We hear these phrases like, “Is that low carb?”, "What is Vegetarian?" or “Oh, that dish is high in protein!” all the time. But what does it all really mean? Take a look at the below definitions and quick-help chart for some basic guidance on what common language around nutrition really means.
The below nutrient criteria definitions are based on internal McCormick guidelines*:
NUTRITION KNOWLEDGE* |
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Low Carbohydrate |
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Dish Type |
Carbohydrates |
Appetizer |
< 3g |
Salads & Sides |
≤ 5g |
Main Dishes |
≤ 10g |
Low Fat |
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Dish Type |
Amount of Fat |
Appetizer |
≤ 3g |
Salads & Sides |
≤ 3g |
Main Dishes |
≤ 9g |
Desserts |
≤ 3g |
Low Sodium |
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Dish Type |
Amount of Sodium |
Appetizer |
≤ 150mg |
Salads & Sides |
≤ 250mg |
Main Dishes |
≤ 480mg |
Desserts |
≤ 250mg |
Fiber Rich |
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Dish Type |
Amount of Fiber |
Appetizer |
≥ 3g |
Salads & Sides |
≥ 3g |
Main Dishes |
≥ 6g |
Desserts |
≥ 3g |
High in Protein |
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Dish Type |
Amount of Protein |
Main Dishes |
≤ 10g |
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