Fruit
Orange Zest
Orange zest is the finely grated outer peel of an orange, without the bitter white pith. It adds bright citrus aroma to baked goods, desserts, and some sweet sauces.
97 kcal per 100 g
Nutrition per 100 g
97 kcal
| Protein | 1.5 g |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fiber | 10.6 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central (approximate, based on a similar product), 2026-10-03. Per 100 g raw (per USDA FDC).
How many grams in a measure
Approximate weights of common measures. The exact figure depends on the product and how it is packed.
- 200 ml cup 81.2 g
- 250 ml cup 101.5 g
- tablespoon (15 ml) 6.1 g
- teaspoon (5 ml) 2 g
- 0.5 l jar 203 g
Good to know: Orange Zest
Let me tell you about orange zest, and why the orange itself matters more than the grater.
The orange skin has two layers. The outer one, thin and colored, is full of oil glands — tiny dots you can see if you look closely. That oil carries the zest's own aroma. The white layer underneath tastes bitter. So zest is just that colored top layer, scraped off before the white starts.
How do you choose a good orange for zest? Smell it first. Scratch the skin lightly and smell it — a good orange will give you that bright citrus smell right away. Look for skin that is firm, not soft or wrinkled.
Some people say: "Any grater will do — scrape hard, get more zest." No! Press hard and you tear into the white layer, and the bitterness goes straight into your dough or your cream. That's the mistake this leads to — a cake that should taste sunny ends up tasting faintly of medicine. Zest lightly, only the color, and stop.
Questions and answers
How many grams of orange zest are in a 200 ml cup?
200 ml cup of orange zest weighs about 81.2 g.
How many grams of orange zest are in a 250 ml cup?
250 ml cup of orange zest weighs about 101.5 g.
How many grams of orange zest are in a tablespoon (15 ml)?
tablespoon (15 ml) of orange zest weighs about 6.1 g.
How many grams of orange zest are in a teaspoon (5 ml)?
teaspoon (5 ml) of orange zest weighs about 2 g.
How many grams of orange zest are in a 0.5 l jar?
0.5 l jar of orange zest weighs about 203 g.
