Table 1 Contents of each USDA MyPlate example for comparison
From: Development of a standardized measure to assess food quality: a proof of concept
Food group | Plate 1 | Plate 2 |
|---|---|---|
Fruits and fruit juices | Apple, cherry, orange, pineapple | Grapes, kiwi, banana |
Vegetables | Carrot, green pepper, tomato | Tomato, onion |
Breads and cereals | Oat bran muffin, white toasted bread, and wheat (white wheat) bread | White pita bread, spaghetti pasta |
Meat and meat alternatives | Egg, pork sausage, bacon | Meatless meatballs (meat alternative), hot dog |
Milk and dairy products | Whole milk | Fruit-flavored yogurt |