This section is from the book "A Manual Of Home-Making", by Martha Van Rensselaer. Also available from Amazon: A Manual of Home-Making.
Servings of Vegetables in One Pound
Number servings in one pound | ||
Asparagus....................... | 1/2 cup | 4 |
Beans, dry...................... | 1/2 cup | 8-9 |
Beans, string.................... | 1/2 cup | 4 |
Beets........................... | 1/2 cup | 4-5 |
Cabbage........................ | 3/4 cup | 3 |
Carrots......................... | 1/2 cup | 4-5 |
Cauliflower...................... | 3/4 cup | 3 |
Celery.......................... | 1/2 cup | 4 |
Onions.......................... | 1/2 cup | 4 |
Parsnips........................ | 1/2 cup | 4 |
Potatoes | 3/4 cup | 3 |
Salsify.......................... | 1/2 cup | 3 |
Brussels sprouts.................. | 1/2 cup | 5-6 |
Y2 cup | 4 | |
Squash, summer. . ............... | 1/2 cup | 1-2 |
Squash, winter................... | 1/2 cup | 2-3 |
Sweet potatoes.................. | 1 potato | 3-4 |
Swiss chard..................... | 1/2 cup | 3-4 |
Tomatoes | 1/2 cup | 3-4 |
Turnips......................... | 1/2 cup | 4-5 |
 
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