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What is the difference between serving size and servings per container?

Mary Mullen
Mary Mullen on behalf of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition & Dietetics
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Serving size tells you the recommended size for one serving. Serving sizes are listed in common household measures (such as cups, ounces, or tablespoons) and in grams; the sizes are standardized to make it easier for you to compare similar foods. The serving size for the macaroni and cheese is one cup or 228 grams.

Servings per container shows how many recommended servings are in the entire package. If your child ate the entire package of macaroni and cheese, he or she would eat two servings (two cups).
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