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                The Nutrition Facts Label

The Nutrition Facts Label

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The **Nutrition Facts label** on packaged foods and drinks makes it easier for you to make informed choices.

Read on to learn more about **Serving Size**.

Serving Size | Calories | Percent Daily Value | Added Sugars
Learn More About the New Nutrition Facts Label


Start with Serving Information

First, look at the serving size and the number of servings per container, which are at the top of the label. The serving size is shown as a common household measure that is appropriate to the food (such as cup, tablespoon, piece, slice, or jar), followed by the metric amount in grams (g).

The nutrition information listed on the Nutrition Facts label is usually based on one serving of the food; however, some containers may also have information displayed per package.

Understand Serving Sizes

By law, serving sizes must be based on the amount of food people typically consume, rather than how much they should consume. Serving sizes reflect the amount people typically eat and drink.


The New Nutrition Facts Label - Sample Label for Frozen Lasagna


Here are a few other things about serving sizes to keep in mind:

The serving size is not a recommendation of how much to eat or drink.
	One package of food may contain more than one serving.
	Some containers may also have a label with two columns—one column listing the amount of calories and nutrients in one serving and the other column listing this information for the entire package. Packages with “dual-column” labels let you know how many calories and nutrients you are getting if you eat or drink the entire package at one time.Putting Serving Sizes Into Action

In the example below, one serving of lasagna is one cup. If you ate two cups, you would be consuming two servings and two times the calories and nutrients shown on the Nutrition Facts label. Pay attention to the serving size, especially how many servings there are in the food package. Then you might ask yourself, “How many servings am I eating or drinking?”

Example****
			One Serving
			of Lasagna
			%DV
			Two Serving
			of Lasagna
			%DV**Serving Size**
			1 cup (227g)
			-
			2 cups (454g)
			-**Calories**
			280
			-
			560
			-**Total Fat**
			9g
			12%
			18g
			24%**Saturated Fat**
			4.5g
			23%
			9g
			46%***Trans* Fat**
			0g
			-
			0g
			-**Cholesterol**
			35mg
			12%
			70mg
			24%**Sodium**
			850mg
			37%
			1700mg
			74%**Total Carbohydrate**
			34g
			12%
			68g
			24%**Dietary Fiber**
			4g
			14%
			8g
			29%**Total Sugars**
			6g
			-
			12g
			-**Added Sugars**
			0g
			0%
			0g
			0%**Protein**
			15g
			-
			30g
			-**Vitamin D**
			0mcg
			0%
			0mcg
			0%**Calcium**
			320mg
			25%
			640mg
			50%**Iron**
			1.6mg
			8%
			3.2mg
			20%**Potassium**
			510mg
			10%
			1020mg
			20%



**Learn More:**

What’s on the Nutrition Facts Label
	Summary of Key Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label
	Interactive Nutrition Facts Label
	Additional FDA Nutrition Education Resources and Materials
The Nutrition Facts Label: What's in it for you?


**www.fda.gov/NutritionFactsLabel**

The New Nutrition Facts Label

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      09/27/2023
              
              
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                        Social Media Toolkit on the Nutrition Facts Label
          What’s on the Nutrition Facts Label
          Serving Size on the Nutrition Facts Label
          Calories on the Nutrition Facts Label
          The Lows and Highs of Percent Daily Value on the Nutrition Facts Label
          Added Sugars on the Nutrition Facts Label
          Folate and Folic Acid on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels
          Using the Nutrition Facts Label and MyPlate to Make Healthier Choices
          Using the Nutrition Facts Label: For Older Adults
          How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
          Read the Label Youth Outreach Materials
 
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