Which item counts as one portion toward the five-a-day goal?

Which item counts as one portion toward the five-a-day goal?

• A. 80 g strawberries
• B. 60 g banana
• C. 50 g cucumber
• D. 100 g potato

Answer: (A)

Each portion toward the five-a-day goal is 80 g of fruit or vegetables. So 80 g of strawberries counts as one portion. The banana (60 g) and cucumber (50 g) are both under a full portion, while the potato (100 g) is more than a single portion, so it would count as more than one portion. Thus, 80 g strawberries hits the required portion size exactly.

Each portion toward the five-a-day goal is 80 g of fruit or vegetables. So 80 g of strawberries counts as one portion. The banana (60 g) and cucumber (50 g) are both under a full portion, while the potato (100 g) is more than a single portion, so it would count as more than one portion. Thus, 80 g strawberries hits the required portion size exactly.