No More Portion Distortion: Breads, Grains, and Pasta

Knowing portion sizes is just as important as knowing how many portions to eat. The list below includes the number of portions that are recommended daily for most adults and children, and matches standard SINGLE portion sizes with an easy way to visualize its real size. 

Breads, Grains, and Pasta

A Single Serving	Is About the Size Of...
1-ounce slice of whole wheat bread	Index card
1/2 bagel	Can of tuna
1/2 cup of rice, cereal, or pasta	Small Walkman
1-ounce muffin	Cupcake wrapper
1 small roll	Yo-yo
4-inch pancake	CD
2-ounce piece of Italian bread	Bar of soap

Recommended Daily Servings: 
Kids ages 6-12: 6-9 servings
Teen girls: 6-9 servings
Teen boys: 9-11 servings
Adults: 6-11 servings