How Much Fruit Should You Eat Each Day?

How much fruit do you need? The government’s Choose MyPlate website recommends these daily amounts for adults who get less than 30 minutes per day of moderate physical activity, beyond normal daily activities. (Those who are more physically active may be able to consume more while staying within calorie needs.)

Women
19-30 years old—2 cups
31+ years old—1 1/2 cups

Men
19+ years old—2 cups

What counts as a "cup"? In general, 1 cup of fruit or 100% fruit juice, or 1/2 cup of dried fruit can be considered as 1 cup of fruit. For whole fruit, count as 1 cup: 1 small apple, 1 medium pear, 1 large banana or orange, 3 medium or 2 small plums.