EDIT MAIN
All competitive foods must meet each of the following nutrient limits:
Calories
- Max 200 calories for snacks and sides
- Max 350 calories for entrees (outside the school lunch program)
Sugar
- Max 35% sugar by weight (some fruit exceptions)
Sodium
- Max 230mg sodium for snacks (200mg after July 1, 2016)
Fat
- Fat: Max 35% calories from fat (as packaged or served; some exceptions for reduced fat cheese and nuts apply)
- Sat fat: Max 10% calories from fat (as packaged or served; some exceptions for reduced fat cheese and nuts apply)
- Trans fat – 0g as served
Beverage Rules
All grade levels may sell:
Water or carbonated water; unflavored low-fat milk; flavored or unflavored fat-free milk and soy alternatives; and 100% fruit or vegetable juice. Size limits: 8 oz for elementary schools & 12 oz for middle and high schools.
High schools may also sell lower calorie flavored and/or carbonated beverages that meet the following rules:
- 5 calories per 8 fl oz, or 10 calories per 20 fl oz; and
- 40 calories per 8 fl oz, or 60 calories per 12 fl oz.
Examples Include:
- Any Fruit or Vegetable
- Whole Grain Cookies, Crackers or Chips
- Low Sugar Fruit Snacks
- Most Fat Free or Low Fat must meet requirements