What Does 1 Serving of Vegetables Really Look Like?

POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock
POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock

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
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Spaghetti Squash

One cup spaghetti squash (cooked) = one serving of vegetables

Beets
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Beets

One cup beets (about two large beets) = one serving of vegetables

Rainbow Chard
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Rainbow Chard

Two cups rainbow chard (raw) = one serving of vegetables

Green Peas
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Green Peas

One cup green peas = one serving of vegetables

Beans
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Beans

One cup beans = one serving of vegetables

Kale
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Kale

Two cups kale (raw) = one serving of vegetables

Acorn Squash
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Acorn Squash

One-half large acorn squash (one cup flesh, cooked) = one serving of vegetables

Celery
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Celery

Two large stalks (11- to 12-inches long) = one serving of vegetables

Sweet Potato
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Sweet Potato

One large sweet potato = one serving of vegetables

Spinach
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Spinach

Two cups spinach (raw) = one serving of vegetables

Green Beans
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Green Beans

One cup cooked green beans (19 to 20 beans, raw) = one serving of vegetables

Brussels Sprouts
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Brussels Sprouts

One cup brussels sprouts (about nine large sprouts) = one serving of vegetables

Pepper
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Pepper

One large red pepper (raw or cooked) = one serving of vegetables

Zucchini
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Zucchini

One cup zucchini (about one-half medium zucchini, cooked) = one serving of vegetables

Asparagus
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Asparagus

Eight small spears asparagus (or four large spears) = one serving of vegetables

Corn
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Corn

One large ear of corn = one serving of vegetables

Baby Carrots
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Baby Carrots

12 baby carrots = one serving of vegetables