Free Nutrition Label Generator

Assumptions and Limits

This builder uses common Nutrition Facts label nutrients and adult FDA Daily Values for a 2,000 calorie daily diet. It divides whole-recipe totals by servings when you choose batch mode, then calculates %DV as nutrient per serving divided by the Daily Value.

This is a planning and drafting tool, not legal labeling advice. Packaged foods may need laboratory analysis, official serving-size rules, ingredient declarations, allergen statements, formatting checks, and jurisdiction-specific review. For food sales, verify labels against current regulations before printing or distributing them.

Data and compliance notes

The %DV calculations use FDA adult Daily Values for these label nutrients: total fat 78 g, saturated fat 20 g, cholesterol 300 mg, sodium 2,300 mg, total carbohydrate 275 g, dietary fiber 28 g, added sugars 50 g, vitamin D 20 mcg, calcium 1,300 mg, iron 18 mg, and potassium 4,700 mg.

Calories, trans fat, total sugars, and protein are displayed without %DV in the preview. FDA lists a 50 g Daily Value for protein, but protein %DV is only required on Nutrition Facts labels in specific situations.

Reviewed: July 12, 2026. Results depend entirely on the nutrition data you enter; they are estimates, not laboratory analysis, certification, or legal review. See the FDA’s Nutrition Facts label changes and format examples and Nutrition Labeling Manual.

Label rounding: draft estimate vs official rounding

The preview uses practical draft rounding so it is easy to read. An official label must apply FDA rounding rules to the underlying, unrounded analytical values; do not reverse-calculate compliance values from this preview.

• Calories: official increments change across calorie ranges; this draft rounds to a whole calorie.
• Fat and trans fat: amounts below 0.5g can have special “0g” declaration rules, subject to the precise regulation and claims.
• Sodium: official increments vary by amount; this draft rounds milligrams to a whole number.
• Vitamins and minerals: declaration increments and insignificant-amount rules vary by nutrient.
• %DV: this tool rounds the calculated percentage to the nearest whole percent; official rules include additional low-value conventions.

Consult the FDA Food Labeling Guide and current regulations for the exact product and nutrient.

FAQs

Is this FDA compliant?

It is an FDA-style drafting tool, not a compliance determination. Compliance depends on accurate source data, serving-size rules, rounding, layout, claims, ingredients, allergens, product category, and current regulations.

Do small businesses need Nutrition Facts labels?

Some businesses may qualify for exemptions, but exemptions have conditions and may not apply when nutrient or health claims are made. Confirm eligibility with the FDA and relevant state or local authority.

What nutrients are required?

The standard label generally includes calories, total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrate, dietary fiber, total and added sugars, protein, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium. Special products and claims can change requirements.

Can I make a label for cottage food, Etsy, or farmers-market products?

Yes, as a planning draft. Cottage-food rules vary by jurisdiction and marketplace; check required statements, allergen wording, permits, exemptions, and whether a Nutrition Facts panel is required before selling.

What is recipe nutrition analysis versus a food label?

Recipe analysis estimates nutrients from ingredients and yield. A commercial food label applies regulatory serving sizes, rounding, format, ingredient/allergen, and substantiation requirements to suitable data.

How do I calculate added sugars?

Count sugars added during processing or preparation, including many syrups, honey, and concentrated fruit or vegetable juices used as sweeteners. Naturally occurring sugars in intact fruit and milk are generally not added sugars. Preserve source records and verify special cases.

Are my inputs private?

Yes. Calculation and export happen in your browser; the tool does not upload recipe values.

How to Use the Label Builder

• Enter a recipe name, serving size, and servings per container.
• Choose whether your nutrient numbers are per serving or for the full batch.
• Fill in the nutrients you know. Leave unknown values blank or zero only when that is appropriate.
• Review the generated label, then copy, download, or print it for your recipe notes.

Example nutrition labels

Select an example to populate ingredients, servings, nutrient data, packaging helpers, and an appropriate preview format.