Vegetarian Types | Food Substitutes | Vegetarian Food Pyramid | Avoid Foods | Vegetarian Diet ADA Position |
Know are the serving sizes? How many bread slices make one serving?
| Food Group | 1 Serving Size equals any of |
| Whole grains | 1 slice bread 1/2 bun or muffin 1 small muffin, or biscuit 5 - 6 small crackers 1/2 cup cooked cereal, rice, pasta, noodles 1 ounce ready-made cereal. |
| Fruits | 1
medium banana, apple, orange 1/2 grapefruit, melon wedge 3/4 cup fruit juice 1/2 cup chopped fresh, cooked, canned fruit in juice 1/4 cup dried fruit |
| Vegetables | 1/2 cup cooked/raw vegetables 1 cup leafy vegetables (raw) 1/2 cup cooked beans, peas, other legumes 3/4 cup vegetable juice |
| Dry Beans, Legumes, Nuts, Seeds | nuts or seeds 2 Tbsp cooked dry beans or peas - 1/2 cup tofu or tempeh - 1/4 cup peanut butter - 2 Tbsp soy milk - 1 cup |
| Dairy | 1 cup milk 8 ounces (1 cup) yogurt 1.5 ounces natural cheese 2 ounces processed cheese |