Nutrition / SOURCE BRIEF
Read the label, not just the front.
What to know
Nutrition Facts figures usually describe one serving. Eating multiple servings changes the amounts consumed. FDA uses 5% Daily Value or less as a low amount and 20% or more as high.
Points to carry forward
- Check servings per container first.
- Compare nutrients in similar portions, not just package claims.
Keep this in mind
A label serving is not a personalized portion recommendation. Daily Values are general reference points.
A question to carry with you
Are you comparing the same serving amounts?
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