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. 2023 May;52(5):1038–1047. doi: 10.18502/ijph.v52i5.12722

Table 1:

Fat free and low fat claims based on the proposed method, FDA per serving, and CAC per 100 g or 100 mL

Claim Proposed method FDA per serving (9) CAC per 100 g or 100 mL (10,11)
Fat free claim 2,000 kcal: 0.389 g (0.5% of DV) or less of fat per RACC (and per 30 g of food if RACC is less than 30 g) and 35% or less of energy from fat
1,000 kcal: 0.195 g (0.5% of DV) or less of fat per RACC (and per 30 g of food if RACC is less than 30 g) and 35% or less of energy from fat
All foods, excluding meals and main dishes: Less than 0.5 g (0.643% of DV) of fat per RACC and per labeled serving
Meals and main dishes: Less than 0.5 g (0.643% of DV) of fat per labeled serving
Solids: 0.5 g (0.75% of NRV) or less of fat per 100 g
Liquids: 0.5 g (0.75% of NRV) or less of fat per 100 mL
Low fat claim 2,000 kcal: 3.889 g (5% of DV) or less of fat per RACC (and per 30 g of food if RACC is less than 30 g) and 35% or less of energy from fat
1,000 kcal: 1.945 g (5% of DV) or less of fat per RACC (and per 30 g of food if RACC is less than 30 g) and 35% or less of energy from fat
All foods, excluding meals and main dishes: 3 g (3.857% of DV) or less of fat per RACC (and per 50 g of food if RACC is 30 g or less or 2 tablespoons or less)
Meals and main dishes: 3 g (3.857% of DV) or less of fat per 100 g and 30% or less of energy from fat
Solids: 3 g (4.5% of NRV) or less of fat per 100 g
Liquids: 1.5 g (2.25% of NRV) or less of fat per 100 mL