Nutrition Facts Label Maker — Free Online FDA Nutrition Label Generator
Build compliant food and dietary supplement labels straight from USDA ingredients or lab specs. Auto-sort ingredients by weight, scan Top 9 allergens (incl. Sesame), proof on 3D packaging mockups, and export press-ready K-100 vector PDFs.
References & scope (checked Nov 2026 against public eCFR Title 21 & USDA FoodData Central text — calculation & formatting software only, not lab/TIC testing or legal sign-off):
Add your ingredients
Search USDA foods, paste a recipe, or enter lab nutrition values.
Pick box shape & serving
Set serving size, baking water loss, and package label layout.
Preview & download files
Inspect live format checks, then export print-ready PDF, SVG & PNG.
1. Recipe Formula & USDA Ingredients
Search USDA Foundation & SR Legacy foods, paste a recipe list, or add a supplier lab sheet (COA).
Active Formula (6 ingredients)
2. Descending Ingredient Statement & Top 9 Allergens
Ingredients list heaviest to lightest by weight (21 CFR 101.4), with Top 9 US allergens auto-flagged per FALCPA & FASTER Act (incl. Sesame).
Ingredients: Whole Grain Rolled Oats, Honey, Almonds, Sunflower Oil, Sesame Seeds, Sea Salt.
Contains: Tree Nuts (Almonds), Sesame.
3. FDA Regulation Mode, Format & Serving Size
Choose Food (21 CFR 101.9) or Supplement Facts (21 CFR 101.36), package box size, and serving weight.
Lab-Tested / Manual Nutrient Override
Optional: Enter exact per-serving lab results instead of calculating from USDA ingredients.
4. Packaging Metadata, Cottage Food Disclaimer & UPC-A Barcode
Printed cleanly below the label box on exported CMYK K-100 PDF & SVG packaging proofs.
Automated 21 CFR Format & Rounding Check
Serving Size Metric Declaration
Serving size set to 1/2 cup (45g).
Added Sugars <= Total Sugars
Added sugars (7.4g) do not exceed total sugars (8.0g).
Saturated + Trans Fat <= Total Fat
Saturated + Trans fat (1.1g) within total fat (9.7g).
Dietary Fiber <= Total Carbohydrates
Dietary fiber (4.1g) within total carbs (29.5g).
21 CFR 101.9(f) Simplified Format Eligibility
Full nutrition panel required (fewer than 8 core nutrients are insignificant).
Top 9 Major Allergens Declared (FASTER Act 2023)
Contains: Tree Nuts (Almonds), Sesame.
Automated format, rounding & allergen syntax checks passed
Print-ready vector geometry verified. You remain responsible for verifying final ingredient weights, nutrition accuracy & state rules.
Why Food Makers Switch from Legacy Label Software
| Capability | FoodNutritionLabelMaker.com$0 Preview · $19 Pass · $24/mo · $149/yr Pro | ReciPal ↗$29/recipe (60d) · $59–$129/mo | FoodLabelMaker ↗$49–$199/mo (~$299–$1,188/yr) | Free Manual Forms$0 (Static web templates) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Try USDA calculator & allergens with zero signup | Yes — instant studio | Account required | Locked behind Sign Up | No USDA calculation |
| USDA Foundation / SR Legacy search + Moisture Loss % | Included | No | ||
| Top 9 FASTER Act (Sesame) + Descending Weight List | Included | Paid plan only | No | |
| CMYK K-100 Vector PDF (zero rich-black blur) | Included | PDF export | Paid plan only | RGB / screen capture |
| 21 CFR 101.36 Supplement Facts + Proprietary Blends | Included in Pro ($24/mo or $149/yr) | Higher tier | Enterprise tier | No |
| Single-SKU Export Cost | $19 once (90 days) | $29 once (60 days) | Not offered ($299/yr / $49/mo min) | Manual math risk |
Pricing & scope checked Nov 2026 on recipal.com/pricing ($29/recipe 60d, $59–$129/mo or $49–$107/mo billed annually) and foodlabelmaker.com/pricing/ (Essential ~$299/yr / $49/mo, Pro $588/yr / $99/mo, Business $1,188/yr / $199/mo). Database calculation from USDA FoodData Central is permitted for standard foods under FDA 21 CFR 101.9(g)(4); software generates vector artwork only and does not replace physical proximate lab panels ($350–$800/SKU quoted commercially) or Amazon TIC testing.
Inspect Real CMYK K-100 Vector Print Quality Before Paying a Cent
Browser screenshots output fuzzy RGB pixels that print houses convert into 4-plate rich black (C+M+Y+K), causing micro-hairlines and 6pt footnotes to bleed on flexographic pouches and shrink sleeves. Download our unwatermarked sample PDF and open it in Adobe Illustrator or Acrobat Output Preview to verify pure 0% C / 0% M / 0% Y / 100% K vector ink separation.
