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Food label fat guidelines When looking for low-fat foods, check the food label for the amount of fat per serving and compare it to the guidelines listed below for the maximum amount of fat per serving .
Food choices Grams of fat per serving Dinner entree 10 grams of fat Soup 5 grams Luncheon meats 3 grams Potato, rice, pasta, vegetable 2 grams per ounce Cheese 2-6 grams per ounce Yogurt 3 grams Crackers 3 grams Frozen desserts 3 grams Quick breads 5 grams/serving Cake 2-5 grams/serving Cookies 3 grams/serving
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Source: Allina Patient Education, Helping Your Heart , fourth edition, cvs-ahc-90648
First published: 10/04/2002
Reviewed by: Allina Patient Education experts
