Basic reference
100 g / 100 ml
Because serving sizes vary, values per 100 grams or 100 milliliters are usually the fairest starting point for comparing products.
How Do You Read Nutrition Facts?
The nutrition facts panel is the quickest way to understand a product's calorie, protein, fat, carbohydrate, sugar, fiber, and sodium profile. The key is to look at what the values say together, not at just one number.
Balance signals
Protein, fiber, sugar
Protein and fiber can be positive signals, while high sugar, saturated fat, and sodium deserve closer attention.
Quick summary
Nutrition Score
Besin App considers label values and ingredient information together and summarizes the product with an easier-to-read score.
What are nutrition facts?
Nutrition facts describe a food's energy and nutrient content. On packaged products, they usually list calories, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates, sugar, protein, fiber, and salt or sodium.
Which values matter on the label?
Looking only at calories often gives an incomplete picture. Two products with the same calories may differ greatly in protein, fiber, sugar, or saturated fat.
- Calories (kcal)
- Protein
- Carbohydrates
- Sugar
- Fat
- Saturated fat
- Fiber
- Sodium or salt
Per 100 grams versus per serving
Some products can appear lower in calories because the listed serving is small. Use per-100-gram values when comparing products, and serving values when estimating how much you will actually consume.
How does Besin App help?
Besin App makes label information easier to read through product search and barcode scanning. The Nutrition Score turns multiple values into one summary signal so you can compare similar products more quickly.
Quick label-reading checklist
- Start with the values per 100 g or 100 ml, then check the serving size.
- Consider calories together with protein, fiber, sugar, saturated fat, and sodium.
- Compare products in the same category; do not judge a beverage and a snack on the same scale.
- For medical conditions, special diets, or allergies, rely on the package label and professional advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are nutrition facts enough on their own?
No. The nutrition panel is important, but the ingredient list, additives, serving size, and frequency of consumption should also be considered.
Is a lower-calorie product always better?
Not always. A lower-calorie product may still be high in sugar or low in fiber and protein, so calories alone are not enough to make a decision.
Is the Nutrition Score medical advice?
No. It is an algorithmic comparison tool that summarizes product data from the package. It is not medical or dietary advice.
Related Topics
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