What is a portion?
We hear that we must eat five (or even ten – depending on who you listen to) portions of fruit and veg a day. But what is a portion?
Fruit
A portion is 80 grams or 3.2 ounces. Example portions from a British Dietetic Association handout:
- Large slice of melon or pineapple
- Medium-sized apple, pear, orange
- Two plums or satsumas
- Cup of grapes or berries
- 2-3 tablespoons fruit salad or canned fruit
- One 150ml glass of fruit juice
- Two tablespoons vegetables – raw, cooked, canned or fresh
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