Big Eight (nutrients)

The Big Eight are the eight nutrients that, under certain conditions, have to be specified on food packaging . The Big Eight expand the four so-called macronutrients ( proteins , fats , carbohydrates and fiber ) and must be specified if one of the elements from the Big Eight is highlighted or specified.

Collection of the Big Eight

The Big Eight includes the following nutrients in the order listed:

• Calorific value
• Egg white (proteins)
• carbohydrates
• of which sugar
• fat
• of which saturated fatty acids
• Fiber
• Table salt