Portion size is critically important for weight control. It is easy to lose sight of portion size and unwittingly consume excessive food and calories – even if the fat content is low or even zero! This guide contains a growing series of popular foods showing portion sizes with their calorie, fat and carbohydrate content.

• Sugar

Sugar Serving Size Cals kJ Fat Sat Fat Carb Pro Fibre Sod 1 teaspoon 16 70 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 tablespoon 65 270 0 0 16 0 0 0 1/4 cup 235 975 0 0 58 0 0 0 1/2 cup 470 1955 0 0 115 0 0 0 1 cup 935 3910 0 0 230 0 0 0