Crusts & Dough: Nutrition Facts and Calories

Crusts & Dough includes a variety of products used as bases for meals and desserts, such as pie crusts, pizza dough, pastry dough, and wrappers for spring rolls or dumplings. When choosing products from this category, checking the Nutrition Facts label and ingredient list can help you make informed decisions. Pay attention to sodium content. The FDA recommends a Daily Value of 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day. Some crusts and doughs can contribute significantly to this amount. For added sugars, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) suggests limiting intake, noting that no amount is recommended, and at most 10 grams per meal. Sweet crusts or dessert doughs might contain more. Saturated fat is another nutrient to consider, especially in pastry doughs; the DGA advises keeping saturated fat intake to under 10% of daily calories. Look for products made with whole grains, such as "whole wheat flour" listed as a primary ingredient. Whole grains provide dietary fiber, which is an important part of a healthy eating pattern. All values are shown per 100 g so products can be compared.

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