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Table 4 Comparison of the portion sizes of snacks and beverages with recommended portion limits

From: Changes in the nutritional quality of products sold in university vending machines since implementation of the health star rating in 2014; an environmental audit

Food categories (n)

Mean portion size (SD)

Within portion limit (%)

Maximum portion limita

Snacks

 Confectionery (92)

113 g (85)

52%

50 g

 Sweet Biscuits (21)

90 g (2)

0%

50 g

 Muesli/nut bars (119)

59 g (22)

40%

50 g

 Nuts/legume snacks (51)

61 g (19)

65%

50 g

 Chocolate (298)

52 g (17)

67%

50 g

 Chips/extruded snacksb (490)

45 g (8)

95%

50 g

Beverages

 Water (355)

571 ml (65)

Not applicable

No restriction

 Diet beverages (170)

551 ml (105)

19%

500 ml

 Soft drinks (393)

507 ml (109)

Not applicable

Should not be sold

 Dairy beverages (208)

468 ml (66)

100%

500 ml

 Energy/sports drinks (127)

412 ml (138)

Not applicable

Should not be sold

 Fruit juice (47)

354 ml (33)

96%

400 ml

  1. aMaximum portion size limits listed in the Healthy Food and Drink Framework by the State Ministry of Health
  2. bExtruded snacks: snacks made from the extrusion of cereal flours or starches