per100gram
Per100gram, commonly written as per 100 g or per 100 grams, is a unit used in nutrition labeling to describe the content of nutrients in a food item. It expresses the amount of a nutrient contained in 100 grams of the edible portion, regardless of the actual serving size. This standardization facilitates comparisons across different foods and brands.
Nutrition panels may report energy (calories) and nutrients per 100 g, and sometimes per 100 ml for
To convert to a specific serving size, multiply the per-100-g value by the serving mass in grams
Limitations include variation in moisture content, preparation method, and brand formulation. Some foods have significant air
Per-100 g data is often used in dietary databases and regulatory contexts to assess nutrient density and