{"dataset":"US Nutrition Label Rules","version":"17.0.0","cfr_snapshot_date":"2026-02-12","source":"FDA 21 CFR 101.9 (Nutrition labeling of food)","url":"https://bettermenu.live/tools/label-formats/side-by-side/","md_url":"https://bettermenu.live/tools/label-formats/side-by-side.md","slug":"side-by-side","format_keys":["side_by_side"],"name":"Side by side","title":"Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts Label","answer":"A vertical panel that lists vitamin D and calcium on one line, and iron and potassium on the next. You may use it in place of the standard list.","rule":"optional","rule_summary":"Allowed on a single-column vertical panel","citations":[{"cite":"21 CFR 101.9(d)(8)","url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(d)(8)"},{"cite":"21 CFR 101.9(d)(11)(i)","url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(d)(11)(i)"},{"cite":"21 CFR 101.9(d)(11)(ii)","url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(d)(11)(ii)"}],"in_studio":false,"check":{"condition":"Allowed if a single-column vertical panel fits and no extra column is required.","questions":[{"id":"label-area","question":"How much of the package can carry printing?","options":[{"id":"under-12","label":"Under 12 sq in"},{"id":"12-40","label":"12 to 40 sq in"},{"id":"over-40","label":"Over 40 sq in"}]},{"id":"claims","question":"Does it make nutrition claims or show nutrition information anywhere?","options":[{"id":"yes","label":"Yes"},{"id":"no","label":"No"}]},{"id":"vertical-space","question":"How tall is the tallest open space for the panel?","options":[{"id":"yes","label":"Under about 3 in"},{"id":"no","label":"About 3 in or more"}]},{"id":"population","question":"Who is the food made for?","options":[{"id":"general","label":"Everyone 4 and older"},{"id":"infants","label":"Infants through 12 months"},{"id":"children","label":"Children 1 through 3"},{"id":"both","label":"Infants and children 1 through 3"},{"id":"pregnant","label":"Pregnant or lactating women"}]},{"id":"promoted-use","question":"Do you promote it for a use of twice or more, or half or less, its reference amount?","options":[{"id":"yes","label":"Yes"},{"id":"exempt","label":"Yes, but it is a bulk ingredient such as flour, a multipurpose food such as butter, or a multipurpose baking mix"},{"id":"no","label":"No"}]},{"id":"vertical-fits","question":"Does a vertical panel fit on any side?","options":[{"id":"yes","label":"Yes"},{"id":"no","label":"No"}]},{"id":"package-size","question":"How much does one package or one unit hold?","options":[{"id":"package-200-300","label":"Package: 200% to 300%, sold individually"},{"id":"unit-200-300","label":"One unit: 200% to 300%"},{"id":"150-200","label":"Package: over 150%, under 200%"},{"id":"popcorn","label":"Popcorn package: 200% to 300%"},{"id":"varied-weight","label":"Random weight, like cheese: 200% to 300%"},{"id":"raw-produce","label":"Raw fruit, vegetable or seafood: 200% to 300%"},{"id":"other","label":"Something else"}]},{"id":"tabular-fits","question":"Does a regular tabular panel fit on any side?","options":[{"id":"yes","label":"Yes"},{"id":"no","label":"No"}]}],"assumed":[{"question":"package-size","answer":"other","text":"not 150% to 300% of the reference amount"},{"question":"population","answer":"general","text":"for everyone 4 and older"},{"question":"promoted-use","answer":"no","text":"no promoted 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on vitamins and minerals is not adequate to accommodate the information required in paragraph (d)(9) of this section, the information required in paragraph (d)(9) may be moved to the right of the column required in paragraph (d)(7)(ii) of this section and set off by a line that distinguishes it and sets it apart from the percent Daily Value information.","excerpt":false},{"cite":"21 CFR 101.9(e)(4)","url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(e)(4)","text":"Nutrient information for vitamins and minerals (except sodium) shall be separated from information on other nutrients by a bar and shall be arrayed vertically in the following order: Vitamin D, calcium, iron, potassium as shown in paragraph (e)(5) of this section.","excerpt":false},{"cite":"21 CFR 101.9(e)(6)(i)","url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(e)(6)(i)","text":"Nutrient information for vitamins and minerals shall be separated from information on other nutrients by a bar and shall be arrayed vertically in the following order: Vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium as shown in the following sample labels.","excerpt":false}],"faq":[{"id":"side-by-side-order","question":"Which order do vitamins and minerals take side by side?","answer":"The rule says vitamin D and calcium should go on the first line, and iron and potassium on the second.","citations":["21 CFR 101.9(d)(8)"]},{"id":"side-by-side-footnote","question":"Can the footnote move to the right?","answer":"Yes, when the space below the vitamins and minerals is too small. It sits to the right of the %DV column, set off by a line.","citations":["21 CFR 101.9(d)(11)(i)"]},{"id":"side-by-side-columns","question":"Can a side-by-side panel have two columns?","answer":"No. Side by side is for a single-column vertical panel. On a label with extra columns, the rule says vitamins and minerals “shall be arrayed vertically”.","citations":["21 CFR 101.9(e)(4)","21 CFR 101.9(e)(6)(i)"]},{"id":"side-by-side-short","question":"Can a side-by-side panel shorten vitamin and potassium?","answer":"Yes. “Vit.” and “Potas.” are allowed on the side-by-side display on a package of any size. A package of 40 sq in or less may use every short name on FDA’s list.","citations":["21 CFR 101.9(j)(13)(ii)(B)"]}]}