• The total sugar amount includes natural and added sugar. For example, an orange has x amount of sugar, but zero added sugar. Milk has lactose, which is a naturally occurring sugar. • Avoid all foods with added sugar. These include table sugar, sugars from syrups and honey, and sugars from concentrated fruit or vegetable juices.
Nutrition Facts 5 servings per container Serving size 1.1 oz (32g)
160 % Daily Value*
Amount per serving Calories
Total Fat 10g
15% 15%
Saturated Fat 3g
Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol <5mg
1% 5% 6%
Sodium 125mg
Total Carbohydrate 19g
14%
Dietary Fiber 2g Total Sugars 0g
0%
Sugar Alcohol 5g
Protein 2g Vitamin A 0mcg Vitamin C 0mcg
0% 0% 0% 4%
Calcium 0mg
Iron 1mg
The above nutrition label for a sugar-free cookie shows how a sugar-free product can still be unhealthy. Though sugars are 0, the cookies are high in carbohydrates.
3. Percent Daily Value: The % Daily Value (DV) is the percentage of the recommended daily intake of a nutrient in a single serving. If you want to consume less of a nutrient such as sugar, fat, or sodium, select foods with a lower % DV (5 percent or less). If you want to consume more of a nutrient, such as fiber or protein, choose foods with a higher % DV (20 percent or more).
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