The most important ones to look at are total fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt – these are the “big four” that can affect our weight and blood pressure, contributing to our risk of coronary heart disease and stroke.
The most important ones to look at are total fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt – these are the “big four” that can affect our weight and blood pressure, contributing to our risk of coronary heart disease and stroke. But you can also compare other nutrients to make healthier choices, including the proportion of unsaturated fats (the healthier kind of fats) and fibre.