Child Nutrition Report

NUTRITION FACT LABELS – What Do I Really Need To Keep?

In order for the state agency to complete an accurate nutrient analysis of your school’s selected week of menus, you will need to collect nutrition fact labels or manufacturer’s specification sheets which include nutrient information for some of the meal items served.

Many of the items that schools typically serve are already found in the Child Nutrition Database (CND) used by the state agency. As a guideline, the nutrient information for the following products are not found in the CND and will need to be made available to the consultant doing your School Meals Initiative Nutrition Assessment:

Meal Item or Recipe Ingredient

Dairy Products

Yogurt

Reduced Fat or Sodium Cheese

Egg Substitute

Ice Cream, Ice Milk, Frozen Yogurt, Sherbet

Non-Dairy Sour Cream

Reduced Fat or Fat Free Sour Cream

Whipped Toppings

Cheese Sauce

Meat, Poultry, Fish, Processed Meat

Any Processed Meat, Poultry, or Fish Patties/Nuggets, etc.

Ham

Hot Dog

Sausage

Luncheon Meat

Reduced Fat or Sodium Bacon

Pizza

Burrito

Fruit / Fruit Juices

Fortified Juices

Vegetables

Reduced Sodium Canned Vegetables

French Fries

Potato Rounds

Hashbrowns

Commercial Grain Products

Granola Cereals

Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast

Muffin & Bread Mixes

Seasoned Breadcrumbs

Taco/Tortilla Shells

Crackers/Chips (unless saltine or graham)

Pizza

Burritos

Ravioli

Bread Sticks, Cheese Bread

Desserts (except gelatin)

Fats

Shortening

Margarine

Vegetable Oil

Reduced Fat or Sodium Salad Dressing - All Types

Condiments

Reduced Fat or Sodium Condiments - All Types

Spices, Herbs, Seasonings, Mixes, Misc.

Seasoning & Sauce Mixes

Reduced Fat or Sodium Nut Butters

Reduced Fat or Sodium Soups & Soup Bases

Please remember that the nutrition fact labels or manufacturer’s specification sheets must contain complete information including the weight for the stated serving size and amount of each of the following nutrients: calories, protein, total fat, saturated fat, carbohydrate, vitamins A & C, calcium, iron, dietary fiber, cholesterol & sodium.

COURTESY OF WISCONSIN’S DEPARTMENT of PUBLIC INSTRUCTION (DPI) FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
Please note these guidelines may vary state to state. Please take into consideration when requesting nutrition information on common items that would already be in the Child Nutrition Database (CND), such as ordinary fruits, vegetables, etc.

For Additional Information

Call 1-888-711-4020 ext. 459 or 805

Email: qadept@rfsdelivers.com

NUTRITION FACT LABELS – What Do I Really Need To Keep?

Meal Item or Recipe Ingredient

For Additional Information

Call 1-888-711-4020 ext. 459 or 805

Email: qadept@rfsdelivers.com