Reading a Nutrition Label Quiz - Free Printable

Sure! Let’s solve the “Reading a Nutrition Label Quiz” step by step using the nutrition label shown in the image.

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1. Fill in the missing components of the food label.

Looking at the nutrition label, we can see that some values are blank or partially filled. Here’s what we can fill in based on standard nutrition label formatting and calculations:

- Serving Size: 1 cup (240mL) — this is usually given at the top.
- Servings Per Container: ~2 — since total volume is 480mL and serving size is 240mL, so 480 ÷ 240 = 2 servings.
- Calories: 230 — already given.
- Total Fat: 8g — listed as “8g” under Total Fat.
- Saturated Fat: 1g — listed as “1g” under Saturated Fat.
- Trans Fat: 0g — typically listed below saturated fat; if not stated, assume 0g unless otherwise noted.
- Cholesterol: 0mg — listed as “0mg”.
- Sodium: 500mg — listed as “500mg”.
- Total Carbohydrate: 42g — listed as “42g”.
- Dietary Fiber: 6g — listed as “6g”.
- Total Sugars: 12g — listed as “12g”.
- Includes Added Sugars: 10g — listed as “10g” under “Includes Added Sugars”.
- Protein: 7g — listed as “7g”.

Now, for the % Daily Value (%DV) columns — these are percentages based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

We’ll calculate them using the general rule:
> %DV = (Amount per serving ÷ Daily Value) × 100

Standard Daily Values (for 2,000-calorie diet):

- Total Fat: 78g → 8g / 78g ≈ 10% → ✔️ already filled
- Saturated Fat: 20g → 1g / 20g = 5% → ✔️ already filled
- Cholesterol: 300mg → 0mg / 300mg = 0% → ✔️ already filled
- Sodium: 2,300mg → 500mg / 2,300mg ≈ 22% → ✔ fill in 22%
- Total Carbohydrate: 275g → 42g / 275g ≈ 15% → ✔ fill in 15%
- Dietary Fiber: 28g → 6g / 28g ≈ 21% → ✔ fill in 21%
- Total Sugars: No %DV required by FDA (not mandatory), but sometimes listed as 0% or left blank.
- Protein: 50g → 7g / 50g = 14% → ✔ fill in 14%

✔ So, the missing %DV values to fill in:
- Sodium: 22%
- Total Carbohydrate: 15%
- Dietary Fiber: 21%
- Protein: 14%

*(Note: Some labels may round differently, but these are standard approximations.)*

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2. What is the daily value %?

This question is a bit vague — it likely means: What does “% Daily Value” mean?

✔ Answer: The % Daily Value (%DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. It’s based on a 2,000-calorie diet for healthy adults and children 4 years and older. For example, 20% DV means one serving provides 20% of the recommended daily amount for that nutrient.

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3. Based on the nutrition label above, if you consume 1 cup:

a. How many calories have you consumed?

✔ Answer: 230 calories

*(Directly from the label: “Calories 230”)*

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b. How many mg of sodium have you consumed?

✔ Answer: 500 mg

*(Directly from the label: “Sodium 500mg”)*

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4. Calculate the daily value % for sodium if you consumed the double the serving size listed.

If you consume double the serving size, that means you’re eating 2 cups instead of 1.

So, sodium intake = 500mg × 2 = 1,000 mg

Daily Value for sodium = 2,300 mg (standard for 2,000-calorie diet)

%DV = (1,000 ÷ 2,300) × 100 ≈ 43.5%

✔ Answer: Approximately 44% (rounded to nearest whole number)

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✔ Final Answers Summary:

1. Missing Components:

- Sodium %DV: 22%
- Total Carbohydrate %DV: 15%
- Dietary Fiber %DV: 21%
- Protein %DV: 14%

*(Other blanks like trans fat, added sugars, etc., are either 0 or not required for %DV.)*

2. What is the daily value %?
→ %DV indicates how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to your total daily recommended intake (based on 2,000 calories).

3a. Calories consumed (1 cup): 230 calories
3b. Sodium consumed (1 cup): 500 mg

4. %DV for sodium if you ate double the serving: ≈44%

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