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[Sylviajsp]

I'm reading a book about food and nutrition, and the writer often uses the words 'serving' and 'portion'.

For example, 'Have a serving of beans, lentils, nuts and seeds every day.' and 'The number of portions of fruit and vegetables you need per day really does depend on your choices.'

Do they have the same meaning or are there any differences?
It's very confusing.

[pugachevV]

They mean the same thing in your example.