Nutrition Label Generator Guide
How to create professional, FDA-compliant nutrition facts labels using the Nutrition Label Generator tool
What is the Nutrition Label Generator?
The Nutrition Label Generator is a free online tool that helps you create professional, FDA-compliant nutrition facts labels for your food products. Whether you're a food manufacturer, restaurant owner, or small business, our tool makes it easy to generate accurate nutrition labels in minutes.
How to Use the Tool
Step 1: Enter Product Information
Fill in your product details:
- Product Name - The name of your food product that will appear at the top of the label
- Serving Size - The standard serving size (e.g., "1 cup (240g)", "2 tbsp (30g)")
- Servings Per Container - How many servings are in one package
- Calories - Total calories per serving
Step 2: Enter Nutrition Data
Input the nutrition values for your product per serving:
- Fats: Total Fat, Saturated Fat, Trans Fat (in grams)
- Cholesterol (in milligrams)
- Sodium (in milligrams)
- Carbohydrates: Total Carbs, Dietary Fiber, Total Sugars, Added Sugars (in grams)
- Protein (in grams)
- Vitamins & Minerals: Vitamin D, Calcium, Iron, Potassium (as % Daily Value)
Step 3: Generate Your Label
Click "Generate Nutrition Label" to create your nutrition facts panel. The preview will update instantly on the right side.
Step 4: Download
Click the "Download" button to save your label as a high-resolution PNG image, ready for printing on your product packaging.
Nutrition Facts Format
Our labels follow the standard FDA nutrition facts panel format, including:
- Product name and serving information
- Calorie count in bold, large type
- All required nutrients with amounts and % Daily Value
- Proper formatting with bold dividers and indentation for sub-nutrients
- Standard footnote about daily values
Daily Value Percentages
The % Daily Value (%DV) is automatically calculated based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet. The reference values used are:
| Nutrient | Daily Reference Value |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 78g |
| Saturated Fat | 20g |
| Cholesterol | 300mg |
| Sodium | 2,300mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275g |
| Dietary Fiber | 28g |
| Added Sugars | 50g |
Tips for Accurate Labels
- Use lab-tested data when possible for the most accurate nutrition information
- Verify serving sizes match your actual product portions
- Include all 15 required nutrients - our form includes them all
- Double-check units - fats and carbs are in grams, cholesterol and sodium are in milligrams
- % Daily Value for vitamins and minerals should be based on actual product testing or USDA database values
Getting Help
If you have questions or need assistance, contact us at support@nutritionlabelgenerator.net.
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