Lia Tabackman. Our stories are reviewed by medical professionals to ensure you get the most accurate and useful information about your health and wellness. For more information, visit our medical review board. Daily value is how much of a nutrient you should consume each day based on a 2, calorie diet. You will need to calculate your own daily value if you do not eat 2, calories a day.
Daily value determines which foods are higher in healthy nutrients and lower in less healthy ones. Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice. Lia Tabackman is a freelance journalist covering health and science topics for Insider. She can be found on Twitter LiaTabackman. Additional comments. High in saturates: more than 5g of saturates per g Low in saturates: 1. High in sugars: more than High in salt: more than 1. So, for example, if you're trying to cut down on sugar, you should eat fewer foods that have more than If you want to eat less saturated fats, it's best to choose fewer foods that have more than 5g of saturates per g.
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All in all, it means that Daily Values are useful for helping you understand the nutritional level of a specific product. Not simply avoiding deficiencies, but promoting optimal health. We are on a mission to make nutrition easier than ever! This post is solely for informational purposes. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for medical advice. Before undertaking any course of treatment or dietary changes, you should seek the advice of your physician or other health care provider.
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