Two Numbers Make Nutrition Labels Faster to Read
Health & Nutrition
On a U.S. Nutrition Facts label, 5% Daily Value or less is considered low for a nutrient, and 20% or more is considered high. These figures refer to one serving.
For example, if two soups have similar serving sizes and one lists 20% Daily Value for sodium while the other lists 5%, the second gives you less sodium per serving. For fiber, you might use the same comparison to find the option with more.
Check the serving size before comparing percentages. If one label uses half a cup and another uses a full cup, compare the amounts for the portion you actually plan to eat.
