	50 – 75	1.76 – 2.65
Ginger	50 – 100	1.76 – 3.53
Green beans	50 – 75	1.76 – 2.65
Green onions	5-10	0.18 – 0.35
Hearts of palm	400 – 500	14.11 – 17.64
Horseradish	50 – 75	1.76 – 2.65
Jackfruit	300 – 500	10.58 – 17.64
Jerusalem artichoke	100 – 200	3.53 – 7.05
Jerusalem artichokes	100 – 200	3.53 – 7.05
Jicama	150 – 300	5.29 – 10.58
Kale sprouts	20 – 30	0.71 – 1.06
Kohlrabi	150 – 200	5.29 – 7.05
Lentils	20 – 30	0.71 – 1.06
Lima beans	50 – 75	1.76 – 2.65
Microgreens	5-10	0.18 – 0.35
Mung beans	20 – 30	0.71 – 1.06
Mushrooms	20 – 30	0.71 – 1.06
Mustard greens	50 – 75	1.76 – 2.65
Napa cabbage	100 – 200	3.53 – 7.05
Okra	50 – 75	1.76 – 2.65
Pattypan squash	150 – 200	5.29 – 7.05
Peas	50 – 75	1.76 – 2.65
Plantain	200 – 400	7.05 – 14.11
Pumpkin	150 – 500	5.29 – 17.64
Purslane	50 – 75	1.76 – 2.65
Radicchio	100 – 200	3.53 – 7.05
Radicchio di Treviso	100 – 200	3.53 – 7.05
Radish	20 – 30	0.71 – 1.06
Ramps	20 – 30	0.71 – 1.06
Rhubarb	150 – 300	5.29 – 10.58
Runner beans	50 – 75	1.76 – 2.65
Rutabaga	150 – 300	5.29 – 10.58
Salsify	50 – 75	1.76 – 2.65
Snap peas	50 – 75	1.76 – 2.65
Snow peas	50 – 75	1.76 – 2.65
Sorrel	50 – 75	1.76 – 2.65
Soybeans	50 – 75	1.76 – 2.65
Spaghetti squash	150 – 500	5.29 – 17.64
Spring onions	5-10	0.18 – 0.35
Squash	200 – 400	7.05 – 14.11
Sweet potato	150 – 300	5.29 – 10.58
Taro	200 – 400	7.05 – 14.11
Tomatillo	20 – 30	0.71 – 1.06
Tomato	50 – 100	1.76 – 3.53
Water chestnut	5-10	0.18 – 0.35
Watercress	50 – 75	1.76 – 2.65
Wax beans	50 – 75	1.76 – 2.65
Winter squash	150 – 500	5.29 – 17.64
Yams	150 – 300	5.29 – 10.58
Zucchini	150 – 300	5.29 – 10.58