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There is a lot of useful information on a food label that is able to advise on the food within the box. It is how we are able to make good choices and know where our food is coming from. Let’s find out about what else we see on a food label.
Key Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts on a food label inform us about the nutrients in a food. That is to say, how much fat, protein, carbohydrate, vitamins and more in that food. We should check this information to ensure we are eating a well balanced diet.
Allergen Alert: Ingredients List
Some individuals have food allergies. That’s why there are also allergen warnings on food labels. This fact lets us know if the food has common allergens in it such as nuts, dairy and gluten. Definitely something you should verify if you have any allergies.
What we see on a food label’s list of ingredients is what’s used to make the food. It starts with the highest and goes down to the lowest. This serves to inform us what’s in the food, and whether there’s anything in it we’d rather not eat.
Serving Size and Calories
A serving size listed on a food label shows us how much of the food is equivalent to one serving. This lets us know how much food we should consume at a single sitting. The calories listed on a food label are a measure of the energy we get from eating one serving of the food. We need to be mindful of serving sizes and calories to ensure that we are eating enough or not too much.
Daily Value Percentages
The daily value percentages on a food label indicate how much of certain nutrients one serving of the food offers compared with what we should have from the food in a whole day. This helps us figure out if the food is high or low in certain things, like fat, sugar or vitamins. You want to strive for foods that are full of good-for-you nutrients (without a whole lot of stuff we should be limiting, such as sugar and salt).
Product Source and What I got it for
Where it comes from in a food label of product origin. This can guide us toward foods that are grown or made closer to home. The expiration date on a food label indicates when the food is best to eat for optimum quality as well as for safety. It’s important to look at this date to ensure we are eating food that is fresh and safe to eat.