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Slide show: Guide to portion control for weight loss

By Mayo Clinic staff
 

Picture of an apple

Fruits: Apples and more

One small apple is about the same size as a tennis ball and equals one fruit serving, or 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. Nelson JK (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Nov. 11, 2009.
  2. Zeratksy KA (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Nov. 20, 2009.
  3. Hensrud DD (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Nov. 27, 2009.
  4. Hensrud DD, et al. The Mayo Clinic Diet. Intercourse, Pa.: Good Books; 2010.
NU00267 April 29, 2010

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