How come the total fat on a label doesn't add up to whats listed(trans,poly,mono ect)? The total fat listed on the label is the sum of the 4 fats that can be found in foods (saturated, trans, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats). Sometimes, when you add the number of grams of the 4 types of fats on the label, the sum does not equal the total fat?it can be a few grams off. This is due to rounding. The labeling laws state that if the amount in a food has less than .5 grams as part of the number (ie. 0.4gm, 3.3gm or 6.2gms) than the manufacturer can round down on the label (ie. 0gm, 3gm, or 6gm). If the manufacturer rounds down on all 4 types of fats than the sum can be off by a bit. Do you have a health/nutrition related questions that you'd like answered? Ask and you shall receive. Enter your question(s) below. Question: Email (if you would like a response sent to you directly):

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