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MyPlate food group values are assigned to most foods in the ESHA database. The values for mixed foods are electronically calculated using an in-house set of formulas based on average equivalent amounts for each group. Values for plain foods are calculated by hand, based on the equivalent amounts for individual foods.
| Food Group | Equivalent Amounts | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 1 cup | All fresh, canned, frozen, dried fruit |
| Vegetables | 1 cup | All starchy and non-starchy vegetables |
| Grain | 1 ounce | All savory breads (not desserts) |
| Dairy | 1 cup | Dairy milk, yogurt, cheese non-dairy calcium fortified foods, such as soy milk |
| Protein | 1 ounce | Meat, poultry, eggs, seafood, dry beans and peas, soy, nuts, seeds |
How the Calculations Work
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