Walmart.com - How Much Meat Should I Buy?

Whether you’re making dinner for two or entertaining a roomful of guests, use this handy guide to help you buy the right amount of meat. The 3-ounce serving size is the standard set by the U.S. government for determining nutrition and dietary recommendations.

Pork	Approx. Number of 3 oz. (85g) Servings Per Pound
Ham, bone-in	4
Spareribs	2
Tenderloin	5
Center-cut loin chops	5
Boneless chops	5

Beef
Tenderloin steak	5
Porterhouse steak	4
T-bone steak	4
Standing rib roast	3
Tenderloin roast	4
Bottom round roast	4
Brisket	4
Chuck arm (boneless)	5
Rump roast (bone-in)	3
Rump roast (boneless)	5
Short ribs (bone-in)	2
Short ribs (boneless)	3
Stew meat	3
Ground beef	4

Chicken	How Much To Buy for	Number of Persons Served
Bone-in with skin	1 lb. (450g)	2 - 3
Boneless and skinless	1 lb. (450g)	5
Broiler/fryer (whole)	21/2- to 4-lb. (1-2kg)	3 - 4
Capon	5- to 9-lb. (2.25-4kg)	6 - 9
Roasting chicken	4- to7-lb. (2-3kg)	5 - 7
Chicken wings	1 lb. (450g)	11/2
Drumsticks	1 lb. (450g)	21/2
Thighs	1 lb. (450g)	2

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