Nutrition Information
Adding nutrition facts helps health-conscious customers and improves your recipe's SEO with Google Recipe Schema.
Nutrition Fields
Recipe Kit supports comprehensive nutrition data:
Standard Fields
| Field | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | kcal | Total calories per serving |
| Carbohydrates | g | Total carbs |
| Protein | g | Protein content |
| Fat | g | Total fat |
| Saturated Fat | g | Saturated fat portion |
| Trans Fat | g | Trans fat content |
| Unsaturated Fat | g | Unsaturated fat content |
| Cholesterol | mg | Cholesterol content |
| Sodium | mg | Sodium content |
| Fiber | g | Dietary fiber |
| Sugar | g | Total sugars |
Additional Fields
| Field | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Iron | mg | Iron content |
| Potassium | mg | Potassium content |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | g | Polyunsaturated fat |
| Monounsaturated Fat | g | Monounsaturated fat |
Custom Nutrition Fields
Add any additional nutrition data with custom fields. Specify:
- Field name
- Value
- Unit (grams, milligrams, micrograms)
Adding Nutrition Data
Manual Entry
- Open your recipe
- Scroll to the Nutrition section
- Enter values for relevant fields
- All values are per serving
Nutrition Serving Size
Specify the serving size for nutrition data if different from recipe servings. Example: "1 cookie (30g)"
Which Fields to Include
At minimum, consider including:
- Calories
- Protein
- Carbohydrates
- Fat
- Sodium
For health-focused recipes, add more detail:
- Fiber and sugar for carb-conscious
- Saturated vs unsaturated fats
- Cholesterol for heart-healthy recipes
Where to Get Nutrition Data
Calculation Tools
Use online nutrition calculators:
- MyFitnessPal recipe calculator
- Cronometer
- USDA FoodData Central
- Nutritionix
From Ingredients
Many ingredient packages include nutrition facts. Calculate based on amounts used.
Professional Analysis
For commercial use, consider professional lab analysis for accuracy.
Display on Recipe Cards
Nutrition information appears on recipe cards in a clean, easy-to-read format. The display includes:
- All fields with values
- Proper unit formatting
- "Per serving" label
- Optional % Daily Value
Translation
Nutrition labels can be translated to any language. See Translating Recipe Cards for details on translating:
- Field names (Calories, Protein, etc.)
- Units (grams, milligrams)
- "Per serving" text
Best Practices
Accuracy
- Calculate carefully based on actual ingredients
- Round to reasonable precision (no decimals needed for most values)
- Update if you modify the recipe
Consistency
- Use the same serving size across recipes
- Be consistent with which fields you include
- Format numbers consistently
Transparency
- Note if values are estimates
- Mention if recipe variations affect nutrition
- Include serving size context
SEO Benefits
Adding nutrition data improves Google Recipe Schema:
- Rich snippets may show nutrition info
- Helps health-conscious searchers find your recipes
- Signals recipe completeness to search engines
What's Next?
- Tags, Categories & SEO - More SEO optimization
- Google Recipe Schema (SEO) - Schema markup details
- Translating Recipe Cards - Multi-language support