Nutrition Labels for Snack Foods
Granola bars, trail mixes, roasted nuts, energy bites — snacks sell everywhere from farmers markets to online stores, and packaged snacks are exactly where buyers look for a Nutrition Facts panel first. Snack labels live or die on two things: honest Added Sugars accounting and an airtight allergen statement, because nuts and peanuts are among the most dangerous allergens. The example below is a simple granola bar; replace it with your own mix.
Recipe to label example
Granola bars (example)
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rolled oats | 200 g |
| Honey | 120 g |
| Peanut butter | 100 g |
| Total input weight | 420 g |
Demonstration setting: 10 servings for the full recipe. These are example inputs, not a tested finished-product specification.
Check the recipe, portion, and result
- The recipe totals 420 g before preparation, divided into 10 demonstration servings. Confirm the weight and count of the bars you actually make.
- Review the peanut butter's full ingredient list and allergen information. A short display name does not replace supplier sub-ingredients.
The interactive builder below calculates the nutrient panel from the selected food records and serving count. Review its result before exporting. An existing draft opens in place of this example, so your work is preserved.
Step 1 — add your first ingredient
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USDA FoodData Central data · FDA rounding built in · every ingredient match shown
Calculation and preview are free. Print-ready exports are paid; see pricing. Learn how ingredient data, portions, and calculation limits work in our calculation methodology. When the recipe is ready, follow our PDF and label-sheet printing guide.
Added Sugars: the line snack buyers read
Review sweeteners such as honey and syrups separately from naturally occurring sugars in other ingredients. A food match or a zero in a database is not proof that your recipe has no added sugars. Use the added-sugars guide to check the calculation and ingredient evidence before relying on this line for a printed label.
Nuts mean allergen discipline
Check the supplier ingredient lists for every nut butter, chocolate, cereal, and topping. Select the allergens that are actually present and name specific tree nuts where applicable. A USDA nutrition match does not verify the allergen statement. Review any cross-contact advisory separately from the Contains statement using your kitchen practices and supplier information.
Prepare the rest of your label
Need to turn your recipe into package text? Use the ingredient list generator to order ingredients by weight, then review the names, sub-ingredients, and allergens.
Frequently asked questions
Does honey count as Added Sugars?
Yes. Honey, maple syrup, agave, and all caloric sweeteners you add count toward the Added Sugars line, with a daily value of 50g.
How do I declare mixed nuts?
Each tree nut type must be named specifically in the ingredient list (almonds, cashews, walnuts). The Contains statement then lists "tree nuts" varieties present.
My bars vary slightly batch to batch — is that a problem?
Labels are based on your recipe's typical values; FDA compliance rules allow reasonable variation. Keep your recipe consistent and re-generate the label when you change it.