An English/Spanish bilingual Nutrition Facts label shows each required field in both languages on one panel — typically the Standard Vertical stack with Spanish immediately next to or under the English. It is the same 2016 nutrient list (including Added Sugars), not a second, looser label.
What a bilingual Nutrition Facts label is
Shoppers see “Calories / Calorías,” “Total Fat / Grasa total,” and the rest without flipping the pack. FDA allows certain bilingual formats so the panel stays one official Nutrition Facts label, not a sticker translation that can drift out of date.
When English/Spanish makes sense
- Products sold where Spanish is commonly read on pack (many U.S. grocery sets).
- Brands that already print the rest of the pack in both languages and want the panel to match.
- Not a substitute for accurate numbers. Bilingual type does not change serving size or %DV math.
If you only need English, use Standard Vertical. Bilingual is a language presentation of that vertical format, not a small-package workaround — tiny packs still use linear or tabular rules for space.
Language vs the nutrient rules
Required nutrients, order, and rounding still follow FDA 2016 labeling. Spanish must be a complete, corresponding translation of the English nutrient names and surrounding phrases on that panel — not a marketing slogan. If your other pack copy is Spanish-only in some markets, you still need to follow the labeling rules that apply to that sale.
Make one here
Open the English/Spanish Bilingual Nutrition Facts label maker. Fill serving size, calories, and nutrients once; the layout shows both languages. Preview is free; PDF download is paid. For the overall process: how to make a Nutrition Facts label.
Open the bilingual label makerFAQ
Does FDA require Spanish on every U.S. food label?
No. English is the required language for the Nutrition Facts label in the United States. Bilingual is optional unless another rule or your buyer requires it.
Can I mix languages field-by-field?
Use a proper bilingual format. Mixing randomly is how panels fail a buyer’s spec sheet.
Confirm bilingual presentation against current FDA food labeling guidance if you sell in multiple languages.
