Have you always been confused with various product label descriptions?

 

Have you ever wondered it “low” is synonymous to “lite” or “reduced”?

 

Here’s the real deal on nutrition labeling and your easy guide to determine what product is best suited for you.

% Daily Value

Found in the nutrition facts panel of a food product, this gives you a general idea of how one serving contributes to a 2000 calorie diet (which is typical adult requirement).

 

Fat-Free / Sugar-Free

When a product refers to a specific nutrient with an amount too small to have an effect on the body.

 

Reduced

When a product contains nutrients of at least 25% less than the same product.

 

Enriched / Fortified

Refers to a product that contains an added 10% or more of the daily value.

 

Light

Refers to a product with less calories or 50% less of a particular nutrient.

 

High in Calcium / High in Calorie

Refers to a product with a nutrient that is 20% or more of the daily value.

 

Sodium-Free

Refers to a product with less than 5 mg of sodium per serving

 

High in Fiber

Refers to a product with 5 mg or more fiber per serving

 

Sugar-Free

Refers to a product with <0.5 gm sugar per serving

 

Calorie-Free

Refers to a product with<5 calories

 

Lean

When talking about poultry or cooked meat, this refers to a product with less than 10 grams total fat, 4.5 grams or less of saturated fat and 95 mg cholesterol per 3 ounce serving.