How Do You Understand Nutrition Facts Labels On Bread Products?
Nutrition labels can be confusing. Bread labels are no exception. Here you can learn how to simplify and understand your reading of their nutrition labels. Look for the Nutrition Facts label on the back of the package. Regardless of health or ingredient claims, breads will have this label. These panels are set up to give consumers information about the amount of certain nutrients in one serving of the food. Serving size is usually one slice for loaf bread, but for unsliced breads, the serving size might be given by weight. Total calories and calories from fat for that serving are next on the list. Get a handle on the “% Daily Value” concept. The values for fat, carbohydrates and some vitamins and minerals are given in both amount per serving and % Daily Value (%DV). This might be the most confusing part of the label. It’s based on a theoretical person who consumes 2000 calories/day. That 2000-calorie person requires certain amounts of vitamins and minerals. That person should limit fat
