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Moreover, how much does a cup of greens weigh?
That said, the FDA calls 1 cup of raw spinach 30grams. If you're looking for the number of leaves in a cup,that can't be answered because some leaves are much biggerthan others. To measure a cup, you need a cup, ascale (30 grams would work for raw spinach) or to be willingto guess.
amount, in grams (g) | amount, in ounces (oz) | |
---|---|---|
3/4 cup | 170 g | 6 oz |
7/8 cup | 195 g | 6.9 oz |
1 cup | 225 g | 7.9 oz |
2 cups | 450 g | 15.9 oz |
Just so, how much is a serving of leafy greens?
Tip. In general, a serving of dark green,leafy vegetables is 1 cup raw or ½ cupcooked.
For people ages 19 to 30, the recommended daily amountof vegetables for men is at least 3 cups a dayand for women, at least 2 1/2 cups. Those who exercise forat least a half hour every day should include even morevegetables in their diets.