When can I use the FDA Simplified Nutrition Facts panel?

Under 21 CFR 101.9(f), a food product qualifies for the Simplified Nutrition Facts panel when it contains insignificant amounts (zero) of at least 5 of the 8 core nutrients: Calories, Total Fat, Saturated Fat, Trans Fat, Cholesterol, Sodium, Total Carbohydrate, and Protein.

What label sheet size fits standard vertical nutrition labels?

Standard vertical nutrition panels fit 10-up 2" x 4" shipping sheets (such as Avery 5163 or 8163) and 6-up 3-1/3" x 4" container sheets (Avery 5164) when printed at 100% Actual Size.

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FDA 21 CFR 101.9 Nutrition Compliance Studio

Free FDA Nutrition Facts Label Generator

Create high-resolution vertical nutrition panels for food packaging, beverages, and dietary supplements. Export vector PDFs or gang print nutrition stickers onto Avery 5163 (2" × 4") sheets.

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Nutrition Facts Panel Inputs

Servings Per Container

Serving Size Description

Calories

Total Fat (g)

Saturated Fat (g)

Sodium (mg)

Total Carbohydrates (g)

Includes Added Sugars (g)

Protein (g)

FDA 2016 Standard Vertical Preview

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per container

Serving size2/3 cup (55g)

Amount per serving

Calories230

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g10%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Trans Fat 0g

Sodium 160mg7%

Total Carbohydrate 37g13%

Dietary Fiber 4g14%

Total Sugars 12g

Includes 10g Added Sugars20%

Protein 3g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Federal Food Packaging Reference • Updated November 2026

FDA 21 CFR 101.9 Nutrition Labeling Rules & Simplified Panel Criteria

Official FDA.gov Guidance

Quick Compliance Summary (Standard vs. Simplified Nutrition Format):

Under federal regulation 21 CFR 101.9(f), a custom food nutrition panel qualifies for the Simplified Nutrition Format when the product contains insignificant amounts (statutorily zero) of at least 5 of the 8 core nutrition metrics (Calories, Total Fat, Saturated Fat, Trans Fat, Cholesterol, Sodium, Total Carbohydrate, and Protein)—common in sparkling water, black coffee, culinary spices, and diet beverages. However, omitting mandatory declarations without appending the exact "Not a significant source of..." footnote in 6 pt Helvetica or shrinking the 22 pt bold Calorie readout on packages exceeding 40 square inches triggers retail compliance rejection; compare the exact federal nutrition typography thresholds in the specification table below.

Nutrition Panel Format	CFR Regulation & Package Area	Mandatory Nutrition Typography	Compatible Die-Cut Sheet
Standard Vertical Nutrition Panel	21 CFR 101.9(d) • Surface > 40 sq. in.	22 pt bold Calories, 10 pt Servings, 8 pt nutrition rows, 7 pt hairline rules	Avery 5163 (2" × 4")
Simplified Nutrition Panel	21 CFR 101.9(f) • ≥ 5 of 8 core nutrients at 0	5 core lines + mandatory 6 pt "Not a significant source" nutrition footnote	Avery 5160 (1" × 2-5/8")
Tabular / Small Package Nutrition	21 CFR 101.9(j)(13) • Surface ≤ 40 sq. in.	10 pt bold header, 8 pt nutrition values, authorized abbreviations (Carb., Cholest.)	Avery 5164 (3-1/3" × 4")

Daily Value (%DV) Rounding Rules & Added Sugars Nutrition Calculation

Our nutrition calculation engine computes Daily Value percentages using the federal 2,000-calorie reference diet: Total Fat (78g), Saturated Fat (20g), Cholesterol (300mg), Sodium (2,300mg), Total Carbohydrate (275g), Dietary Fiber (28g), Added Sugars (50g), Vitamin D (20mcg), Calcium (1,300mg), Iron (18mg), and Potassium (4,700mg). Under nutrition rounding rules, calories below 5 round to 0, calories up to 50 round to the nearest 5-calorie increment, and calories above 50 round to the nearest 10-calorie increment.

Pairing Custom Nutrition Panels with Retail UPC-A & Shopify Barcodes

Commercial food packaging requires both an accurate nutrition panel and a scannable retail barcode. After exporting your vector nutrition PDF at 100% Actual Size, you can generate matching GS1 retail symbols using our UPC-A Retail Barcode Generator or batch-import entire product catalogs via the Shopify Barcode Label Maker.