# Reading food labels without getting lost in numbers

> Labels help you compare similar products. The most useful step is to compare them on the same basis.

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Language: en
Published: 2026-10-09
Updated: 2026-10-09T08:34:00Z
Category: Nutrition
Author: Health in Action editorial team

## Put it into practice

Look at the values per 100 grams and then at your actual portion. A pack containing several servings is not one serving, whatever the advertising suggests.

## Things to keep in mind

Ingredients and highlighted allergens also matter. A fitness label does not replace information about salt, sugars or package size.

## Your next step

- Compare two similar products
- Check the package size
- Read the allergen information

Educational information for adults, not individual medical advice. For illness, pregnancy, injury or prescribed treatment, seek professional advice.