# Servings

The `servings` object represents the predefined serving types and sizes used in food logs, for menu items and products.

### List of Fields

| **Field Name** | **Type** | **Description**                                                                                                           |
| -------------- | -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `amount`       | Float    | Number of servings                                                                                                        |
| `description`  | String   | Name or representation of the serving. E.g., cup, spoon                                                                   |
| `equivalent`   | Float    | The value that represents how many of the **unit** is equivalent to the **amount.** I.e. 1 cup is equivalent to 50 grams. |
| `unit`         | String   | Equivalency unit. E.g., grams                                                                                             |

### Example

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