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NFL Maker

FDA 2016 Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts Label Maker

Online Nutrition Facts label generator. Pick one of 13 FDA layouts, type in your numbers, and watch the Nutrition Facts panel build itself. Download a print-ready PDF for $4 when it looks right. No account and no design software needed.

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  • 13 FDA formats
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Standard Vertical Nutrition Facts label with 230 calories per serving

Standard Vertical · FDA 2016 layout

13 FDA label formatsFree live previewNo sign-up for single downloadsHigh-resolution print-ready PDFYour data stays in your browser

Pick your Nutrition Facts label format

Most packaged foods use the Standard Vertical label. The other 12 formats exist for small packages, multi-serving containers, variety packs, foods for babies and toddlers, and bilingual packaging. Choose the one that matches your product and the generator loads it with the right layout.

Standard Vertical

The default panel on most packaged foods.

Simplified Display

For foods with little nutrition, like plain water, tea, spices or hard candy.

Side-by-Side Micronutrients

A vertical label that saves height by listing vitamins and minerals in two columns.

Dual Column, Per Serving & Per Container

For packages someone could finish in one or several sittings.

Dual Column, As Packaged & As Prepared

For mixes and foods that are usually prepared before eating.

Linear Display

A one-paragraph label for very small packages.

Tabular Display

A wide, short layout for small and mid-sized packages.

Tabular Format

A grid layout for wide packaging where a tall label won’t fit.

Tabular Dual Column

Two data columns in a wide table.

Aggregate Display

One panel for variety packs and assortments.

Infants 0–12 Months

The label for foods made for babies.

Children 1–3 Years

The label for foods made for toddlers.

English/Spanish Bilingual

Every line shown in both languages.

Also available

These are not U.S. FDA Nutrition Facts panels.

Supplement Facts

Dietary supplement panel modeled on 21 CFR 101.36 — not a Nutrition Facts label.

Canadian (CFIA)

Bilingual English/French Nutrition Facts table for packaged foods sold in Canada. CFIA table format, not a U.S. FDA label.

How to make a Nutrition Facts label in 3 steps

  1. 1

    Choose a format

    Start with Standard Vertical unless your package is small, holds more than one serving that people often finish at once, or is made for babies or toddlers. Not sure? Compare the formats.
  2. 2

    Enter your nutrition data

    Add the serving size, servings per container, calories and each nutrient. The label maker formats the numbers, bolds the right lines and lays out the %DV column as you type.
  3. 3

    Download and print

    Preview is free. Pay $4 to download a high-resolution PDF (about 3x scale) and send it to your printer or packaging designer. A transparent background is available for placing it on existing artwork.

Who uses this nutrition label generator

01

Small food brands

Launching a sauce, snack or baked good and need a clean panel for the back of the pack without hiring a designer.

02

Home bakers and cottage food sellers

Selling at farmers markets or online and need a label for wholesale accounts, or because you make a nutrition claim.

03

Co-packers and designers

Producing labels for several clients and SKUs. The Pro and Business plans cover regular downloads.

What the label maker does

Every FDA layout in one place

Vertical, linear, tabular, dual-column, aggregate, bilingual, infant and toddler formats, all based on FDA’s 2016 Nutrition Facts design.

Live preview as you type

The panel redraws on every keystroke, so you see exactly what you’ll download.

Adjustable panel width

Resize the label with one slider to fit your packaging.

Ingredients and manufacturer info

Add an ingredient list, an allergen statement, and a “Manufactured by” line with one toggle.

Nutrient claim hints

See which claims, like “Good Source of Fiber” or “Low Saturated Fat”, your numbers might support. Always check them against your own data.

Private by design

Your label values stay in your browser. Nothing you type is uploaded to our servers.

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$4per PDF

One-off labels, no account

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Starter

$10per month for 6 PDFs

A handful of labels each month

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$20per month for 20 PDFs

Brands with a few products

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$49per month, unlimited

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What is a Nutrition Facts label?

The Nutrition Facts label is the panel FDA requires on most packaged foods sold in the United States. It shows the serving size, calories, and the amount and percent Daily Value of nutrients such as fat, sodium, carbohydrates, added sugars, protein, vitamin D, calcium, iron and potassium.

The current design dates from FDA’s 2016 update. It has a larger calorie line, an Added Sugars line, updated Daily Values, and serving sizes based on what people actually eat. Every format in this nutrition facts label generator follows that 2016 design. Read what changed in 2016.

Where do the numbers come from?

This tool formats the label. It doesn’t calculate nutrition from a recipe. Most small brands get their numbers by calculating them from ingredient data or by sending a sample to a food lab. How to get numbers for your label.

Do I even need one?

Not always. Very small businesses, low-volume products and many cottage food sellers can be exempt, unless they make a nutrient or health claim. Check the cottage food rules or follow the homemade food labeling guide.

Nutrition label maker FAQ

Is this nutrition facts label maker free?+
Building and previewing labels is free in every format, with no account. You only pay to download the print-ready PDF: $4 for one file, or a Starter, Pro, or Business subscription if you make labels often.
Are the labels FDA compliant?+
The 13 U.S. Nutrition Facts layouts follow FDA’s 2016 design, including Added Sugars and the larger calorie line. Supplement Facts follows 21 CFR 101.36, and the Canadian table follows CFIA rules — those are not U.S. Nutrition Facts labels. You are responsible for accurate numbers and for confirming the format applies to your product.
What’s the difference between a nutrition label maker and a nutrition label generator?+
Nothing. They’re two names for the same kind of tool. You enter your product’s data and it produces a formatted Nutrition Facts panel.
What file do I get?+
A high-resolution PDF, about 3x scale, that works for print, packaging artwork and the web.
Which format should I use for a small package?+
Use a Tabular Display. If even that won’t fit, use the Linear Display. FDA designed both for small and intermediate-sized packages. Compare small-package formats.
Does the tool store my nutrition data?+
No. Label values, ingredients and the preview stay in your browser. If you subscribe, only your email and subscription status are stored, so downloads can be unlocked. Payments are processed by Polar.

Ready to build your label?

Pick a format and have a print-ready Nutrition Facts label in minutes.

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