- Color Space
- DeviceCMYK (0, 0, 0, 1)
- Rule Weights
- 7pt / 3pt / 0.5pt
- Vector Formats
- PDF 1.7 + SVG + 600 PNG
- Barcode Support
- UPC-A (95-module)
FDA 2020 Nutrition Rounding & Daily Values Reference
Our calculation engine never dumps raw decimal macros onto your packaging. Every figure runs through strict 21 CFR 101.9 step-rounding and derives %DV from the declared rounded amount:
| Nutrient | Zero / Trace Threshold | Rounding Step | 2020 DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | < 5 kcal → 0 | ≤50: 5 kcal · >50: 10 kcal | — |
| Total / Sat / Trans Fat | < 0.5g → 0g | <5g: 0.5g · ≥5g: 1g | 78g / 20g / — |
| Cholesterol | < 2mg → 0mg · 2–5mg → <5mg | >5mg: nearest 5mg | 300mg |
| Sodium | < 5mg → 0mg | 5–140mg: 5mg · >140mg: 10mg | 2,300mg |
| Carbs / Fiber / Sugars / Protein | < 0.5g → 0g · <1g → <1g | ≥1g: nearest 1g | 275g / 28g / 50g |
| Vit D / Calcium / Iron / Potas. | < 2% DV → 0 (0%) | ≤10%: 2% · 10–50%: 5% · >50%: 10% | 20mcg / 1300 / 18 / 4700mg |
US Top 9 Major Allergens Scanner
Automatically scans primary ingredients, parenthetical sub-ingredients, and custom COAs for all 9 US major allergens—flagging species specificity on Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, and Tree Nuts:
Selling baked goods, jams, or hot sauces from a home kitchen? Explore state-specific disclaimer templates:
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything bakers, CPG founders, cottage food makers, and print designers ask before printing labels.
Can I calculate nutrition facts and preview my FDA label free without creating an account?
Yes. Unlike legacy tools that lock nutrient customization or allergen scanning behind a mandatory sign-up popup, our entire FDA 2020 studio—including USDA FoodData Central ingredient search, batch recipe pasting, moisture evaporation loss, Top 9 allergen detection, and all 7 label formats—is 100% interactive with zero login required.
How does the $19 Single Label Print Pass compare to ReciPal or FoodLabelMaker?
Based on public pricing checked Nov 2026, ReciPal lists $29/recipe (60-day edit access) or $59–$129/mo ($49–$107/mo billed annually), and FoodLabelMaker lists annual plans (~$299/yr Essential, $588/yr Pro, $1,188/yr Business, or $49–$199/mo monthly) with no single-label one-time pass. Our Single Label Print Pass is $19 one-time with 90 days of unlimited edits and re-downloads (34% less than ReciPal), or upgrade to Pro Unlimited at $24/mo ($149/yr) for unlimited SKUs, Supplement Facts, Dual-Column, Bilingual EN/ES, and UPC-A barcodes.
Are your exported PDFs truly print-shop ready (CMYK K-100 vector)?
Yes. Commercial packaging printers reject browser screenshots because RGB black converts into 4-color rich black and blurs fine 6pt–8pt FDA hairlines. Our server generates deterministic vector PDFs using pure CMYK K-100 black (0, 0, 0, 1) with optional crop marks and pure vector text paths. You can download a free unwatermarked sample PDF to inspect in Adobe Illustrator or Acrobat before purchasing.
Does your allergen scanner cover the FASTER Act Sesame requirement?
Yes. Our engine scans every ingredient and sub-ingredient against all 9 US major food allergens under FALCPA and the FASTER Act (effective January 1, 2023): Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, and Sesame (including tahini, sesame oil, benne, and za’atar), while handling non-dairy exceptions like oat milk and cocoa butter.
Which FDA 2020 rounding and Daily Value rules are enforced?
Every value follows 21 CFR 101.9(c) exact rounding steps: Calories (<5 → 0, ≤50 → nearest 5, >50 → nearest 10), Fats (<0.5g → 0g, <5g → 0.5g, ≥5g → 1g), Sodium (<5mg → 0mg, 5–140mg → 5mg, >140mg → 10mg), and 2020 mandatory micronutrients (Vitamin D 20mcg, Calcium 1,300mg, Iron 18mg, Potassium 4,700mg) with %DV derived from declared rounded amounts.
Can I also generate 21 CFR 101.36 Supplement Facts labels?
Yes. Switch the studio mode to Supplement Facts (or open our dedicated Supplement Facts Label Maker) to build 21 CFR 101.36 panels with %DV actives above the 7pt heavy bar, non-DV botanicals below with † Daily Value not established, indented Proprietary Blends, and Other Ingredients.