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Why are some serving sizes so off?

april3888
april3888 Posts: 40 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Going to eat some split peas and the package says a serving size is 1/4 cup (35g) dry. So I measure out 1/4 cup and weigh it and it's 51g. So which serving do I go by? The 1/4 cup or the 35g?

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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,463 Member
    edited October 2016
    35g.

    Cups are not good measuring tools unless it's for liquid. Actually, you're *supposed* to leave 1/8 inch unfilled in the cup, NOT level it off at the top of the cup.
  • bagge72
    bagge72 Posts: 1,377 Member
    You always go by the weight, the 1/4 is just a suggestion.
  • april3888
    april3888 Posts: 40 Member
    Thanks for your help!
  • bagge72
    bagge72 Posts: 1,377 Member
    No problem. Only measure your liquids, always weigh your dry goods.
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