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When the Nutrition Facts label lists “0 grams cholesterol” – or a food is advertised as being “cholesterol-free” – does that mean the food contains no saturated fats or trans fats?

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When the Nutrition Facts label lists “0 grams cholesterol” – or a food is advertised as being “cholesterol-free” – does that mean the food contains no saturated fats or trans fats?

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Not necessarily. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows food companies to claim “cholesterol-free” as long as there are less than 2 milligrams of cholesterol and no more than 2 grams of saturated fat per serving.