Frequently Asked Questions
- How do foodservice operators calculate their nutrition information?
- How accurate is the nutrition information on the Nutricate Receipt?
- Why is it important for me to read my Nutricate Receipt?
- How does the % Daily Value work? Why is there %DV for 2,000 and 2,500 calorie diets?
How do foodservice operators calculate their nutrition information?
Restaurants and worksite cafeterias are responsible for calculating the nutritional contents of their menu items. Most often, approved labs and software programs enable the restaurants to easily and accurately calculate the nutritional profile based on standard recipes.
How accurate is the nutrition information on the Nutricate Receipt?
The nutrition information found on your receipt is based on a detailed analysis of the menu item recipe. However, several variables may make the nutritional information different than what is printed. For example, unlike Nutrition Fact Labels on packaged foods, human error (an employee putting too much mayo on sandwich) at restaurants and corporate cafeterias is an additional variable that must be taken into account.
Why is it important for me to read my Nutricate Receipt?
Restaurants and worksite cafeterias provide lots of menu options (healthy and indulgent), several portion sizes and nutrition information for each item. And many encourage you customize orders to your liking. But ultimately, only you can make choices that best fit with your diet and lifestyle. The Nutricate Receipt provides personalized nutrition information to make it easier for you to understand exactly what you're eating. Click here to try the receipt to get an idea of what you'll find.
How does the % Daily Value work? Why is there %DV for 2,000 and 2,500 calorie diets?
The % Daily Value is a nutrition guideline established by the USDA to help you understand the quantity of nutrients you should consume each day. The 2,000 and 2,500 calorie diets are the recommended amounts for the average woman and man, respectively. Again, these are guidelines because many factors affect your ideal, individual caloric intake, such as height, weight, age, exercise and overall health.
