Beans, Boston Baked8 hoursBiscuits, Baking Powder (according to size)12-15 minutesRaised (according to size)12-20 minutesBread (ten-cent loaf)50 minutesBreads, Baking Powder Muffins (according to size)18-30 minutesCorn Bread (shallow pan)15-20 minutesGingerbread (shallow pan)25 minutesPopovers (according to size)25-30 minutesYeast Muffins (according to size)20-30 minutesCake, Fruit1¼ to 2 hoursLayer15-20 minutesLoaf (shallow pan)30 minutesSponge (deep pan)40 minutesCookies and Wafers6-15 minutesCup Custards25 minutesFish, whole, 4 pounds1 hourFillets, or whole small20-30 minutesMeats, Fillet of Beef (medium)45-60 minutesRump of Beef (medium) per pound17 minutesSirloin or Rib of Beef (medium) per pound15 minutesChicken, per pound18 minutesDuck, Domestic1 to 1¼ hoursDuck, Wild15-20 minutesGoose, Domestic, per pound20 minutesLeg of Lamb, per pound18 minutesPork Chops30 minutesLoin of Pork, per pound22 minutesTurkey, per pound20 minutesLoin of Veal, per pound22 minutesPies35-45 minutesRice or Tapioca Pudding, Cooked45 minutesRice or Tapioca Pudding, Uncooked2½ to 3½ hours
CerealsCorn Meal2 hoursHominy2-3 hoursMacaroni20-30 minutesOatmeal4 hoursRice20-30 minutesRolled Oats½ hourSpaghetti20 minutesGranulated or Rolled Wheat½ hourEggsSoft-cooked3-5 minutesHard-cooked20 minutesFishBass, per pound12 minutesBluefish, per pound12 minutesCod, per pound6 minutesHalibut, per pound12 minutesLobster, whole20 minutesSalmon, per pound12 minutesSmall fish6-10 minutesMeatsCorned Beef3-4 hoursFresh Beef3 hoursFowl, per pound30 minutesHam, per pound25 minutesMutton (leg), per pound25 minutesCorned Tongue3½ hoursFresh Tongue2½ hoursVegetablesArtichokes30-45 minutesAsparagus20-30 minutesDried Beans3-4 hoursLima and other Shell Beans1 to 1¼ hoursString Beans1-2 hoursBeets, old2-4 hoursBeets, young45 minutesBrussels Sprouts20 minutesCabbage20-30 minutesCauliflower25 minutesGreen Corn10 minutesOnions1 to 1½ hoursOyster Plant (whole)45 minutesParsnips45-60 minutesPeas, Fresh20-60 minutesPeas, Dried3 hoursPotatoes, White20-30 minutesPotatoes, Sweet20-25 minutesSpinach25-30 minutesTomatoes (stewed)20-30 minutesTurnips, Yellow1½ to 2 hoursTurnips, White1 to 1½ hours
Bacon and Ham, sliced thin4 minutesChicken, Spring20 minutesChops, Lamb or Mutton6-10 minutesFish, Slices Cod, Halibut, Salmon, Swordfish12-15 minutesFish, whole small, Smelt, Trout8-10 minutesFish, whole split, Bluefish, Scrod, Shad, Whitefish18-22 minutesOysters3-4 minutesSteak, 1 inch thick (medium)8 minutesSquab10-12 minutesTripe and Liver6 minutes
Chops or Cutlets, Breaded5-8 minutesCroquettes and Fishballs1 minuteDoughnuts, Drop Cakes, Fritters, Muffins3-5 minutesFish, rolled fillets and slices5-7 minutesFish, whole small, Smelt, Trout, Whitebait2-7 minutesPotatoes, Straws, Chips3-4 minutesPotatoes, French Fried6-8 minutes
FahrenheitFreezing point32°Lukewarm Water or Milk, not over98°Albumen begins to coagulate134°Milk, Pasteurized, keep for ½ hour at145°Simmering point185°Boiling point, Water (sea level)212°Boiling point, Milk (sea level)214°Milk, scalded in double boiler196°Baking, Apples300°Baking, Bananas400°Baking, Biscuit (baking powder)450°Baking, Biscuit (yeast)425°Baking, Loaf Bread400°Baking, Muffins380°Baking, Popovers450°Baking, Cake: Cookies400°Baking, Cake: Gingerbread375°Baking, Cake: Fruit and Pound300°Baking, Cake: Layer380°Baking, Cake: Plain (shallow pan)375°Baking, Cake: Sponge (shallow pan)350°Baking, Meats, Beef and Mutton, for 15 minutes450°then reduce to350°Baking, Meats, Chicken and Turkey, for ½ hour400°then reduce to300°Baking, Meats, Goose and Lamb, for ½ hour400°then reduce to300°Baking, Meats, Pork and Veal, for ½ hour350°then reduce to260°Baking, Pastry: Pies, for ¼ hour450°then reduce to350°Baking, Pastry: Tart or Patty Shells450°Baking, Potatoes450°Frying:[14]Breaded Chops, Oysters380°Frying: Croquettes, Fishballs390°Frying: Doughnuts, Fritters360°-370°Frying: Potatoes, French Fried380°Frying: Potato Chips or Straws400°Fruit Jelly222°Sugar and Water Sirup, large thread217°Sugar and Water Sirup, feather232°Sugar and Water Sirup, soft ball240°Sugar and Water Sirup, hard ball250°Sugar and Water Sirup, for glacéd fruits and nuts310°Sugar and Water Sirup, for spun sugar300°Sugar and Water Sirup, caramel350°A very hot oven450°-550°A hot oven400°-450°A moderate oven350°-400°A slow oven250°-350°
The following table gives the approximate number of calories and the approximate percentage of protein, fat, and carbohydrate in an average portion of food.[15]Unless otherwise stated an egg, orange, potato, etc., means one of average size.
