Serving Size of Food

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