Information that the Food and Drug Administration requires to be on all food products from manufacturers, including information on the ingredients; the net contents or net weight (including liquid); the name and business address of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; and (where appropriate) the date by which it should be sold.
The information provided on a food package indicating the various nutrients, calories, and additives present in the food. U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations mandate the listing of total fats, calories from fat, cholesterol, saturated fats, total carbohydrates, sugars, sodium, potassium, protein, vitamin and minerals, among other nutritional components.