Tag: 3 oz visual guide

According to the USDA, a standard serving of cooked lean meat is 3 ounces. However, visualizing this amount without a kitchen scale can be a challenge, leaving many to guess at their portion sizes. This guide provides a simple visual reference for what does 3 oz look like for a variety of common foods and liquids.

According to the American Heart Association, a 3-ounce serving of cooked meat, poultry, or fish is recommended for a single portion. To easily gauge this amount without a scale, a helpful and widely used technique is to compare the portion to the size of your hand.