usually sweet and fleshy, seed-bearing part of a plant. Since 2011, USDA recommends to make half your plate fruits and vegetables with up to two cups of fruit (depending on the age).
In general, 1 cup of fruit or 100% fruit juice, or ½ cup of dried fruit can be considered as 1 cup from the Fruit Group. The following specific amounts count as 1 cup of fruit towards your daily recommended intake: half a large apple (3.25'' diameter), 1 small apple (2.5'' diameter), 1 cup sliced or chopped, raw or cooked apple. 1 cup of applesauce, 1 large banana (8'' to 9'' long), 1 medium grapefruit (4'' diameter), 1 large orange (3 and 1/16'' diameter), 1 large peach (2 and 3/4'' diameter), 1 medium pear (0.4 pound), 1 small wedge of watermelon (1'' thick), 3 medium or 2 large plums, 8 strawberries, 1 cup of sliced or diced fresh fruit, and 1/2 cup raisins or other dried fruit.
In general, 1 cup of fruit or 100% fruit juice, or ½ cup of dried fruit can be considered as 1 cup from the Fruit Group. The following specific amounts count as 1 cup of fruit towards your daily recommended intake: half a large apple (3.25'' diameter), 1 small apple (2.5'' diameter), 1 cup sliced or chopped, raw or cooked apple. 1 cup of applesauce, 1 large banana (8'' to 9'' long), 1 medium grapefruit (4'' diameter), 1 large orange (3 and 1/16'' diameter), 1 large peach (2 and 3/4'' diameter), 1 medium pear (0.4 pound), 1 small wedge of watermelon (1'' thick), 3 medium or 2 large plums, 8 strawberries, 1 cup of sliced or diced fresh fruit, and 1/2 cup raisins or other dried fruit.
