Regulatory Compliance

SFDA Calorie Requirements for Restaurants in Saudi Arabia

Your complete guide to the Saudi Food and Drug Authority's (SFDA) calorie-disclosure requirements, and how to reach full compliance using our tools.

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What Do SFDA's Calorie-Disclosure Requirements Cover?

As part of Saudi Vision 2030 and ongoing public-health initiatives, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) issued mandatory requirements obligating restaurants and food establishments to display calorie counts for every dish on their menus. These requirements cover:

Displaying the calorie value for every dish clearly and legibly on the menu.

Applying the requirement equally to printed, digital, and online menus.

Matching the reference serving size used in the calculation to what is actually served.

Basing values on documented, credible sources (accredited labs or recognized nutrition databases).

Updating values whenever a recipe or ingredient changes.

Important: Failing to comply with SFDA requirements can expose a business to official fines and penalties. Check the SFDA's official website for the latest regulatory updates.

Who Do These Requirements Apply To?

SFDA's requirements apply broadly across the food sector:

Restaurants of every type

Cafés and juice bars

Fast food outlets

Catering services

Cloud kitchens

School and corporate cafeterias

A Step-by-Step Path to Compliance

Reach full compliance with SFDA requirements by following these practical steps:

Calculate Calorie Values for Every Dish

Start with the restaurant calorie calculator to calculate accurate, documented energy and nutrition values for every dish on your menu.

Generate Nutrition Facts Labels

Turn the results into official nutrition facts labels for each dish, covering every element SFDA requires.

Roll the Data into Your Menu

Add calorie counts to your printed and digital menus. Use an SFDA-compliant digital menu to show them automatically.

Let Customers Check via QR

Publishing a QR menu in your restaurant lets customers see calories instantly from their phones before ordering.

Update Values Whenever Recipes Change

Every time you change an ingredient, recalculate immediately and update the nutrition facts label to keep it accurate.

Frequently Asked Questions About Calorie Requirements

Do SFDA requirements apply to small restaurants too?

Yes — the requirements cover every food establishment regardless of size. Small restaurants must comply just as much as large chains.

What happens if I don't display calories?

The business can face official fines and follow-up from regulators. Full compliance is strongly recommended to avoid legal consequences.

Do I need to show calories for both dine-in and delivery?

Yes — the requirements apply to every ordering channel, including online ordering, delivery, and mobile apps.

How accurate do the nutrition values need to be?

SFDA accepts calculations from credible nutrition databases, as long as they reflect the actual ingredients used in the recipe.

Compliance Doesn't Have to Be Complicated

Calorie Curators gives you every tool you need to reach full SFDA compliance without the hassle: from the calorie calculator to the nutrition facts label generator, through to a compliant digital menu.

Whether you run a single restaurant or an entire chain, you can manage every calorie value on your menu from one place and stay compliant on an ongoing basis. Learn more in calculating calories for a full restaurant menu.

Restaurant Calorie Calculator

The tool you need to comply with SFDA requirements

Nutrition Facts Label Generator

Create a label that meets SFDA requirements

SFDA-Compliant Digital Menu

A digital menu that displays calories the required way

QR Menu for Restaurants

Show calories to customers via a QR code

Menu Calorie Calculation

A complete guide to calculating calories for a full menu

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