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This is an example of 1 ounce or cup of any of the emphasized food groups for women -
What is -
1 ounce of protein is equal to:1 tablespoon peanut butter
¼ cup cooked dry beans 1 ounce lean meat, poultry or fish
1 egg ½ ounce nuts (12 almonds, 24 pistachios)
1 cup of vegetables is equal to:
1 cup raw or cooked vegetables, 1 cup vegetable juice, 2 cups raw, leafy greens, 1 medium baked potato (2½ to 3
inches in diameter)
1 cup of milk product is equal to:
1 cup milk, 1 cup yogurt, 2 small slices of cheese or 1/3 cup shredded cheese
1 ounce of grain is equal to:
1 slice bread, 1 cup ready-to-eat cereal, ½ cup cooked rice, pasta or cereal, 1 small pancake (4½ inches in
diameter) 1 small tortilla (6 inches in diameter)
½ cup of fruit is equal to: ½ cup 100-percent fruit juice ½ cup fresh, frozen or canned fruit ½ a fruit (small orange, apple or banana)