{"id":4949,"date":"2020-10-03T19:03:04","date_gmt":"2020-10-03T19:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=4949"},"modified":"2024-01-30T13:32:13","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T08:02:13","slug":"how-to-understand-nutrition-facts-label-their-calorie-count","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-to-understand-nutrition-facts-label-their-calorie-count\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Understand Nutrition Facts Label &#038; Their Calorie Count?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-to-understand-nutrition-facts-label-their-calorie-count\/#Nutrition_Facts_Label_and_Calorie_Count_An_Overview\" title=\"Nutrition Facts Label and Calorie Count: An Overview\">Nutrition Facts Label and Calorie Count: An Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-to-understand-nutrition-facts-label-their-calorie-count\/#Diabetes_and_Nutrition_Facts_Label_Tips_Tricks\" title=\"Diabetes and Nutrition Facts Label: Tips &amp; Tricks\">Diabetes and Nutrition Facts Label: Tips &amp; Tricks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span class=\"c1\">Understanding the nutrition facts label can help in making healthier choices. However, food labels are quite difficult to decipher, especially after looking at uncommon terms, thus making it confusing to determine if the food item is good or not. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4949\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c1\">Even though advertising has enabled people to make easier choices by mentioning terms like \u2018fresh\u2019, \u2018organic\u2019, etc. this necessarily does not mean they are healthy. <\/span><span class=\"c1\">We will tell you the 8 things to look out for in the nutrition facts label and understanding their calorie count for a meal-<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.7cfdsq9bvzwp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutrition_Facts_Label_and_Calorie_Count_An_Overview\"><\/span><span class=\"c8\">Nutrition Facts Label and Calorie Count: An Overview<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c1\">Here are the most important facts you should look out for on the label to understand its calorie count and health effects.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/75cyygDm1NIV3yqdsjzpu7FSI61zLe_WVQPcglfG5xXJblhEWmITqt-6GlIaSn0JFIwv8zO5NyJlzMXe7rDOBPTx1WlUoeMiLSbm0ipv5xucdywEHndY0WdGhnNwkRG37U8WhAV7\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span class=\"c0\">Serving Size<br><\/span><\/strong>The serving size mentioned on the nutrition facts label will tell you the size of a single serving and the total number of servings in the package. This information is critical as it helps in understanding everything else on the label. Certain manufacturers consider a single-serve food as two servings to make the number appealing to consumers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/X0no95wqWIPcDayFmBjwhTyUqGMnzmggWPOYre2ff4Qet6RJJq8HDSIaV24u9e5SCMerdEgszJuBayugJf9WRfIfvn6_iUgludHFAq1qBfXrSXPkBkZiQkoyaXXomCK8wewxIysv\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span class=\"c0\">Dietary Fiber<br><\/span><\/strong>Dietary fiber is the portion from the food that cannot be completely broken down by human digestive enzymes. In most cases, it is ideal to consume at least 25 grams of dietary fiber in your daily diet due to its low calorie count. For a food that is rich in dietary fiber, the nutrition fact label must reflect at least 5 grams per serving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"c0\">% Daily Value<br><\/span><\/strong>The % Daily Value is the percentage of the contribution of nutrients from the specific food item. The rough percentage gives a fair idea of a certain nutrient that the food supplies. Choosing foods with lower % DV will limit the intake of a particular nutrient whereas higher % DV will help in consuming more of a nutrient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/AAq0MsEOa5mAZsK79j7XsrWlqRlObObZlKO0n3Sxrn8RU-QqWR6JcScU0AAjT_c1_9CktAxnYWFdYBubWRhMR2Ly6SFRkNLBy9yrJDzeqDcVdKKLwFKvqB3FU07fyCeD6c_aQATt\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span class=\"c0\">Calorie Count<br><\/span><\/strong>The calories on the nutrition label are generally for a single serving. Even though it is written in big and bold letters, sometimes it becomes difficult to comprehend the number. After assessing the calorie count for a single serving, understand the amount of calorie intake for the entire package.