Nutrient percentages from Nutrition Facts help us understand if the food is rich or poor in nutrients. FDA defines nutrient amounts used as 100% of Daily Value on a food label:
| Nutrient | Daily Value | Daily Value
before 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | ||
| Total fat | 78 g↑ | 65 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 275 g↓ | 300 g |
| Protein | 50 g | 50 g |
| Common Nutrients | ||
| Saturated fat | 20 g | 20 g |
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 300 mg |
| Sodium | 2300 mg↓ | 2400 mg |
| Dietary fiber | 28 g↑ | 25 g |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 3000 IU (900 mcg)↓ | 5000 IU (1500 mcg) |
| Vitamin C | 90 mg↑ | 60 mg |
| Vitamin D | 800 IU (20 mcg)↑ | 400 IU (10 mcg) |
| Vitamin E | 22.4 IU (15 mg)↓ | 30 IU (20 mg) |
| Vitamin K | 120 mcg↑ | 80 mcg |
| Thiamin | 1.2 mg↓ | 1.5 mg |
| Riboflavin | 1.3 mg↓ | 1.7 mg |
| Niacin | 16 mg NE↓ | 20 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7 mg↓ | 2 mg |
| Biotin | 30 mcg↓ | 300 mcg |
| Folate | 400 mcg | 400 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.4 mcg↓ | 6 mcg |
| Pantothenic Acid | 5 mg↓ | 10 mg |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 1300 mg↑ | 1000 mg |
| Iron | 18 mg | 18 mg |
| Potassium | 4700 mg↑ | 3500 mg |
| Phosphorus | 1250 mg↑ | 1000 mg |
| Iodine | 150 mcg | 150 mcg |
| Magnesium | 420 mg↑ | 400 mg |
| Zinc | 11 mg↓ | 15 mg |
| Selenium | 55 mcg↓ | 70 mcg |
| Copper | 0.9 mg↓ | 2 mg |
| Manganese | 2.3 mg↑ | 2 mg |
| Chromium | 35 mcg↓ | 120 mcg |
| Molybdenum | 45 mcg↓ | 75 mcg |
| Other Nutrients | ||
| Added Sugars | 50 g | - |
| Choline | 550 mg | - |
| Chloride | 2300 mg | - |
| Folic Acid | 400 mcg DFE | - |