Daily Values have been established by the Food
and Drug Administration as references to help
consumers use information on food labels to plan a
healthy overall diet. The Daily Values provide a
reliable guide for most people. It is helpful to know
that a 2,000-calorie level is about right for
moderately active women, teenage girls, and
sedentary men, and 2,500 calories is the target level
for many men, teenage boys, and active women.
Many older adults, children, and sedentary women
need fewer than 2,000 calories a day and may want
to select target levels based on 1,600 calories a day.
Some active men and teenage boys and very active
women may want to select target levels based on
2,800 calories per day. The Daily Values for
sodium and cholesterol are the same for everyone,
regardless of total calories consumed, so you do not
have to make adjustments based on your caloric
needs.

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Nutrient Calories 2,000 2,500
Total fat* Less than 65 g 80 g
Saturated fat† Less than 20 g 25 g
Cholesterol Less than 300 mg 300 mg
Sodium Less than 2,400 mg 2,400 mg
Total carbohydrate 300 g 375 g
Dietary fiber 25 g 30 g
Potassium 3,500 mg 3,500 mg
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* Total fat values are based on 30 percent of calories.
† Saturated fat values are based on 10 percent of calories.