Label Reading - How to Use % Daily Value

Learn how to use Percent Daily Value (% DV) on food labels.

 Percent Daily Value is a tool to help you find healthier foods for you and your family.

Use % DV to find out if a food has a little or a lot of a specific nutrient.

• 5% DV or less means a little

• 15% DV or more means a lot

Nutrients you want less of

• Saturated fat
• Trans fat
• sodium

Nutrients you want more of

• Fibre
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Calcium
• Iron

 Happy Label Reading!

Shannon RD
Registered Dietitian