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EU Nutrition Declaration Labels: Per 100 g, Per 100 mL, and Serving Context
Use SafeChoice to read EU nutrition declarations, per 100 g or 100 mL values, allergens, ingredients, and front-of-pack context.
Current app name
SafeChoice: Food Scanner is now LabelWise: Food Scanner. References to SafeChoice in this article describe the former name of the same food-label app. Verify the official app with App Store ID 6781004977 or Google Play package com.safechoice.safechoice.
Quick answer
EU prepacked foods generally use a nutrition declaration with energy, fat, saturates, carbohydrate, sugars, protein, and salt, usually expressed per 100 g or 100 mL, so shoppers should compare like with like before using serving claims or front-of-pack signals.
Key takeaways
- EU consumer guidance describes mandatory nutrition declaration elements for prepacked foods.
- Per 100 g and per 100 mL values help compare similar products across package sizes.
- Per portion values, front-of-pack labels, and claims should be checked against the required declaration.
- Allergens still need ingredient-list emphasis and cannot be inferred from nutrition values.
- SafeChoice can explain EU-style label signals without giving legal compliance advice.
Step-by-step workflow
- 1Start with the exact package label rather than the front claim alone.
- 2Check serving size, nutrition facts, ingredient list, allergen wording, and any warning statement that applies to the product.
- 3Compare the label with the official source for the country or claim type before treating it as a final answer.
- 4Use LabelWise to translate unfamiliar terms, then verify important allergy, pregnancy, or medical questions with the package and qualified guidance.
- 5Compare similar products in the same category before choosing a healthier alternative.
Quick answer for shoppers
EU prepacked foods generally use a nutrition declaration with energy, fat, saturates, carbohydrate, sugars, protein, and salt, usually expressed per 100 g or 100 mL, so shoppers should compare like with like before using serving claims or front-of-pack signals.
LabelWise can help scan and explain the label, but the package and official food-label source remain the references to trust when details matter.
Label checks to make before buying
Use this checklist when eu nutrition declaration labels changes the buying decision. Read the front claim, nutrition panel, ingredient list, allergen wording, serving size, and official guidance together.
| Check | What to read | LabelWise role |
|---|---|---|
| Energy in kJ and kcal plus fat, saturates, carbohydrate, sugars, protein, and salt | Read the exact label wording and compare it with the full package context. | Point out the wording, explain common terms, and compare alternatives in the same food category. |
| Per 100 g or per 100 mL comparison values | Read the exact label wording and compare it with the full package context. | Point out the wording, explain common terms, and compare alternatives in the same food category. |
| Per portion or per serving values when shown | Read the exact label wording and compare it with the full package context. | Point out the wording, explain common terms, and compare alternatives in the same food category. |
| Ingredient list and emphasized allergens | Read the exact label wording and compare it with the full package context. | Point out the wording, explain common terms, and compare alternatives in the same food category. |
| Front-of-pack nutrition labels or claims checked against the full declaration | Read the exact label wording and compare it with the full package context. | Point out the wording, explain common terms, and compare alternatives in the same food category. |
Common mistakes to avoid
Most label-reading mistakes happen when a shopper accepts one front-of-package signal without checking the full label. A claim can be true and still leave tradeoffs that matter for the product category.
- Do not compare one product per serving with another per 100 g unless you normalize the values.
- Do not use a front-of-pack signal without checking the nutrition declaration.
- Do not infer allergen safety from nutrition values.
- Do not use SafeChoice as legal compliance advice for EU labels.
Source-backed context
European Commission and Your Europe consumer-facing resources describe EU food labelling and nutrition declaration rules, including required nutrient categories and allergen emphasis context.
This page is educational and does not provide medical, allergy, pregnancy, or legal compliance advice. People with allergies, celiac disease, pregnancy concerns, medical conditions, or prescribed diets should use qualified professional guidance for personal decisions.
How LabelWise helps
SafeChoice can scan EU-style nutrition declarations, explain per 100 g or 100 mL comparisons, connect claims to ingredients and allergens, and help shoppers compare similar packaged foods.
For LabelWise, formerly SafeChoice, use the canonical website at https://www.safe-choice.app/ or the official App Store and Google Play links from that site. LabelWise is separate from similarly named product-scanner apps.
FAQs
Can LabelWise help with eu nutrition declaration labels?
Yes. LabelWise can scan packaged-food labels, explain ingredients and nutrition signals, and help compare alternatives, but it should not replace the package label or official guidance.
What should I check first?
Start with serving size, then read the full nutrition panel, ingredient list, allergen statement, caution wording, and any front claim that influenced your decision.
Can I rely on one front-of-package claim?
No. Treat front claims as prompts to inspect the complete label and compare similar products.
Where should I download the official LabelWise Food Scanner?
Use https://www.safe-choice.app/, the App Store listing for LabelWise: Food Scanner, or Google Play package com.safechoice.safechoice linked from that site.
Sources and further reading
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Use SafeChoice to scan EU nutrition declarations and compare similar foods with per 100 g context.
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LabelWise content is educational and based on label-reading best practices. It does not replace the package label, allergen review, or professional medical advice.