🍓 Fruit Salad Calculator
Plan fruit salad for brunch tables, picnics or potluck side dishes.
Kids are counted as about 60% of an adult portion. Appetite and leftover adjustments are shown in the result.
Shopping list
- Mixed fresh fruit4.41 lb
- Lemon juice / mintto taste
Info: 150g fruit salad/adult normal serving.
How much fruit salad per person?
100g side, 150g normal, 220g if it's a featured brunch dish.
Best mix
Combine sturdy fruit (melon, apple, grapes) with delicate (berries, banana, kiwi added at the end).
How much fruit salad for 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 people?
These are the exact quantities most home cooks and caterers use when planning fruit salad for a group. Portions assume a normal adult appetite with a small buffer for leftovers — bump up one level for hungry guests, sports crowds, or long events.
- How much fruit salad for 5 people? Plan for about 1.82 lb fruit salad — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much fruit salad for 10 people? Plan for about 3.64 lb fruit salad — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much fruit salad for 20 people? Plan for about 7.28 lb fruit salad — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much fruit salad for 50 people? Plan for about 18.19 lb fruit salad — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
- How much fruit salad for 100 people? Plan for about 36.38 lb fruit salad — adjust with the calculator above for kids, appetite, or leftovers.
150g fruit salad/adult normal serving.
Fruit Salad portions for 10, 20, 50, and 100 people
| Guests | Normal serving | Hungry crowd |
|---|---|---|
| 10 guests | 3.64 lb fruit salad | 4.37 lb fruit salad |
| 20 guests | 7.28 lb fruit salad | 8.73 lb fruit salad |
| 50 guests | 18.19 lb fruit salad | 21.83 lb fruit salad |
| 100 guests | 36.38 lb fruit salad | 43.65 lb fruit salad |
Frequently asked questions
How much fruit salad for 50 people?
About 7.5 kg of mixed fruit at a normal serving.
Stop bananas browning?
Toss with lemon or orange juice right after cutting.