One Bag, Two Servings: The Label Math That’s Easy to Miss
Health & Nutrition
The numbers on a standard Nutrition Facts label generally describe one serving. Look at the servings per container before using the numbers to estimate what you ate. Some products also show a whole-package column.
Imagine a bag with two servings and 6 grams of added sugar per serving. If you eat the whole bag, that adds up to 12 grams. The same multiplication applies to nutrients such as sodium and fiber.
When comparing two packages, match the quantity first. A smaller serving can make a product look lower in a nutrient even when the amount per gram is similar.
