Vitamin Daily Value Calculator

Calculate what percentage of your daily vitamin requirement a food provides based on its content and the daily value.

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% Daily Value

33.3 %

Remaining to Meet DV60.0
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How to Calculate Vitamin Daily Value

Formula

% DV = (Amount in Serving / Daily Value) x 100

Labeling Rules

  • 5% DV or less is considered LOW
  • 20% DV or more is considered HIGH

    • Key Daily Values (Adults)

  • Vitamin C: 90 mg
  • Vitamin D: 20 mcg
  • Vitamin A: 900 mcg
  • Vitamin B12: 2.4 mcg

    • Example Calculation

    An orange provides 30 mg of Vitamin C.

    1. 01% DV: (30 / 90) x 100 = 33.3%.
    2. 02Remaining: 90 - 30 = 60 mg to meet daily value.
    3. 03One orange provides about a third of daily Vitamin C.

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