Nutrient |
Percent Daily Value* (amount) |
Importance |
| Calories |
10% (190 calories) |
Energy! |
| Protein |
13% (8g) |
Needed to repair body tissues and develop new ones, to maintain
fluid levels and to make antibodies which ward off disease and
infection. |
| Fiber |
8% (2g) |
Fiber reduces the risk of some types of cancer, helps control
blood sugar levels and may help reduce the level of cholesterol
in your blood. |
Total fat
unsaturated fat
saturated fat |
24% (16g)
29% (13g)
13% (3g) |
Most concentrated source of energy in the diet. Carries fat
soluble vitamins such as A, D and E and helps maintain healthy
skin. |
| Vitamin E |
22% (2mg) |
Vital antioxidant which protects Vitamin A and body's cells
and tissues from damage. Important for the immune system. May
aid in the prevention of tumor growth. |
| Niacin |
24% (4mg) |
Important in the release of energy from the food we eat and
the maintenance of healthy skin, the nervous system and the digestive
tract. |
| Folate |
7.5% (30mcg) |
Important for the development of new cells, particularly during
growth and pregnancy. |
| Vitamin B6 |
8% (0.15mg) |
Makes and breaks down proteins and makes red blood cells used
to transport oxygen in the body. |
| Thiamin |
3% (0.04mg) |
Needed to ensure normal functioning of the nervous system,
appetite and digestion. |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
2% (0.04mg) |
Releases energy from the food we eat, helps skin stay healthy
and assists in the normal functioning of the eyes. |
| Magnesium |
15% (52mg) |
Important in the building of bones and teeth, creation of protein,
transmission of nerve impulses and maintenance of body temperature. |
| Phosphorus |
13% (104mg) |
Component of all soft tissues. Fundamental to growth and maintenance
of bones and teeth. |
| Copper |
9% (0.17mg) |
Important to the formation of hemoglobin, health of bones,
blood vessels and nerves. |
| Potassium |
7% (244mg) |
Needed to ensure the body's water balance and create protein.
Helps release energy from nutrients. Aids in nerve impulse transmission. |
| Iron |
6% (0.62mg) |
Aids in the transport and distribution of oxygen in the body's
cells. |
| Zinc |
6% (0.91mg) |
Aids in the formation of protein, wound healing, blood formation,
taste perception, appetite, and night vision. |
| Calcium |
2% (13mg) |
Needed for the development and maintenance of healthy bones
and teeth. |
* based on 2,000 calories |
