Nutrition labeling, done right
Practical, accurate guides on FDA labels, recipe nutrition math, cottage food rules, and building with the nutrition API — written for food businesses and developers.
NewsUSDA FoodData Central's Latest Update, Explained
USDA FoodData Central just released its June 2026 update. Here's what changed, how big the database is now, and why the update cadence matters.
NewsFDA Nutrition Label Rules in 2026: Where Things Stand
FDA nutrition label regulations in 2026: the pending front-of-package proposal, the final 'healthy' rule, and where enforcement really stands.
AcademyThe Nutrition Facts Label: A Complete Guide to Every Line
Every line on the Nutrition Facts label explained: serving size, calories, %DV, and all 15 mandatory nutrients under the current FDA format.
ReviewsNutritionix API vs Edamam API vs Mealary: For Developers
Nutritionix API vs Edamam API vs Mealary's API and MCP server, compared for developers: data sourcing, request shape, rate limits, and AI agent support.
ReviewsBest Nutrition Label Generator in 2026: 7 Options Compared
Comparing the best nutrition label maker options for 2026 — data sources, free tiers, and who each tool actually suits. An honest buyer's guide.
ReviewsMealary vs ReciPal vs Nutritionix: Which Fits You in 2026?
A nutrition label maker vs ReciPal and Nutritionix comparison — data sources, free tiers, and API access, so you can pick the right fit fast.
AcademySupplement Facts Label: A Complete 21 CFR 101.36 Guide
A Supplement Facts label generator guide to 21 CFR 101.36 formatting, the DSHEA disclaimer, and how it differs from a Nutrition Facts panel.
AcademyFDA Nutrition Label Guidelines: Daily Values & Formatting
The FDA nutrition label guidelines that trip up small producers: current Daily Values, dual-column rules, and the rounding mistakes to avoid.
AcademyHow to Make a Nutrition Label: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to make a nutrition label from a recipe, step by step: serving size, USDA data, 21 CFR 101.9 rounding, allergens, and export.
AcademyIngredient Label Requirements: Order, Allergens & Contains
What every ingredient label maker needs to get right: descending order of predominance, the big 9 allergens, and the FALCPA 'Contains' line.
AcademyHow to Read a Nutrition Label (Without a Nutrition Degree)
A plain-English guide to reading nutrition labels: serving size, %DV, added vs total sugars, sodium, and comparing products fairly.
AcademyRecipe Macro Calculator: Tracking Protein, Carbs & Fat
How a recipe macro calculator works: the maths behind protein, carbs and fat per serving, a worked example, and why recipes are harder than single foods.
AcademyMeal Prep Nutrition Calculator: Planning Per-Portion Macros
A meal nutrition calculator walkthrough for weekly batch cooking: consistent portioning, per-meal macro targets, and what a small meal-prep business must get right.
AcademyAdding Nutrition Data to Your App or AI Agent: A Nutrition API Guide
How to add real, cited nutrition data to an app or AI agent with the Mealary API and MCP server — a working curl example, the response shape, and the analyze_recipe / generate_label / search_foods / get_food tools.
ReviewsFree Nutrition Label Generator: What 'Free' Really Means
What a free nutrition label generator actually includes — watermarks, caps, and paywalled exports — before you rely on one for a real launch.
AcademyCottage Food Label Template: What to Include (2026)
The cottage food label template checklist every home producer needs, plus the 2025-2026 state law changes proving why you must verify your own state's rules.
AcademyFDA Nutrition Facts Label Requirements (2026): A Practical Guide for Small Food Businesses
Who needs a Nutrition Facts label, what the 2016 format requires, the 21 CFR 101.9 rounding rules, serving sizes and RACC, allergen 'Contains' statements, and the small-business exemptions.
AcademyDo Cottage Food Products Need a Nutrition Label?
Cottage food laws vs. FDA labeling: when a home-based food business needs a Nutrition Facts panel, when it's exempt, what your label must say regardless, and how to make one.
AcademyHow to Calculate Nutrition Facts for a Recipe (Step by Step)
The actual method behind a Nutrition Facts panel: look up each ingredient in a food database, convert everything to grams, sum the nutrients, divide by servings, and apply FDA rounding.