Serving Sizes

A Serving Size is the reference amount on a label; your portion can be different.

Common servings

FoodLabel servingNotes
Dry rice1/4 cup dry (~45 g)Yields ~3/4 cup cooked
Peanut butter2 tbsp (32 g)Energy dense; measure carefully
Bread1 sliceCheck calories per slice
Yogurt3/4–1 cupProtein varies by type

Weighing improves accuracy when servings are ambiguous.

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