Number ofKind of FoodAmountCalories% Protein% Fat% CarbohydratesBeveragesButtermilk (see Dairy Products)Chocolate[16]1 cup200104941Cocoa[17]1 cup140143947Eggnog1 cup225214831Grape Juice½ cup10000100Milk (See Dairy Products)Orange Juice½ cup5000100BreadsBaking Powder Biscuit1 small biscuit50112762Boston Brown Bread1 slice ¾ in. x 3 in. diameter100101080White Bread1 slice ½ in. x 4 in. x 2½ in.5014680Corn Bread1 piece 2 in. x 2 in. x 1 in.100102466Crackers, Graham15092071Crackers, Soda125102070Croutons (fried)12 half-in. cubes8074944Croutons (toasted)12 half-in. cubes4514482Griddle Cakes2 cakes 4½ in. in diameter200142561Muffins, Corn Meal1133132562Muffins, One-egg1125122464Popovers1100182755Sandwich (Club)1500156916CakeApple Sauce Cakeslice ½ in. x 1½ in. x 3¾ in.12842373Doughnuts120064549Fruit Cakeslice ½ in. x 2 in. x 4 in.30062668Hot Water Gingerbread1 piece 2 in. x 2 in. x 2 in.20082270Hot Water SpongeSlice 1½ in. x 1½ in. x 2 in.1007786Macaroon15063361One-Egg CakeSlice ½ in. x 2 in. x 4 in.22583260Candy and SugarBitter Chocolate1 oz.20087220Chocolate Fudge1 cubic inch8922078Sweet Milk Chocolate1 oz.14375835Molasses1 tablespoon663097Sugar, Granulated1 tablespoon5500100Sugar1 full-sized lump2800100CerealsCorn Flakes1 cup806490Corn Meal Mush½ cup7510585Grape Nuts1/3 cup20012286Macaroni (cooked)¾ cup7515283Oatmeal (cooked)½ cup50171667Rice (steamed)½ cup649190Shredded Wheat Biscuit110013582Wheat Meal Mush½ cup6712484Cheese DishesCheese Fondue¾ cup180177013Welsh Rarebit½ cup and 1 thin slice toast350225721Dairy ProductsButter1 tablespoon1131990Buttermilk1 cup88331354Cheese, American1½ cubic inches10026713Cheese, Cottage2 cubic inches5076915Cream, Thin¼ cup1005869Milk, Unskimmed1 cup160205228Milk, Skimmed1 cup8837756DessertsBrown Betty½ cup25033562Chocolate Blancmange½ cup31294843Cup Custard1 custard200173944Lemon Jelly½ cup1009091Pie, Apple1 piece[18]30034156Pie, Custard1 piece25693259Pie, Lemon Meringue1 piece36752768Pie, Mince1 piece45083953Pie, Raisin1 piece44553659Pie, Squash1 piece360102565Rice Custard½ cup100183250Indian Tapioca½ cup400112069Vanilla Ice Cream (custard)½ cup20065539EggsBoiled17536640Scrambled1/3 cup13320764Fats and Salad DressingsBacon fat1 tablespoon13201000Beef Drippings1 tablespoon11301000Butter (See Dairy Products)Cream (See Dairy Products)Crisco1 tablespoon13401000Lard1 tablespoon13201000Oleomargarine1 tablespoon1131990Olive Oil1 tablespoon13201000French Dressing1 tablespoon8801000Mayonnaise Dressing1 tablespoon1051972Cooked Dressing1 tablespoon25106426FruitsApple, baked (with sugar)1 large2001396Bananas1 large1005689Cantaloupe½506094Cranberry Sauce¼ cup1000199Dates1252791Figs, dried1675194Grape Fruit1 medium1007489Olives, Green2 medium3018316Orange1 large1006391Peach1407291Prunes, Stewed¼ cup2002098Raisins¼ cup1003988Meats and Fish (cooked)Bacon1 thin slice2513870Dried Beef (creamed)1/3 cup100166519Hamburg Steak (broiled)cake 7/8 in. thick 2½ in. diameter10055450Roast Beefslice 5 in. x 2½ in. x ¼ in.10046540Stewed Beef with Dumpling1 cup290142462Lamb Chops1 kidney chop12524760Pork Chops1 loin chop20018820Sausage2 small10020782Clams (raw)85056836Codfish Balls1, 2 inches in diameter100146521Creamed Codfish½ cup100324622Oysters (raw)650492229Salmon (canned)½ cup10045550SaucesBrown