Food Label Worksheet

Name : Michelle Bae _____/20 points


What is your food product? Granola Honey Nut

1. What is the serving size? 1/2 cup (55g)

2. How many servings per container? About 12

3. How many calories per serving? 250

4. How many calories are from fat? 90

5. What percentage of each serving’s calories comes from fat? 36%
(Do the math yourself.)

6. What is the total fat percentage of your food? 15%
Is this content Low/Moderate/High? High

7. What is the saturated fat percentage in your food? 15%
Is this content Low/High? Low

8. How much of your diet should come from saturated fats?
2000 calories = less than 65 grams
2500 calories= 80 grams.

9. What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Saturated fats are found in animal products and processed foods, such as meats, dairy products, chips, and pastries. It is known for not heart healthy fat, which raises bad cholesterol. On the other hand, unsaturated fat are found foods such as nuts, avocados, and olives. Moreover they are heart-healthy fats, and have ability to lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol.

10. What is the percentage cholesterol in your food? 0%
Is that Low/Moderate/High Low

11. How much sodium is in your food? 20mg
Is this content Low/Moderate/High? Low

12. What is the carbohydrate content of your food? 37g
Is this content Low/Moderate/High? Moderate

13.What is the sugar content of your food? Milled cane sugar, and honey
Is this content Low/Moderate/High? Low

14. Why are sugars not good for you?
It can cause hyperactivity and also leads diabetes if we over consume.

15. How much fiber is in your food? 4grams

16.Why is fiber good for you?
Fiber is a carbohydrate that our body can't digest. It helps push along all the other food that we ate with it. It's good because it keeps the large intestine cleaned out. Moreover this prevents cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.

17. How much protein is in your food? 5g
Is this content Low/Moderate/High? Low

18. What is the Vitamin A , Vitamin C, Calcium, and Iron content of your food?
Vit. A none 0%
Vit. C none 0%, it exists only when comsume with fruits
Calcium Whole rolled oats, almonds
Iron none 0%
Are these amounts adequate?
This food alone got almost no Vitamin A,C and Iron. However, can exist when we eat this with other foods like fruits.

19. Overall, what would you say is the nutritional value of your food? Is it good for you? Why or why not?
This food, Honey nut Granola is perfectly nutritious with no choesterol,low sugar,and sodium. According to the ingredients list, it is mostly consist with organic whole grains, and made without GMOs and no preservatives, artificial flavors, or artificial colors. With this natural snack, I can have healthy breakfast.