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In the 1960s, the average dinner plate size was 8.5". Today in the US, it's 12". Same thing with glasses and cups; most mugs in the US today are closer to 14-1
by panda888888 3y ago
In the 1960s, the average dinner plate size was 8.5". Today in the US, it's 12".
Same thing with glasses and cups; most mugs in the US today are closer to 14-16oz, not 8oz.
There is a similar comparison with standard coffee drink sizes in the US vs abroad. In the US, a normal "small/healthy-ish" coffee drink is a 12oz latte, but in most of Europe, it's a 6oz cappuccino.
If you want to lose weight via portion control, I highly recommend going to Ikea and spending $50 on smaller dishes, and switching to 6oz cappuccinos when you order coffee out.
- throwaway22032 3y agoThe latte thing is interesting to me as a Brit. I used to drink black coffee, or coffee with a splash of milk. I switched to drinking lattes when I realised that they have a significant amount of protein and calories in them from the higher milk content. So I specifically use them to gain weight. It's crazy to me that you'd drink these if you weren't trying to gain weight. It's drinking 100-200 cal.
- panda888888 3y agoI agree. And in the US, a 12oz latte is considered the default/healthy option! Many people order 16 or even 20oz lattes with added syrups/sugar. At Starbucks, a caramel macchiato is one of the most popular drinks. It has 250 calories and 33 grams of sugar.