Reading a nutrition label without the confusion

Most of a nutrition label is noise for everyday decisions. Four numbers carry nearly all the useful signal: serving size, calories, protein, and added sugar.

Most of a nutrition label is noise for everyday decisions. Four numbers carry nearly all the useful signal: serving size, calories, protein, and added sugar.

Start with serving size, because every other number on the panel depends on it. A pack that looks reasonable per serving may contain three servings.

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