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A quarter cup of nuts is about the size of what everyday object?

A golf ball, or a small handful.

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Why: MedlinePlus says 1/4 cup of nuts or dried fruit is about a golf ball or small handful. Nuts bring healthy fats and fiber, but lots of calories in a small amount.

Huh, didn't know that: ADA says walnuts and flax seeds are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

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Answer: A golf ball. MedlinePlus says 1/4 cup of nuts or dried fruit is about a golf ball or small handful. Nuts bring healthy fats and fiber, but lots of calories in a small amount.

  1. MedlinePlus: Portion size medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000337.htm
    One quarter cup (35 grams) of dried fruit or nuts is a golf ball or small handful
    Checked 2026-10-09.
  2. ADA: What superstar foods are good for diabetes? diabetes.org/food-nutrition/food-and-blood-sugar/diabetes-superstar-foods
    Some nuts and seeds, such as walnuts and flax seeds, are also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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