Daily Value (DV)

Daily Value (DV) is a guide on food labels that shows how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to your daily diet. It helps you understand if a food is high or low in a specific nutrient based on a daily intake of 2,000 calories, which is a general guideline for an average adult. For example, a food with 20% DV of calcium means it provides 20% of the calcium you should aim to consume each day. This aids in making informed dietary choices and managing overall nutrient intake effectively.