Use these guidelines to make healthy food choices when grocery shopping.
Total Fat
Limit to 30% or less of total daily calories.
| For each serving: |
if calories are between
0 and 50
50 and 100
100 and 150
150 and 200
200 and 250
250 and 300
300 and 350
350 and 400
400 and 450
450 and 500 |
then fat should be less than
2 grams
3 grams
4 grams
6 grams
7 grams
9 grams
11 grams
13 grams
15 grams
16 grams |
Cholesterol
Limit to 300 milligrams per day.
Sodium
Limit intake to 2400 milligrams per day.
Meats, Poultry & Seafood
5-7 ounces per day.
One serving is 2-3 ounces.
Less that 8.5 grams of fat, 4 grams of saturated fat and
80 milligrams of cholesterol per 3-ounce serving.
Deli Meats
Less than 3 grams of fat and 30 milligrams of sodium per 1-ounce serving.
Cheese
Less than 3 grams of fat and 300 milligrams of sodium per 1-ounce serving.
Frozen Foods
Less than 10 grams and 950 milligrams of sodium per entrée.
Milk
Skim, ½% or 1%
Breakfast Foods
Less than 5-8 grams of fat and 800 milligrams of sodium per serving.
Dessert Foods
Less than 3 grams of fat per serving.
Cereals
At least 3 grams of fiber per serving.
Less than 3 grams of fat and 6 grams of sugar per serving.
Canned Products
Less than 3 grams of fat and 550 milligrams of sodium per 1-cup.
Sauces
Less than 3 grams of fat and 500 milligrams of sodium per ½-cup.
Oils
Less than 2 grams of saturated fat per 1-tablespoon.
Salad Dressings & Spreads
Lite, reduced calorie or fat free.
Managing Diabetes
Disclaimer
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician and/ or other health care providers relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition. In no event will the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the information provided within this website.