How to Find Nutrition Facts on Restaurant Food

As society becomes more aware of the nutritional value of restaurant foods, more and more people are seeking out official nutritional facts. This chart appears on every food item in the grocery store, and many restaurants provide this information to patrons to help them make the best decisions for their health.

• Visit the websites for each restaurant. If the restaurant is an established chain, you will more than likely find this information easily online.


• Write to the restaurant's customer service department. If you can't find the nutritional information online, email or call them directly to get further information. They may be able to mail you a copy of their nutrition facts.


• Search for niche sites that help dieters understand how restaurant foods work on specific diets. For example, you can find websites that convert the nutritional content of restaurant foods into Weight Watchers points. These niche sites can save you a lot of time and make your food selections easier.


• Visit restaurants in person and ask the manager on duty for nutrition information. Many chains keep packets of nutrition info on hand for curious customers.


• Ask restaurant owners directly for information. Even if you frequent small town diners, you can ask them about their ingredients to get a better idea on what goes into every dish. The restaurant owner may be willing to work with you to create a makeshift chart of nutrition facts. If the owner provides you with an ingredients list, you can use calorie counters to determine the fat and calorie content of diner meals.