How to read food comparisons

Overview

A clear explanation of the value and what it means.

A comparison shows two foods side by side with nutrition, price and calculated values. The text remains neutral and explains numeric differences.

The formula or method behind the calculation.

comparison_delta = product_a_metric - product_b_metric

A difference is calculated only when the value is available for both foods.

FATSL leaves the result unavailable if an input is missing or a zero value would require division by zero.

A worked example using a food in the FATSL reference guide.

Compare chicken breast and turkey by protein, calories and calculated cost without treating the result as a health assessment.

Example	kcal	Protein	Fat	Carbs	100 g	100 kcal	10 g protein
Chicken breast	120,0 kcal	22,5 g	2,6 g	0,0 g	no data	no data	no data

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Keep these limitations in mind when using the values.

Values may differ by pack, brand, food state and preparation method.
Missing values are not filled in with guesses.
For your own purchase, the receipt or pack price is more accurate.
FATSL does not provide medical advice or make claims about a food’s health benefits.

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