What Does 'High Protein' on a Food Label Actually Mean?
Protein claims can be useful, but serving size, Daily Value and the rest of the Nutrition Facts panel determine what the claim means in context.
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Protein claims can be useful, but serving size, Daily Value and the rest of the Nutrition Facts panel determine what the claim means in context.
Protein grams are only one line on the label. Calories, serving size, fiber, added sugar, saturated fat, sodium and price change the comparison.
Magnesium from spinach, legumes, nuts and whole grains is not evaluated the same way as elemental magnesium on a supplement label.