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Interactive Nutrition Facts Label

Servings Per Container

Servings Per Container shows the total number of servings in the entire food package or container.

It is common for one package of food to contain more than one serving.

Some containers may also have a label with two columns—one column listing the amount of calories and nutrients in one serving and the other column listing this information for the entire package.

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 1/2 cup (208g)
Amount Per Serving
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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