1. What Is Percent Daily Value?

Percent Daily Value (% DV) is a nutritional reference value that shows how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. It helps consumers understand the nutrient content of foods in the context of a total daily diet.

2. How Does The Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Percent Daily Value formula:

Where:

• \( \text{Nutrient amount} \) — Amount of nutrient in the food (mg)
• \( \text{Daily value} \) — Recommended daily intake of the nutrient (mg)

Explanation: The formula calculates the percentage of the daily recommended amount that a serving of food provides for a specific nutrient.

3. Importance Of Percent Daily Value

Details: % DV helps consumers make informed food choices, compare nutritional content between products, and maintain a balanced diet by understanding how individual foods contribute to overall nutrient intake.

4. Using The Calculator

Tips: Enter the nutrient amount in milligrams and the daily value in milligrams. Both values must be positive numbers. The calculator will compute the percentage of daily value.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What does 5% DV or less mean?
A: 5% DV or less is considered low for a nutrient, while 20% DV or more is considered high.

Q2: Are daily values the same for everyone?
A: No, daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet and may vary based on age, gender, and activity level.

Q3: How should I use % DV when shopping?
A: Use % DV to choose foods higher in nutrients you want more of (like fiber) and lower in nutrients you want less of (like sodium).

Q4: What are the daily values for common nutrients?
A: Common daily values include: Total Fat - 78g, Sodium - 2,300mg, Carbohydrate - 275g, Protein - 50g.

Q5: Can % DV be more than 100%?
A: Yes, if a food contains more than the daily recommended amount of a nutrient, the % DV can exceed 100%.