Disney Nutrition Guideline Criteria

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The Nutrition Guidelines criteria were developed with the help of nutrition experts and
informed by best-in-class science-based resources.
The criteria assess food items and meals based on the following:

do they contribute to a nutritious die t ?

— fruit, vegetables, whole grain, low fat dairy or lean protein?

do they encourage kid - appropriate portions ?

— calorie criteria

do they limit “ nutrients to avoid ”?

— sodium, sugar, saturated fat, trans fat

approved food groups:

Fruits and vegetables – all.

Low-fat dairy – milk, yogurt, and cheese.

Whole grains – whole wheat pasta or bread, brown rice, quinoa, and oats.

Lean protein – lean meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts.

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 food complete mini main side
category meal meal dish dish

serving size Max per listed serving Max per listed serving Max per listed serving Max per listed serving

calories ≤ 600 cal ≤ 400 cal ≤ 350 cal ≤ 200 cal

fat ( g ) – – – –

≤ 1.1 g ≤ 1.1 g ≤ 1.1 g ≤ 1.1 g

sat fat ( g ) per 100 cal per 100 cal per 100 cal per 100 cal
(≤ 10% of cal) (≤ 10% of cal) (≤ 10% of cal) (≤ 10% of cal)

added 0g 0g 0g 0g
trans fat ( g )

≤ 2.5 g ≤ 2.5 g ≤ 2.5 g

≤ 2.5 g
per 100 cal per 100 cal per 100 cal
sugar ( g ) (≤ 10% of cal) (≤ 10% of cal) (≤ 10% of cal)
per 100 cal
(≤ 10% of cal)
Added sugar only Added sugar only Added sugar only

sodium ( mg ) ≤ 740 mg ≤ 600 mg ≤ 600 mg ≤ 300 mg

meals and meal components :

A Note on Cheese: If cheese is the only source of saturated fat in the meal AND compliant with the nutrition criteria for the cheese
category, then saturated fat will not be included in the calculations of the meal category saturated fat limit. If there are multiple sources of
saturated fat in the meal AND the meal contains 0.5 oz of cheese or more, then the meal may exceed saturated fat grams per serving by
no more than 3 grams per serving. Must meet all other requirements.
All Meals: Minimum portion size is conformance with governing food regulation. Dietary fiber recommended, in addition to natural flavors,
colors, and sweeteners.
Complete Meal: Must contain three or more 40-gram portions of food from approved food groups*.
Mini Meal: Mini Meals are multi-component meals with 2 or more approved food groups*.
Main Dishes: Must be in a form understood to be a breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Includes 2 or more approved food groups*. Side
dishes that are part of a meal kit consisting of products individually available must adhere to the Nutrition Guidelines for each product.
Side Dishes: Includes 1 or more approved food groups*, excluding lean protein. Meal kits consisting
of products individually available must adhere to the Nutrition Guidelines for each product.
 food shaped and pre - made sausages and cooked , cured , raw and
category nuggets / meatballs hot dogs and sliced cooked

serving size Max per listed serving Max per 1 oz serving Max per 1 oz serving Max per listed serving

≤ 80 cal ≤ 80 cal ≤ 250 cal

calories ≤ 250 cal
per oz per oz per oz

≤ 15% fat ≤ 15% fat

fat ( g ) – –
by weight by weight

≤ 1.1 g
sat fat ( g ) per 100 cal ≤ 1.5 g – –
(≤ 10% of cal)

added 0g 0g 0g 0g
trans fat ( g )

≤ 2.5 g
sugar ( g ) per 100 cal – – –
(≤ 10% of cal)

sodium ( mg ) ≤ 480 mg ≤ 200 mg max ≤ 350 mg max ≤ 350 mg

meats , poultry , fish , and soy :

All Meats: Clean ingredient statement, natural flavors, and colors preferred. Vegetable proteins
(e.g. soy) are acceptable to reduce fat content per government guidelines.
Shaped and Pre-made Nuggets / Meatballs: Lean meat only.
Sausages and Hot Dogs: Lean meat preferred.
Cooked, Cured and Sliced: Lean meat only.
Raw and Cooked: Fresh or prepared (e.g. seasoned); 85% meat or leaner.
 food breakfast sandwich soups and
category cereals bread sauces cheese

serving size Max per 28 g serving 2 slices Max per listed serving Per listed serving

calories ≤ 130 cal ≤ 150 cal ≤ 200 cal ≤ 110 cal

fat ( g ) – – – –

≤ 1.1 g ≤ 1.1 g ≤ 1.1 g

sat fat ( g ) per 100 cal per 100 cal per 100 cal –
(≤ 10% of cal) (≤ 10% of cal) (≤ 10% of cal)

added 0g 0g 0g 0g
trans fat ( g )

