Tag: 5 a day portion

A three-heaped-tablespoon serving of baked beans counts as one of the 5 A Day, according to NHS guidelines, but this comes with a key consideration. Baked beans can only ever contribute a maximum of one portion per day, no matter how much is consumed, and health experts recommend choosing low-sugar and low-salt versions.

According to official NHS guidance, certain tinned foods can surprisingly contribute towards your daily fruit and vegetable intake, including the iconic canned pasta. This has many people wondering: **why are spaghetti hoops one of your 5 a day?** The short answer is the concentrated tomato puree in the sauce, but the full story requires a closer look at the nutritional details.

According to NHS guidelines, a 5cm chunk of cucumber or an 80g serving is officially counted as one of your five-a-day. Understanding this specific portion size is the first step in knowing how much cucumber counts as one of your 5 a day and effectively tracking your daily intake of fruit and vegetables.