How to read US food labels

Use this quick checklist when comparing snacks in US grocery stores.

Fast checklist

1. Contains statement: scan for Big 9 allergens.
2. Ingredients: ordered by weight (first items matter most).
3. Added sugars: compare per serving and per 100g when possible.
4. Sodium: easy to overlook—check mg per serving.
5. Marketing claims: treat "natural" / "clean" as non-regulated signals; verify ingredients.

Notes: Pages are generated from available label data (ingredients & nutrition). Always verify the package for the latest info.