Reference
How a food card works
A food page brings together its name, category, macros, available price entries, related rankings, comparisons and calculation notes.
Overview
A clear explanation of the value and what it means.
A food page brings together its name, category, macros, available price entries, related rankings, comparisons and calculation notes.
How it is calculated
The formula or method behind the calculation.
The food page shows FATSL reference entries. For a particular pack, check its nutrition label.
FATSL leaves the result unavailable if an input is missing or a zero value would require division by zero.
Example
A worked example using a food in the FATSL reference guide.
From the chicken breast page, explore available prices, compare it with turkey or read the macro guide.
| 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 |
Use this on FATSL
Open a related food page or calculator.
Limitations
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.
Next steps
Continue to a calculator, prices or our methodology.