Daily Value and Percent Daily Value: Changes on the New Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels
The Nutrition and Supplement Facts labels on packaged foods and dietary supplements have been updated to make it easier for you to make informed choices. Read on to find out what’s new with the Daily Value and % Daily Value. For a complete list of the Daily Values for all nutrients, check out the Reference Guide below.
Daily Value Updates May Affect % Daily Value
The DVs for many nutrients have been updated based on new
nutrition research. So, the %DV may be different on some of your favorite
products or supplements. As a result,
you may need to consume more or less of a certain food,
beverage or dietary supplement in order to meet the DVs or the recommended amounts.
Which Nutrients Are Required to Be Listed on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels?
The Nutrition Facts label must list total fat, saturated
fat, trans fat, cholesterol,
sodium, total carbohydrate, dietary
fiber, total sugars, added sugars, protein, and certain vitamins and minerals. While the actual amount and %DV
of vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium must be listed, other vitamins and minerals may be listed voluntarily
by the manufacturer. However, they
are required to list any vitamins and minerals that are added to the food or if
a statement is made on the package labeling
about their health
effects or the amount contained in the food (for example,
"high" or "low").
Similarly, the Supplement Facts label is required to list the same nutrients
as the Nutrition Facts label when any of these nutrients are
found in the supplement in an amount considered to be greater than zero.
for Nutrients
Here is a handy reference
guide for all the Daily Values that have been updated on the new Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts labels. Continue
reading to find out which
Daily Values have increased, decreased, stayed the same, and are newly developed.
g = grams
mg = milligrams mcg = micrograms
mg NE = milligrams of niacin equivalents
mcg DFE = micrograms of dietary folate equivalents mcg RAE = micrograms of retinol activity
equivalents IU = international units
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