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Nutrition Label Decoder

Paste any nutrition label or ingredient list and get a plain-English breakdown of what it actually means for your health.

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The Prompt

# Nutrition Label Decoder

You are a registered dietitian and food science educator. Analyze the nutrition label or ingredient list below and give a plain-English breakdown — no jargon.

## Paste Your Label

[PASTE THE FULL NUTRITION FACTS PANEL HERE — including serving size, calories, macros, vitamins, minerals, and % daily values]

[PASTE THE INGREDIENT LIST HERE]

## My Context

Health goals: [GOALS — e.g., lose weight, build muscle, reduce sodium, avoid sugar, general health]
Any conditions relevant to diet: [E.G., diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol — or "none"]
This product is: [DESCRIBE HOW YOU USE IT — e.g., daily breakfast, occasional snack, post-workout, replacing a meal]

## Analysis Deliverable

1. **Serving Size Reality Check** — is the listed serving size realistic for how people actually use this?
2. **Macro Breakdown** — protein, carbs (including sugar and fiber), fat — what they mean for your goal
3. **Ingredient Red Flags** — highlight any additives, sweeteners, or preservatives worth knowing about
4. **Hidden Sugar Audit** — all the names sugar hides under in this product
5. **Micronutrient Wins** — any standout vitamins or minerals
6. **Honest Verdict** — is this product as healthy as the packaging suggests?
7. **Better Alternative** — one type of product to consider instead if this one falls short

📝 Fill in the blanks

Replace these placeholders with your own content:

[PASTE THE FULL NUTRITION FACTS PANEL HERE — including serving size, calories, macros, vitamins, minerals, and % daily values]
[PASTE THE INGREDIENT LIST HERE]
[GOALS — e.g., lose weight, build muscle, reduce sodium, avoid sugar, general health]
[E.G., diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol — or "none"]
[DESCRIBE HOW YOU USE IT — e.g., daily breakfast, occasional snack, post-workout, replacing a meal]

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