nutritional content
What food contains
Nutritional content refers to the nutrients present in food or drink—proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and calories.
The term appears on packaging labels and in health discussions: Check the nutritional content before buying.
It describes what a food provides to the body, distinct from taste or appearance.
- calorie countNutritional energy quantification
- serving sizeStandard food quantity
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- vitamin DCalcium absorption enabler
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
omega-3 fatty acids · carbohydrate · phytochemicals · nutrient density · antioxidants · folate · glycemic index · added sugars · saturated fat · trans fat · protein · lean protein · iron · fortified · probiotics · potassium · fat · polyphenols
- bread nutritionwhole grain, fiber, protein, carbs, calories
nutritional contentempty calories
Energy lacking nutrients
junk · junk food · filler · non-nutritive
nutritional contenttaste
Flavor perception ability
flavor · toxicity · contaminants · palatability · texture
nutritional contenttoxicity
Capacity to cause harm
poison · contaminants · carcinogens · toxins