Tomato based: ≤ 12 g;
sugar ( g ) < 10 g ≤5g ≤3g
Non-tomato based: ≤ 6 g

sodium ( mg ) ≤ 200 g ≤ 240 mg ≤ 480 mg ≤ 200 mg

grains , sandwich bread , and soups :

Breakfast Cereal: Whole grain recommended. Unsweetened dried fruit inclusion is encouraged.
Sugars coming from the fruit are excluded from the total sugar requirement. On-package where
possible recommend that cereal be served with fat free or low fat milk and fruit.
Sandwich Bread: First ingredient must be whole grain. Target 1-6 grams of fiber.
Soups and Sauces: Applies to all soups and meal sauces. Vegetable-based sauce, whole grain
starch, and fiber recommended in addition to natural flavors, colors, and sweeteners.

dairy - based products :

Cheese: Applies to real cheese only; not cheese sauce or cheese-flavored snacks. Cheese should be
portion-controlled. Recommend light or reduced fat, in addition to natural flavors and colors.

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 food milk / soy fruit / water - based
category yogurt / yogurt drinks beverages vegetable juice beverages

Max per serving /

serving size < 4 oz 4 - 5.9 oz ≥ 6 oz Max 8 oz Max 8 oz
container

≤ 30 cal
calories ≤ 120 cal ≤ 170 cal ≤ 150 cal ≤ 140 cal ≤ 20 cal
per oz

fat ( g ) – – – ≤ 1% milk fat – –

sat fat ( g ) 1g 1.5 g 2g ≤2g 0g 0g

added 0g 0g 0g 0g 0g 0g
trans fat ( g )

≤4g ≤ 3 g per oz No
sugar ( g ) ≤ 15 g ≤ 23 g ≤5g
per oz (≤ 24 g max) added sugar

No
sodium ( mg ) – – – – –
added sodium

dairy - based products :

Yogurt / Yogurt Drinks: 1% milk or fat-free, milk-based

products preferred. Containers between 4-6 oz will be calculated proportionally from the 6 oz guideline. Dairy
desserts are considered treats. Natural flavors, colors, and sweeteners are recommended.

beverages :

All Beverages: No added caffeine or stimulants.

Milk / Soy Beverages: 1% milk or fat-free milk-based products only. Powdered flavorings evaluated as
prepared. Preparation directions on packages must provide direction only with 1% or fat-free milk.
Fruit / Vegetable Juice: 100% juice or pure juice diluted with water only. Carbonation is allowed. No added sugar or sweeteners. Added
sugar is only allowed for cranberry juice, up to 5 grams per serving. Portion-controlled recommended. High juice content preferred.
Water-based Beverages: Carbonation is allowed. Powdered / sugar flavorings evaluated as prepared. Tea and coffee for brewing
is allowed. All concepts must be pre-approved by your regional compliance lead. Ready-to-drink tea and coffee is not permitted.
 food nuts and
category snacks seeds granola bars

serving size Max per listed serving Max per listed serving Max per listed serving Max per listed serving

calories ≤ 150 cal ≤ 170 cal ≤ 150 cal 151-190 cal

fat ( g ) – – – –

≤ 1.1 g per 100 cal ≤ 1.1 g per 100 cal ≤ 1.1 g per 100 cal
sat fat ( g ) –
(≤ 10% of cal) (≤ 10% of cal) (≤ 10% of cal)

added 0g 0g 0g 0g
trans fat ( g )

≤ 2.5 g per 100 cal

≤ 6.25 g per 100 cal
sugar ( g ) (≤ 10% of cal) ≤ 10 g ≤ 12 g
(≤ 25% of cal)
Added sugar only

sodium ( mg ) ≤ 220 mg ≤ 220 mg 220 mg 220 mg

snacks :

Treats: Not Permitted. Year-round desserts and confectionery products, such as brownies, baking decorations,
frosting, cake, candy, chocolate, custard, dessert pudding, doughnut, gelatin, ice cream, sugar and
sweets hard candy, sweet roll, and treat cookies are considered treats and are not permitted.
Snacks: Chips are allowed if total fat is lower than 35% of calories. Dried fruit without added sugar is allowed to exceed the
total sugar value. Dried fruits that contain added sugars must meet the snacks criteria with the exception of dried cranberries,
blueberries, and cherries. These three dried fruits can have up to 14 g total sugar per 1/4 cup serving. Calorie cap stands at
150 cal per serving. Recommended whole grains, vegetable or fruit ingredients, and natural flavors, colors, and sweeteners.
Nuts and Seeds: Nuts with dried fruit may use dried fruit sugar limits (see Snacks category). Trail mix or
blends with chocolate, yogurt, or other non-fruit or non-nut add-ins are considered snacks. Nut butters are
considered condiments. Recommend plain or lightly salted options and portion-controlled amounts.
Granola Bars: Must have whole grain in the ingredient statement. The first ingredient CANNOT be
sugar. Meal replacement bars are not permitted. Natural flavors and colors recommended.

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