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Serving of Peaches:
Price
Cost per
Serving
Fresh, in season, 1 pound ........ . ............ .. .. - - -Frozen, sliced (10-ounce package) . . . .. . .... . . . .. . - - -Canned, slices medium sirup (16 oz.) ... . ...... . . . . - - - Canned, slices, heavy sirup (16 oz.) ....... . ....... _ _ __
Canned, slices, light sirup (16 oz.) .. .' ........ . . . ... _ _ __
Canned, slices, water packed (16 oz.) . .. .. ... . .. .. . _ _ __
Dried································· ·· ·· · ···· · · - -- What did you find out by comparing prices?
How many servings of fruit does your family need each day? _ _ __ _
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sued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work in agriculture and home economics, Acts of May
8 and June 30; 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Alabama Cooperative
ElCtension Service, Auburn University, Ann E. Thompson, Director, offers educational programs and materials
to all people wi thout regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap and is an equal opportunity employer.
UPS, 4.1M05, 9:90, HE-327
Alabama Cooperative Extension Service, Auburn University, Alabama 36849-5612
Fruit-Compare Prices
How Many Servings?
Fresh peaches
1 pound = 3 or 4 servings
Frozen peaches
10 ounces = 2 or 3 servings
Canned peaches
16-ounce can = 4 servings
Dried peaches
8-ounce package = 7 servings
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Recommended by Evelyn F. Crayton, Extension Foods And Nutrition Speciallsr, Alabama
Cooperative Extension Service, Auburn University, Alabama. Acknowledgement made for
development of original to Task Force, E.S., USDA, Washington, D.C.