Basmati rice: why 208 g per cup is wrong
USDA Branded (365 Basmati Rice variant) publishes 208 g (7.3 oz) per US cup of basmati rice. This site rejects that figure and publishes 180 g (6.3 oz) instead, from Tilda Basmati Rice (density 0.7608 g/mL, matching the composition of the substance). The reason:
208 g/cup is 15.6% above the producer-convergent cluster of 180 g/cup (Tilda, Royal, Mahatma, Lundberg, and Whole Foods 365 UPC 085239053348 all at 180). Exceeds milled 10% tolerance. Likely a distinct product identity (parboiled/sella/fine-cracked grade) mislabeled generically as basmati, or a serving-size error on the source label.
The arithmetic
| Source | 1 cup | Density | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA Branded (365 Basmati Rice variant) | 208 g7.3 oz | 0.8792 g/mL | Rejected on physics |
| Tilda Basmati Rice | 180 g6.3 oz | 0.7608 g/mL | Published here |
The published figure and its sources
The full sourcing for basmati rice, including every accepted and rejected figure, the state or filling method behind each, and the physics or standards reasoning applied, is on the ingredient page.
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