Portion Sizes

1 tsp. of salad dressing equals the size of a half dollar
A small (2 oz.) bagel equals the diameter of a round beverage coaster
A tortilla equals a salad plate
1/2 tsp. of oil equals 1 thimble full

1 half-oz. roll equals a bar of soap
A medium baked potato equals a computer mouse
1/2 cup veggies equals the bulb part of a standard light bulb
1 cup of pasta equals 1 baseball

3 oz. of meat equals a pack of tissues or deck of cards
1/2 cup of rice equals a custard cup
1 oz. of nuts equals 2 shot glasses
1/4 cup of sour cream equals 1 golf ball

1 oz. chunk of cheese equals 2 dominoes or your thumb
1/2 cup of rice or pasta equals the amount that fits into a cupcake wrapper
A pancake or waffle equals the diameter of a CD
3/4 cup of frozen yogurt equals 1 tennis ball

3 oz. of fish equals an eyeglass case
1 1/2 oz. of raisins equals 1 soup ladle
1 cup of dry cereal equals 1 wine glass
1/4 cup of sour cream equals 1 golf ball
1 oz. of chocolate equals 1 package of dental floss
1 tsp. of peanut butter equals a lipstick cap
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