nutrition labeling, explained properly
Everything we know about FDA nutrition labeling — written from the regulation, with worked examples, honest comparisons and zero filler. The same rules these guides document are what the Nutrillius generator implements.
Cornerstone guide
how to make a nutrition facts label
The full eight-step FDA process, written from the regulation: serving sizes (RACC), USDA nutrient data, per-serving math, 21 CFR 101.9 rounding, %DV, formats, the ingredient statement, allergens — plus the 7 mistakes that get labels rejected.
FDA rounding rules — the complete tables
Every increment from 21 CFR 101.9(c) with worked examples — including the official “less than 5mg” and “less than 1g” declarations.
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how much does a nutrition label cost?
Lab ($300–800+) vs nutritionist ($30–150) vs software (from $39 one-time) — real ranges, hidden revision costs, and which route fits your product.
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the 6 best nutrition label generators
Nutrillius, ReciPal, Food Label Maker, MenuSano, RecipeCard.io and the free tools — compared honestly, with a stated methodology.
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nutrillius vs recipal, honestly
A straight head-to-head with the decade-old incumbent — including where ReciPal still wins, and a 20-minute migration checklist.
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cottage food labels: what's required
The six required elements, the Big-9 allergen rules you can't skip, a complete example label, and when Nutrition Facts are optional.
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Everything in these guides — RACC serving sizes, 21 CFR 101.9 rounding, %DV, ingredient statements, allergens — runs automatically in the generator. Free to build, no account.
build my label — free →Guides are written from the primary sources (21 CFR 101.9, FALCPA / FASTER Act, FDA guidance) and reviewed against the Nutrillius compliance engine. Found an error? Tell us.