How to read no added sugar cereal labels properly
no added sugar does not mean sugar-free
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no added sugar does not mean sugar-free
no added sugar means sugar was not added as an ingredient, not that the drink contains no sugar at all
no added sugar does not mean sugar-free
no added sugar does not mean sugar-free or energy-free
Use per 100g to compare similar foods fairly across different pack sizes.
A sweeter snack can fit into an overall balanced diet; the NHS frames balance over a day or week, not every single item.
Compare savoury snacks on the same basis: per 100g is not per serving.
no added sugar does not mean sugar-free or automatically healthier.
Compare sugar figures on the same basis: per 100g is not per serving.
A packed day can be planned by format, not by strict food rules.
Use per 100g to compare similar foods fairly.
Protein claims are easier to judge when you compare the same label basis, such as per 100g or per serving.
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