Nutrition
Understanding Nutrition Labels: A Complete Guide
Understanding nutrition labels made simple. How to read serving sizes, calories, macros, and ingredient lists to make better food choices.
Understanding nutrition labels is a fundamental skill for anyone tracking calories and macros.
Start with the serving size. All the information on the label is based on this amount.
Calories are listed per serving. This is the total energy in one serving.
Total fat is listed in grams and as a percentage of daily value.
Total carbohydrates include fiber, sugars, and added sugars.
Protein is listed in grams.
The percent daily value column is based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
The ingredient list is ordered by weight. The first ingredient is the most abundant.
There are over 50 names for added sugar, including high fructose corn syrup, cane sugar, agave nectar, honey, molasses, and fruit juice concentrate.