What should I look at first on a food label?

Start with serving size and how much you expect to eat. The numbers on the label only make sense in that context. A package may contain more than one serving, and the listed serving is not a personalized recommendation. FDA serving-size guidance.

Then compare the details relevant to your choice, such as protein, fiber or added sugar. You do not need to turn every purchase into a calculation.

MedFIT’s practical approach is to make a useful improvement when you can, rather than expecting perfect choices.

Next: Compare two foods you already buy using the amount you would actually eat.