Guide To Common Portion And Serving Size From The Fruit Group
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Servings from the fruit group are counted by cups.
For whole fruit, the servings are shown in general size. For example, 1 medium apple counts as 1 cup serving from the fruit group. Depending on the size of the fruit, 1 serving could be ½ a piece of fruit or a whole fruit.
In general, here are the servings of fruit foods that count as 1 cup:
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1 medium size piece of fruit
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1/2 cup of dried fruit
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8 ounces of 100% fruit juice
Here are fruit that equal 1 cup serving from the fruit group.
My Plate recommends that you teach children to fill half their plate with fruits an vegetables for a healthier meal.
1 Cup Serving From The Fruit Group
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1 Small Apple
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1/2 Large Apple |
1 Cup Of Any Raw, Cut Up Or Cooked Fruit |
1 Cup Applesauce |
1 Large Banana |
32 Grapes |
1 Cup Grapes |
1 Medium Grapefruit |
1 Cup Mixed Fruit |
1 Large Orange |
1 Large Peach |
2 Halves Canned Peaches |
1 Medium Pear |
3 Medium Plums |
2 Large Plums |
8 Large Berries |
1 Small Wedge Of Watermelon |
1/2 Cup Dried Fruit |
1/2 Cup Raisin |
1 Cup 100% Fruit Juice |
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Written by Maggie LaBarbera
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Written on Jun 13, 2012
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Last updated on Oct 15, 2013
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