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Slide show: Guide to portion control for weight loss

By Mayo Clinic staff
 

A small apple is one serving

Fruits

One small apple is about the same size as a tennis ball and equals one fruit serving, or about 60 calories. The same is true for a medium orange, which is also the size of a tennis ball and about 60 calories.

Other fruit servings

Fruit   1 serving size (60 calories)
Applesauce, sweetened   1/3 cup
Banana   1 small
Cherries   15 whole
Strawberries, whole   1 1/2 cups
100 percent fruit juice, unsweetened   1/2 cup

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References
  1. Hensrud DD, et al. The Mayo Clinic Diet. Intercourse, Pa.: Good Books; 2010.
  2. Nelson JK (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Aug. 23, 2012.
  3. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 24. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. http://ndb.nal.usda.gov. Accessed Aug. 23, 2012.
NU00267 Dec. 15, 2012

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