How to Read a Food Label

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Food labels can look complicated, but a few checks make comparing products much easier.

Check the serving size

Nutrition values are often listed per serving or per 100 g. Compare products using the same measure.

Read the ingredients list

Ingredients are usually listed from most to least by weight. This gives you a quick sense of what the product is mainly made of.

Look for added sugar and salt

Sugar and salt can appear under several different names. Reading the full list helps you spot them.

Treat front-of-pack claims with care

Words on the front of a pack are marketing as well as information. The label on the back gives you the fuller picture.

This article is general information, not individual medical advice. Please speak to your doctor or a qualified professional about your own health.