Display Formats

You need your nutrition labels to look professional and compliant

Different markets require different presentation formats for nutrition information. Whether you’re targeting US consumers who expect FDA-style labels or international customers who need metric-based displays, choosing the right format ensures your labels look professional and meet legal requirements.

Available Display Formats

Default Format

Best For: International markets, flexibility, multi-region stores

Features:

• Shows both “Per 100g/ml” and “Per Serving” columns
• Clean, table-based layout
• Metric-friendly but supports unit conversion
• Works with any input method
• Suitable for EU, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, and other markets

Example Layout:

Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 30g

                    Per 100g    Per Serving
Energy              1200 kJ     360 kJ
                    287 kcal    86 kcal
Protein             8.5g        2.6g
Total Fat           12.0g       3.6g
  Saturated Fat     6.2g        1.9g
Total Carbohydrates 35.0g       10.5g
  Sugars            25.0g       7.5g
Sodium              120mg       36mgCode language: CSS (css)

When to Use:

• Selling primarily outside the US
• Need both per 100g and per serving values
• Want maximum flexibility
• Targeting health-conscious consumers who compare products

FDA (United States) Format

Best For: US market, FDA compliance, professional US food brands

Features:

• Follows FDA Nutrition Facts label design
• Automatic FDA-compliant rounding rules
• % Daily Value calculations
• Prescribed nutrient order and formatting
• Bold typography and specific spacing
• Requires valid serving size

Example Layout:

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 30g

Calories                    86

                        % Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g                     5%
  Saturated Fat 2g              10%
  Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg                  2%
Sodium 36mg                      2%
Total Carbohydrate 11g           4%
  Dietary Fiber 1g               4%
  Total Sugars 8g
    Includes Added Sugars 5g    10%
Protein 3g

Vitamin D 2mcg                  10%
Calcium 130mg                   10%
Iron 2mg                        11%
Potassium 235mg                  5%

* 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.

When to Use:

• Primary market is United States
• Need FDA compliance
• Want professional US-standard appearance
• Selling in US retail channels

Choosing the Right Format

Decision Matrix

Your Situation	Recommended Format	Reason
US-only sales	FDA	Required for compliance
EU-only sales	Default	Meets EU requirements
AU/NZ-only sales	Default	Meets FSANZ requirements
Global sales	Default	Works everywhere
Professional US brand	FDA	Expected by US consumers
Health/fitness focus	Default	Better comparison data

Regional Requirements Summary

United States:

• FDA format recommended
• Specific rounding rules apply
• % Daily Values required
• Serving sizes must follow RACC guidelines

European Union:

• Default format suitable
• Per 100g/ml values mandatory
• Energy in both kJ and kcal required
• Salt conversion needed (Sodium × 2.5)

Australia/New Zealand:

• Default format suitable
• Per 100g/ml values mandatory
• Energy primarily in kJ
• NIP (Nutrition Information Panel) format

Canada:

• Default format suitable
• Similar to US but some differences
• Check Health Canada guidelines

Display Customization Options

Unit System Settings

Metric Display:

• Grams (g), milliliters (ml)
• Kilojoules primary, kilocalories secondary
• Standard for most international markets

Imperial Display:

• Ounces (oz), fluid ounces (fl oz)
• Kilocalories emphasis
• Familiar to US consumers

Conversion Behavior:

• Data stored in metric internally
• Display conversion only affects presentation
• Switching systems doesn’t lose data

Input Method Compatibility

Per 100g Input Method

Works Best With:

• Default format (natural fit)
• FDA format (converts automatically)
• International data sources
• Lab reports and databases

Example Workflow:

1. Lab report shows “per 100g” values
2. Select “Per 100g” input method
3. Enter values exactly as on report
4. Plugin calculates “per serving” automatically

Per Serving Input Method

Works Best With:

• FDA format (direct entry)
• Non-standard serving units (pieces, slices)
• Recipe-based calculations
• Consumer-facing portion data

Example Workflow:

1. Recipe yields 12 muffins
2. Calculate nutrition per muffin
3. Select “Per Serving” input method
4. Set serving size to “1 piece”
5. Enter per-muffin values

Format-Specific Features

Default Format Advantages

Flexibility:

• Shows complete nutrition picture
• Supports any unit combination
• Easy product comparison
• International market ready

Data Clarity:

• No hidden rounding
• Both standardized (per 100g) and practical (per serving) values
• Clear unit labels

FDA Format Advantages

Compliance:

• Meets legal requirements
• Professional appearance
• Consumer familiarity in US

Automatic Calculations:

• FDA rounding rules applied
• % Daily Values calculated
• Proper nutrient hierarchy

Implementation Tips

Getting Started

1. Identify primary market – determines format choice
2. You MUST Review legal requirements – ensures compliance
3. Consider customer expectations – meets market norms
4. Test display – verify appearance on your theme

Switching Formats

You can change formats anytime:

1. Go to WooCommerce → Settings → Nutrition
2. Change “Table Format” setting
3. Save settings
4. All products immediately use new format

Note: Data remains unchanged – only presentation changes.

Future Format Additions

The plugin architecture supports additional formats. Potential future additions:

• Australia/New Zealand specific – NIP-compliant layout
• Canada specific – Health Canada requirements
• Custom formats – Developer-defined layouts

Each format maintains the same underlying data structure, ensuring easy migration between formats as your business grows.

Choose the format that best serves your customers and market requirements. When in doubt, the Default format provides maximum flexibility and international compatibility.