Looking at the label on the left here's what you need to know:
1. The term "Nutrition Facts" is the newest label term and tells you it is an up to date legit label
2. Serving size tells you how much is a single serving. You need to be sure to count how many of these servings you use in a recipe!
(2b). Just below serving size is "Servings Per Container." In a recipe if you use a whole can of something you need to account for that many servings in the recipe. In this case 4.**
3. Calories - The old points system used this to calculate points BUT the new PointsPlus program DOES NOT!! I kept it in my spreadsheets for reference.
4. % Daily Value is explained on the label and not used in calculating PointsPlus.
5. Total Fat - This is the fat grams PER SERVING. DO NOT confure with calories from fat above it!!
6. Saturated Fat - Not used for PointsPlus but best to keep this low or 0!
7 &8. Not
used in PointsPlus but try to keep that sodium low. The Mayo Clinic says:
"According to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans:
* Don't exceed 2,300 mg of sodium a day if you're a healthy adult.
* Don't exceed 1,500 mg of sodium a day if you have high blood pressure,
kidney disease or diabetes; you are black; or you're middle-aged or older.
9. Carbohydrates - These are a major part of PointsPlus calculation Listed per serving.
10. Dietary Fiber - Under the new program Fiber is no longer limited to 4g when calculating PointsPlus so more is better!!
9. Sugars (this is not used for PPlus)
11. Protein - Need to use this in your calculation. Remember PER SERVING!!