Serving Size vs. Portion Size: What's the Difference?
Fruits
1 medium apple, orange or banana
1/2 cup fruit (canned, cooked or raw)
1/2 cup (4 fluid ounces) 100% fruit juice
1/4 cup dried fruit (raisins, apricots or prunes)
Milk
1 cup milk or yogurt
2 ounces processed cheese (American)
1 1/2 ounces natural cheese (cheddar)
Meat and Beans
1 tablespoons of peanut butter counts as 1 ounce
1/4 cup nuts or 20-24 almonds
1 medium size egg
2-3 ounces of poultry, meat or fish (2-3 servings)
1/4 cup of beans
Tips on how to visually estimate 1 serving size
Grains Group |
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1 oz. bread or 1 slice of bread |
CD case |
10 French fries |
Deck of cards |
1/2 cup cooked rice or pasta |
Computer mouse |