| DVs used by the FDA for the following macronutrients are Daily Reference Values (DRV) | ||
| The following table lists the DVs based on a calorific intake of 2,000 cal, for adults and children four or more years of age. | ||
| 65 g | ||
| Saturated Fatty Acids | 20 g | |
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | |
| Sodium | 2400 mg | |
| Potassium | 3500 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25 g | |
| Protein | 50 g
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For vitamins and minerals, the RDIs are given in the following table, along with the more recent RDAs of the Dietary Reference Intakes (maximized over sex and age groups) | ||
Nutrient
| RDI | Highest RDA of DRI |
| Vitamin A | 900 μg | 900 μg |
| Vitamin C | 60 mg | 90 mg |
| Calcium | 1000 mg | 1300 mg |
| Iron | 18 mg | 18 mg |
| Vitamin D | 400 IU (10 μg) | 600 IU |
| Vitamin E | 30 IU | 15 mg (33 IU of synthetic) |
| Vitamin K | 80 μg | 120 μg |
| Thiamin | 1.5 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Riboflavin | 1.7 mg | 1.3 mg |
| Niacin | 20 mg | 16 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg | 1.7 mg |
| Folate | 400 μg | 400 μg |
| Vitamin B12 | 6 μg | 2.4 μg |
| Biotin | 300 μg | 30 μg |
| Pantothenic acid | 10 mg | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 1000 mg | 1250 mg |
| Iodine | 150 μg | 150 μg |
| Magnesium | 400 mg | 420 mg |
| Zinc | 15 mg | 11 mg |
| Selenium | 70 μg | 55 μg |
| Copper | 2 mg | 900 μg |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 2.3 mg |
| Chromium | 120 μg | 35 μg |
| Molybdenum | 75 μg | 45 μg |
| Chloride | 3400 mg | 2300 mg
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| EAR: Estimated Average Requirements; RDA: Recommended Dietary Allowances; AI: Adequate Intake; UL: Tolerable upper intake levels. | ||
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