On U.S. Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts labels, Daily Value provides a reference amount for placing a nutrient in daily-intake context. Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts labels to put a nutrient amount in daily-intake context. Percent Daily Value expresses how much one labeled serving contributes relative to that reference. It is a population-level labeling tool rather than an individualized nutrition prescription. Reading the actual nutrient amount together with %DV is especially useful when comparing products with different serving sizes or levels of fortification.
Five registered dietitians agree: Taco Bell's Grilled Cheese Burrito with Steak is loaded with saturated fat and sodium. Here's what they suggest ordering instead.
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