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How big is one serving of fruit?

Toby Smithson
Toby Smithson on behalf of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition & Dietetics
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According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, a serving of fruit is equal to 1 cup of raw, cooked fruit; 1 cup of 100% fruit juice; or ½ cup dried fruit. The new MyPlate guide categorizes fruits into one cup servings. A small apple; a large banana; 32 grapes; a medium pear; 1 small wedge of watermelon; 8 large strawberries; ½ cup of dried fruit; or 3 plums all count as a one cup serving.

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