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A half-cup serving of ice cream is about the size of what?

A tennis ball. Scoop smart and enjoy.

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  1. A ping-pong ball
  2. A tennis ball ✔
  3. A softball

Why: MedlinePlus says 1/2 cup of ice cream looks like a tennis ball. Picking a sensible scoop is one way dessert can fit into your meal plan.

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Answer: A tennis ball. MedlinePlus says 1/2 cup of ice cream looks like a tennis ball. Picking a sensible scoop is one way dessert can fit into your meal plan.

  1. Portion size (MedlinePlus) medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000337.htm
    One half cup (120 mL) of ice cream is a tennis ball
    Checked 2026-10-08.

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