FDA Nutrition Label Generator

The FDA Nutrition Facts label is a standardized food label required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on most packaged foods. It displays detailed nutritional information per serving, including calories, macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals, helping consumers make informed dietary choices.

% Daily Value (%DV) indicates how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet based on a 2,000-calorie reference. For example, if a food has 20% DV of calcium, it provides 20% of the recommended daily intake. Values of 5% or less are considered low, while 20% or more are considered high.

Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts: Total Fat 78g, Saturated Fat 20g, Cholesterol 300mg, Sodium 2,300mg, Total Carbohydrate 275g, Dietary Fiber 28g, Added Sugars 50g, Protein 50g, Vitamin D 20mcg, Calcium 1,300mg, Iron 18mg, and Potassium 4,700mg. The %DV is calculated as (amount per serving ÷ reference amount) × 100.

Total sugars include both naturally occurring sugars (like those in fruit and milk) and added sugars. Added sugars are sugars and syrups added during processing or preparation, such as high-fructose corn syrup, honey, or table sugar. The FDA requires added sugars to be listed separately to help consumers limit empty calories.

Most packaged foods in the U.S. require nutrition labeling, but there are exemptions for certain small businesses, fresh produce, fish, dietary supplements (which use a Supplement Facts panel), and foods with insignificant amounts of nutrients (like coffee and spices).

Serving sizes are based on the FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs), which reflect the amount people typically eat or drink in one sitting. The serving size should be expressed in common household measures (cups, tablespoons, pieces) followed by the metric equivalent in grams or milliliters.

This tool is designed for educational purposes, mockups, and preliminary designs. For official commercial food labeling, you should verify all nutritional data through laboratory testing and consult FDA guidelines (21 CFR 101.9) to ensure full compliance with formatting, rounding rules, and font specifications.