Fat Labelling
What do the labels we read mean by low fat? Here’s a list of some of the most common label claims and what they really mean. Taken from http://about.com
- Fat Free – Less than 0.5g of fat per serving
XX% Fat Free – Must also meet the low fat claim (below)
Low Fat – 3g or less per serving; or 3g per 100g for a meal or main
dish, and 30% of total calories or less
Reduced Fat – 25% less fat than food it is being compared to
Low Saturated Fat – 1g or less and 15% or less of calories from
saturated fat
Trans Fat Free – Less than 0.5g of trans fats per serving
Light/Lite – 50% less fat or one-third fewer calories than the regular
product
Lean – Less than 10g of fat, 4.5g of saturated fat and 95mg of
cholesterol per 100g of meat, poultry or seafood
Extra Lean – Less than 5g of fat, 2g of saturated fat and 95mg of
cholesterol per serving and per 100g of meat, poultry or seafood
Low Cholesterol – 20mg or less per serving and 2g or less saturated
fat per serving
Cholesterol Free – Less than 2mg per serving and 2g or less saturated
fat per serving
Less Cholesterol – 25% or less than the food it is being compared to,
and 2g or less saturated fat per serving
Low calorie – 40 calories or less per serving