All DVs, except for omega-3 fatty acids, based upon the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration’s Reference Values for Nutrition Labeling. DVs
based on 2000 calories per day.
- As there is currently no DV set by the FDA for omega-3 fatty
acids, we adopted the standards set forth in a 1999 workshop
Why Nutrient-Richness Can Help You Lose Weight
Nutrient DV
Biotin (mcg) 300
Calcium (mg) 1000
Carbohydrates (mg) 300
Chromium (mcg) 120
Copper (mcg) 2000
Fat – total (g) 65
Fiber (g) 25
Folate (mcg) 400
Iodine (mcg) 150
Iron (mg) 18
Magnesium (mg) 400
Manganese (mg) 2.0
Molybdenum (mcg) 75
Vitamin B3-Niacin (mg NE) 20
Omega-3 fatty acids* (g) 2.5
Pantothenic Acid (mg) 10
Phosphorous (mg) 1000
Potassium (g) 3.5
Protein (g) 50
Vitamin B2-Riboflavin (mg) 1.7
Selenium (mcg) 70
Vitamin B1-Thiamin (mg) 1.5
Vitamin A (IU) 5000
Vitamin B12 (mcg) 6
Vitamin B6 (mg) 2
Vitamin C (mg) 60
Vitamin D (IU) 400
Vitamin E (IU) 30
Vitamin K (mcg) 80
Zinc (mg) 15
