What Does 1 Serving of Vegetables Really Look Like?
When it comes to eating your vegetables, do you really know how much is enough? According to the US Department of Agriculture, the average 19- to 30-year-old woman requires two and one-half cups of vegetables per day. If this amount sounds out of reach, don't fret. The following photos will show you how to measure (and eyeball) the vegetables you need to meet these requirements every day.
Spaghetti Squash
One cup spaghetti squash (cooked) = one serving of vegetables
Beets
One cup beets (about two large beets) = one serving of vegetables
Rainbow Chard
Two cups rainbow chard (raw) = one serving of vegetables
Green Peas
One cup green peas = one serving of vegetables
Beans
One cup beans = one serving of vegetables
Kale
Two cups kale (raw) = one serving of vegetables
Acorn Squash
One-half large acorn squash (one cup flesh, cooked) = one serving of vegetables
Celery
Two large stalks (11- to 12-inches long) = one serving of vegetables
Sweet Potato
One large sweet potato = one serving of vegetables
Spinach
Two cups spinach (raw) = one serving of vegetables
Green Beans
One cup cooked green beans (19 to 20 beans, raw) = one serving of vegetables
Brussels Sprouts
One cup brussels sprouts (about nine large sprouts) = one serving of vegetables
Pepper
One large red pepper (raw or cooked) = one serving of vegetables
Zucchini
One cup zucchini (about one-half medium zucchini, cooked) = one serving of vegetables
Asparagus
Eight small spears asparagus (or four large spears) = one serving of vegetables
Corn
One large ear of corn = one serving of vegetables
Baby Carrots
12 baby carrots = one serving of vegetables