What is Nutri-Score? The A–E food label explained
Nutri-Score is a front-of-pack label developed in France and used in several European countries. It condenses a food's nutrition facts into one letter from A to E, so you can compare products in the same aisle at a glance.
How the letter is worked out
- Points against: energy (calories), sugars, saturated fat and salt, per 100 g or 100 ml.
- Points for: fiber, protein, and the share of fruit, vegetables and legumes.
- The balance decides the letter — A is the most favorable, E the least.
Where you'll see it
It appears on packs in France, Belgium, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Switzerland. U.S. labels don't carry it, but the calculation only needs the nutrition facts — so Novaz can work it out for American products too.
Limits worth knowing
- It compares foods within a category; it doesn't say whether a whole diet is healthy.
- It doesn't consider additives or processing — which is why Novaz rates additives separately.
- The algorithm was updated in 2023 and 2024, so some products changed letters.
FAQ
- Is Nutri-Score the same as the Novaz score?
- No. Nutri-Score is the nutrition part — 60% of a food's Novaz score. Additives and organic status make up the rest.
- Why per 100 g instead of per serving?
- So products can be compared fairly. Serving sizes vary a lot from brand to brand.
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