Nutritional information
The nutritional information on the food label shows you how much of a particular nutrient a food will provide and allows you to compare the nutrient content of different foods.
Information is generally provided in two formats: per 100g (or 100ml) and per serving.
- Use the "per 100g" column to compare the composition of similar foods - such as tins of soup.
- Use the "per serving" column if you are comparing different foods - for example, comparing a pizza with a tin of soup - as the weight of a serving will be different.
- If you are using information per serving on the label, check the serving size - you may prefer to eat a smaller (or larger) serving than the label suggests.
Livestock and Meat Comission for Northern Ireland
Serving the red meat industry of Northern Ireland
Livestock & Meat Commision for N. Ireland © 2010
Livestock & Meat Commision for N. Ireland © 2010
