Table 5.

Weights of each food estimated using the portion size estimation aids by adults (aged 18–64 years) living on the island of Ireland, January–February 2013

		Quantities and measures		Reference objects								Household measures										Food packaging
		Scales/jug		Food photos		Hand physiology		Portion pack		Matchbox		200 ml disposable cup		Portion pots		Cutlery		Glass		Measuring spoon		Pack markings		Fractions
Food group	Food	Min (g)	Max (g)	Min (g)	Max (g)	Min (g)	Max (g)	Min (g)	Max (g)	Min (g)	Max (g)	Min (g)	Max (g)	Min (g)	Max (g)	Min (g)	Max (g)	Min (g)	Max (g)	Min (g)	Max (g)	Min (g)	Max (g)	Min (g)	Max (g)
Dairy	Cheddar (grated)	9	15											22	56	6	40
	Cheddar (block)	28	51							14	62											16	70
Grains	White rice (uncooked)	64	93									48	89	15	68							27	95
	Pasta (cooked)	221	233									25	78	66	143
	Cornflakes	30	32									20	36	15	44
	Rice Krispies	31	32									23	35	7	23
Fruit and	Carrots	58	73									35	79
vegetables	Orange juice	175	235									71	141									78	245
Meat dishes	Lasagne	268	316	58	449
	Chicken pieces	112	146			27	117
	Beef curry	235	266	77	413
High fat/sugar	Cake	35	38	23	54																			20	49
	Spread	10	10					5	37							3	28
	Crisps	28	48
	White wine	129	140											54	105			39	229
	Mayonnaise					5	11									2	30			7	20