What Does 100 Daily Value Mean? Decoding the Nutrition Facts Label
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According to the FDA, the Percent Daily Value (%DV) on a Nutrition Facts label indicates how much a nutrient in a single serving contributes to a 2,000-calorie daily diet. The seemingly straightforward figure of 100 Daily Value is not a universally applicable target, but a vital benchmark for making informed and healthy food choices.
