Serving size of freeze dried produce

It is recommended that most adults get 1.5-2 cups of fruit every day and 2-3 cups of vegetables.  This is also sometimes listed as 3-4 servings of fruit and 4-6 servings of vegetables b/c 1/2 cup is often listed as one serving.

So, what does that mean for dehydrated and freeze dried produce?  Well, the United States Departement of Agriculture says this:

In general, 1 cup of fruit or 100% fruit juice, or ½ cup of dried fruit can be considered as 1 cup from the fruit group.

That is why Shelf Reliance lists their serving size for most fruits and vegetable as 1/4 cup.  1/4 cup freeze dried = 1/2 cup fresh = 1 serving.

If you were to meet the daily reccommeded amounts using freeze dried produce alone you should have:

• 3/4 - 1 cup of freeze dried fruit (or 3-4 servings) and
• 1 - 1.5 cups of freeze dried vegetables (or 4-6 servings)

A #10 can has approximately 12 cups or 48 servings (it varies a bit depending on the product).  So just one can of freeze dried fruit would provide one person with about 14 days worth of servings.  How incredible is that?  2 weeks of fruit on your shelf with a 25 year shelf life.  Even better?  It is as healthy as fresh, but tastes like candy!
 
Resources:

• My Pyramid Fruit Amounts
• My Pyramid Vegetable Amounts
• My Pyramid Fruits Table

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