Serving-Size Comparison Chart
FOOD
SYMBOL
COMPARISON
SERVING SIZE
Pointer finger
1 ½ ounces
Fist
1 cup
Fist
1 cup
2 Fists
2 cups
Apple
Fist
1 medium
Canned peaches
Fist
1 cup
Fist
1 cup
Noodles, rice, oatmeal
Handful
½ cup
Whole wheat bread
Flat hand
1 slice
Palm
3 ounces
2 Thumbs
2 tablespoons
Milk & Milk Products
Cheese
Milk and yogurt
Vegetables
Cooked carrots
Salad
Fruits
Grains, Breads & Cereals
Dry cereal
Meat, Beans & Nuts
Chicken, beef, fish, pork
Peanut butter
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