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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