Do you know how much food you are eating? Do you know how to read Nutritional Label?

Here’s a quick explanation:

Nutritional Facts

Nutritional Facts

a - Serving Size: shows estimated size of portion by weight. In this particular label is one cup or 85 grams.
b - Servings per container 2.5 : this means based on all the number on the label it contains two and a half servings.
c - Calories: the total amount of calories (energy) per serving. Calories are made up of Fat, Carbohydrates and Protein.
d -

  • Total Fat: shows the amount of fat in grams usually from saturated and unsaturated fats.
  • Cholesterol: shows the amount of cholesterol in milligrams.
  • Sodium: shows the amount of sodium in milligrams.
  • Total Carbohydrates: quickest form of energy. Broken down into complex carbohydrates, sugars and fiber.
  • Protein: total protein in grams

e - Vitamin & Minerals: shows a percentage based of this nutrients based on the Recommended Daily Value (DV).

f - Shows recommended calorie intake for diets of 2000 and 2500 calories a day.