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Click on a section you want to see. What actually counts as a serving? In the Bread, Cereal, Rice and Pasta Group, one slice of bread is considered a serving, as is one ounce of ready-to-eat cereal or one-half cup cooked cereal, rice, or pasta. For vegetables, one cup of raw leafy greens, three/quarters cup vegetable juice, or half a cup of chopped vegetables constitutes a serving. For fruits, one whole apple, banana, or orange would count as a serving. One wedge of melon, three quarters cup of fruit juice, or one half cup of chopped fruits or berries. For the milk group, a serving is one cup of milk or yogurt or one and one half ounces of cheese. For meats, a serving is two to three ounces of cooked, lean meat, poultry, or fish. One egg is also a serving, as is one-half cup cooked beans, or two tablespoons of seeds and nuts. What do vitamins and minerals do for my body? And where can I find these nutrients? Find out here! Source of Food Pyramid:  U.S.D.A. (United States Department of Agriculture.)