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A Food Labeling Guide
Food Labeling CFR References
Reference Values for Nutrition Labeling
(Based on a 2000 Calorie Intake; for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age)
NUTRIENT | UNIT OF MEASURE | DAILY VALUES |
---|---|---|
Total Fat | grams (g) | 65 |
Saturated fatty acids | grams (g) | 20 |
Cholesterol | milligrams (mg) | 300 |
Sodium | milligrams (mg) | 2400 |
Potassium | milligrams (mg) | 3500 |
Total carbohydrate | grams (g) | 300 |
Fiber | grams (g) | 25 |
Protein | grams (g) | 50 |
Vitamin A | International Unit (IU) | 5000 |
Vitamin C | milligrams (mg) | 60 |
Calcium | milligrams (mg) | 1000 |
Iron | milligrams (mg) | 18 |
Vitamin D | International Unit (IU) | 400 |
Vitamin E | International Unit (IU) | 30 |
Vitamin K | micrograms (µg) | 80 |
Thiamin | milligrams (mg) | 1.5 |
Riboflavin | milligrams (mg) | 1.7 |
Niacin | milligrams (mg) | 20 |
Vitamin B6 | milligrams (mg) | 2.0 |
Folate | micrograms (µg) | 400 |
Vitamin B12 | micrograms (µg) | 6.0 |
Biotin | micrograms (µg) | 300 |
Pantothenic acid | milligrams (mg) | 10 |
Phosphorus | milligrams (mg) | 1000 |
Iodine | micrograms (µg) | 150 |
Magnesium | milligrams (mg) | 400 |
Zinc | milligrams (mg) | 15 |
Selenium | micrograms (µg) | 70 |
Copper | milligrams (mg) | 2.0 |
Manganese | milligrams (mg) | 2.0 |
Chromium | micrograms (µg) | 120 |
Molybdenum | micrograms (µg) | 75 |
Chloride | milligrams (mg) | 3400 |
REV. Jan 30, 1998
Nutrients in this table are listed in the order in which they are required to appear on a label in accordance with 101.9(c)
This list includes only those nutrients for which a Daily Reference Value (DRV) has been established in 101.9(c)(9) or a Reference Daily Intake (RDI) in in 101.9(c)(8)(iv).
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