What is calorie labelling on menus?
Calorie labelling is a rule that restaurants show calories on their menus. In Ontario, chains with 20 or more locations must post calories, including on online menus and apps used to order.
Quick facts
| Ontario law | Healthy Menu Choices Act, in force since January 1, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Who must label | Food service chains with 20+ Ontario locations |
| Where | Menus, menu boards, labels, online menus and ordering apps |
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What does it mean?
The rule covers calories only. Protein, carbs and fat are not required on the menu, though chains publish them in their guides.
Smaller restaurants and independents usually aren't covered.
How does it show up when you order food?
This is why big chains show calories on delivery apps in Ontario. For the rest of the nutrition, you need the chain's guide or a tool that reads it.