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/icK-Wja9skA0bHPsPZBsrEk2-83-xw6QLAVQF_rfHeg6QAaOsWAzEXPLfoEjUhngPQiSykyxsYRlUvNtPAngZWyUl5jlPJMwvb5wcWNo3f7mcWzpmJdPpcPs_2gxODM--r71G51W\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span class=\"c0\">Sodium per serving<br><\/span><\/strong>As a food ingredient, sodium has different uses. In fact, various food additives including monosodium glutamate (MSG), sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), and others, too have sodium in it. As per health experts, sodium should be limited to 2,300 mg per day (less than 1 tablespoon) for healthy adults and 1500 mg for people with high blood pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/7rDeNotqkPuZ6l3_ycm_P_9E6wFI_LvvdMcQhBzJOwisoMazUSKe0_nMHfZYytJGNhgAKZEITLf3P8F5kpHaodWh2qFTd8OabjHdhwqQi2YnZJtLOrUA9uW-6zZYKiQQjbkoDI1W\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span class=\"c0\">Fat<br><\/span><\/strong>Fat has more calorie count per gram than any other nutrient including carbs or proteins. All fats have 9 calories\/ gram. When looking at the nutrition facts label, it is important to choose food items that have unsaturated fats and less saturated and trans fats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/6CCDR1AuulHWv8YNBnfvCm8VrD33cdUtw4DWDNSUQuoHlLSaKRulDC-0bkEllDueLG8MSrqBfijKkmomX1f5TM45D57LN_eOJKKeiI0L-yNFm1IRufo01tUetULYAHVA3BSC1ihG\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><span class=\"c0\">Sugar<br><\/span><\/strong>Termed in various forms, sugar is the direct form of carbohydrates present in the food items and has the maximum calorie count. According to health experts, it is ideal to consume less than 10 percent of total calories on a daily basis. To calculate the sugar added, multiply the sugar in grams present in a serving by the total number of servings of the package. This will calculate the total grams of sugar. Divide this by 4 to get the number of tablespoons of sugar added in the drink.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span class=\"c0\">Ingredient List<br><\/span><\/strong>Another critical information in the nutrition food list is the list of all the ingredients contained in the product by weight. The first ingredient mentioned in the list is generally the main ingredient whereas the one listed in the last is present in the least amount. The reason why it is important to check the ingredient list is to assess if there are any ingredients that can trigger allergies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/quick-and-healthy-poha-recipe-diabetes-friendly-breakfast\/\">Read More &#8211; Diabetes-friendly Breakfast | Quick and Healthy Poha Recipe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/UrsXnAQIIJvag1Dj4pDZ0KYuqqd_Xv-fp2D7lpWi3Gz5aj3S1zFcCd9CcLnQYKhka1jTWgDxsUFSsHtSk9f_lUPgsdA5Kn2AeeC58mTQdfMe3XiZFPIqQM5wshUFJXIxrvhlRGaC\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.bw9cj0dgwxtv\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diabetes_and_Nutrition_Facts_Label_Tips_Tricks\"><\/span><span class=\"c8\">Diabetes and Nutrition Facts Label: Tips &amp; Tricks<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c1\">Now that we understand the important factors to look out for in the nutrition food list, here are a few tips and tricks to manage the blood sugar level after a meal.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Try to include ingredients that are healthy for your heart such as whole-wheat flour, oats, and soy<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Look out for monounsaturated fats such as olive oil, canola, and peanut oil to promote healthy heart function<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Do not forget to look at the carbohydrates as per grams. This includes complex carbohydrates, sugar, fiber, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Keep an eye for high-fiber foods<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c1\">Do not fall for fat-free and sugar-free advertisements. Please ensure to read the nutrition facts carefully.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c1\">A diabetes diet requires you to take care of what goes inside in the name of food. This is why you should pay attention to little details and make the best choices!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":9203,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[732],"tags":[10],"class_list":["post-4949","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition-and-food","tag-diabetes-diet"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4949"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4949"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4949\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19404,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4949\/revisions\/19404"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9203"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4949"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4949"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4949"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}