standard serving

Recommended food quantity

A standard serving is a fixed amount of food or drink used as a reference for nutritional information or dietary guidelines.

These portions are often smaller than what people actually consume: a standard serving of ice cream is half a cup, though most bowls hold considerably more.

The nutrition label shows calories per standard serving.

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Fixed-price unlimited dining

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measurement precision

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Dispensing without a jigger

help yourself

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