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Food portion sizes

Portion sizes are important for staying a healthy weight.

When a food scale of measuring cups aren't handy, you can still estimate your portions by using this chart.



Three ounces of meat is about the size and thickness of a deck of playing cards or an audiotape cassette.


A medium apple or peach is about the size of a tennis ball.


One ounce of cheese is about the size of four stacked dice.


One-half cup of ice cream is about the size of a racquetball or tennis ball.


One cup of mashed potatoes or broccoli is about the size of your fist.


One teaspoon of butter or peanut butter is about the size of the tip of your thumb.

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Source: Allina Health System Press, Helping Your Heart, third edition, cvs-ahc-90648

First published: 05/01/2005
Last updated: 05/01/2005

Reviewed by: Allina Health System Press experts

 

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