Sauce2 tablespoons37144937Lemon Sauce2 tablespoons7003070Tomato Sauce2 tablespoons4057025White Sauce2 tablespoons5587022SoupsBouillon¾ cup198488Cream of Corn¾ cup150123850Corn Chowder¾ cup185124345Split Pea¾ cup12526272Tomato (canned)¾ cup100121276VegetablesAsparagus7 stalks3332860Beans, Baked¾ cup225211861Beans, Lima (fresh)½ cup10023572Beans, String½ cup2022771Beets1 beet, 2 in. diameter2514284Corn (canned)½ cup150111178Peas (canned)½ cup6726371Potatoes, Mashed½ cup11074845Potatoes, Sweet, Baked12006589Potatoes, White, Baked110011188Spinach½ cup2012880Squash, winter½ cup559784Tomatoes (canned)½ cup3012871
By means of this table the fuel value of nearly all recipes may be computed.[19]
Number ofMaterialQuantityCalories% Protein% Fat% CarbohydratesCerealsBarley, Pearl1 cup75510387Bran1 cup21814680Bread Crumbs, dried1 cup37314482Bread Crumbs, soft1 cup14714482Corn Meal1 cup50410585Corn Starch1 cup45900100Flour, Graham1 cup50815679Flour, White, sifted1 cup39512484Macaroni, broken1 cup35515283Oatmeal1 cup636171667Rolled Oats1 cup280171667Rice1 cup8679190Chocolate, bitter1 square17387220Cocoa, dry1 cup634175330Crackers, Boston1 pound188513978Dairy ProductsButter, See FatsCheese, American (fresh){ 1 cup498 }26713{ 1 pound1993 }Condensed Milk, sweetened1 cup1067112366Condensed Milk, unsweetened1 cup427235126Skimmed Milk[20]Whole Milk[21]Cream[22]Eggs[23]Egg, White1149730Egg, Yolk15620800FatsButter{ 1 cup1802 }1990{ 1 pound3605 }Crisco{ 1 cup2136 }01000{ 1 pound4273 }Lard{ 1 cup2110 }01000{ 1 pound4220 }Oleomargarine{ 1 cup1492 }1990{ 1 pound3410}Olive Oil1 cup160001000Suet{ 1 cup749 }3970{ 1 pound3424 }FruitsApricots, dried1 pound12607390Blackberries1 cup20091675Concord Grapes1 large bunch10051580Cranberries1 cup4641185Currants, dried1 cup5023592Dates, dried (unstoned){ 1 cup508 }2791{ 1 pound1416 }Figs, chopped{ 1 cup507 }5194{ 1 pound1437 }Lemon Juice½ cup4400100Pineapple (canned, grated)1 cup3691495Other fruits[24]Gelatine1 ounce10610000Maple Sirup1 cup97600100Meats and Fish(Edible portion)Beef, Sirloin Steak1 pound114331690Beef, Round1 pound95054460Beef, Tongue1 pound72747530Chicken, young1 pound50079210Clams, long1 pint24056836Cod1 pound3269550Fowl1 pound105035650Goose1 pound181816840Halibut1 pound57161390Ham1 pound194029710Lamb, forequarter1 pound143025750Liver1 pound60561390Lobster1 pound39078202Mackerel1 pound64550500Mutton, Leg1 pound110541590Oysters1 pint230492229Salt Pork, fat1 pound36702980Shad1 pound76246540Turkey Veal, Breast1 pound133329710Other Meats and Fish[25]1 pound84047530Molasses1 cup9763097Nuts(shelled)Almonds1 cup734137611Peanuts1 cup663196318Peanut Butter1/3 cup640196912Pecans1 cup11455878Walnuts, English1 cup60011827SugarBrown1 cup62500100Granulated1 cup84000100Powdered1 cup67200100VegetablesBeans, dried1 cup68426569Beans, Lima, dried1 cup54121475Cabbage1 pound14520971Carrots1 pound21010585Celery (cut in ¼-inch pieces)1 cup2424571Corn, canned1 cup255111178Lentils (dried)1 cup64029368Lettuce1 large head50251461Mushrooms1 pound21131861Onions{ 1 onion25 }13681{ 1 pound225 }Parsnips1 pound29110783Peas, canned (drained)1 cup13426371Peas, dried1 cup67528369Tapioca1 cup64000100Tomatoes, fresh1 pound10021871Tomatoes, canned1 cup6021871Turnip1 cup ½-inch cubes5013582Other Vegetables[26]