Tag: Food label math

According to the FDA, serving sizes are based on a typical amount consumed, not a recommendation. So, when a bag of pretzels says it contains 10 servings and each serving is 150 calories, the total calorie count for the entire bag is a straightforward calculation that many consumers miss.

According to the Food and Nutrition Board, an Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range suggests adults consume 45–65% of their calories from carbohydrates, 10–35% from protein, and 20–35% from fat. Learning how to calculate nutrition percentages is a fundamental skill for aligning your diet with these or other personal health goals.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), serving sizes are standardized to help compare similar foods, yet they do not always match what a person typically eats. This simple guide shows you how to calculate total carbohydrates and nutritional values for two servings based on the serving size specified on the label.