Fat Content (28.5%)
Calories (31.6%)
Transfats (11.3%)
Sodium (7.8%)
Carbohydrates (9.6%)
Fiber (4.2%)
Protein (2.4%)
Other (4.7%)
I always look at calories first but also pay close attention to the fiber content and fat content.
I really try not to purchase products that contain transfats. You may as well melt down Tupperware and drink it- that is how bad transfats are for you!
Salt content is the big one for me. It seems everything in a package is has TONS of salt.
I consider transfats the most important. And I think that the industry should do more to limit them in prepared foods.
fat is most important to me when I'm checking the labels
Transfat is very impt, as it leads to clogged artries...
I always check out calories, and fat content, with fiber being a bit less important. I am very into regulating my diet by either maintaining my weight or losing weight. It all depends on where I am at on the scale.
I always look at the total carb count as I am a type 2 diabetic. after that I look at the sugar.
I always tend to stick to "low fat" products, but the sodium content in some stuff is what really scares me. Some of the most unassuming things may contain 50% of your RDA of salt!
I generally look at calories, fat and fiber equally since i do weight watchers and that is the 'magic combination of getting your points per serving.