Food Pyramid Guide

What's a Serving?

Bread, Cereal, Rice & Pasta Group

• 1 slice of bread or small pita
• 1/2 bagel or English muffin
• 1/2 cup cooked cereal, rice or pasta
  

Vegetable Group

• 1 cup raw leafy vegetables
• 1/2 cup cooked or chopped raw vegetables
• 1 medium potato
• 3/4 cup vegetable juice
  

Fruit Group

• 1 medium orange, apple or banana
• 1/2 grapefruit
• 1/2 cup berries or cut-up fruit
• 3/4 cup fruit juice
  

Milk, Yogurt & Cheese Group

• 1 cup milk or yogurt
• 1-1/2 ounces natural cheese
• 2 ounces processed cheese
  

Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, & Nuts Group

• 2-3 ounces cooked lean meat, skinless poultry or fish
• 1/2 cup dried beans
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup tuna
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1/3 cup nuts