Convert any nutrient amount into its %Daily Value using current FDA reference values for a 2,000-calorie diet — the same numbers used on nutrition labels.
Enter the amount in the same unit shown on the label (grams for fat/carbs/protein, milligrams for sodium/cholesterol/calcium/iron/potassium, micrograms for Vitamin D).
%Daily Value (%DV) is the number on nutrition labels that shows how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a total daily diet. It's based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet set by the FDA, so it gives you a quick way to compare foods without doing math yourself.
The formula is simple:
%DV = (Amount of Nutrient ÷ Reference Daily Value) × 100
| Nutrient | Reference Daily Value (RDV) |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 78 g |
| Saturated Fat | 20 g |
| Cholesterol | 300 mg |
| Sodium | 2,300 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 28 g |
| Added Sugars | 50 g |
| Protein | 50 g |
| Vitamin D | 20 mcg |
| Calcium | 1,300 mg |
| Iron | 18 mg |
| Potassium | 4,700 mg |
Keep in mind %DV is based on a general 2,000-calorie diet — your own needs may be higher or lower. Use our TDEE Calculator to find your actual daily calorie target, then adjust these percentages proportionally.
%DV is based on a generic 2,000-calorie diet — get numbers based on your actual goals.
Calculate Your Macros →The FDA guideline is that 5% DV or less is low and 20% DV or more is high for any given nutrient. Use "low" as your target for things like sodium and saturated fat, and "high" as your target for fiber, calcium, and Vitamin D.
No. Daily Values are based on a general 2,000-calorie reference diet for adults. If you eat significantly more or less than 2,000 calories, your actual nutrient needs will differ from the %DV shown on labels.
The FDA revised Daily Values (effective on the updated Nutrition Facts label) to reflect current nutrition science — for example, raising the sodium and fiber reference values and adding "Added Sugars" as its own line with a dedicated %DV.
No — it's a general reference point, not personalized. If you're tracking specific goals like weight loss or muscle gain, use our Macro Calculator for targets based on your actual calorie needs.