Percent Daily Value Calculator

Calculate Percent Daily Value



Formula

To calculate the Percent Daily Value (PDV):

\[ PDV = \left( \frac{TC}{DV} \right) \times 100 \]

Where:

What is Percent Daily Value?

A percent daily value, or %DV for short, is a term used to describe the ratio, in terms of a percent, of the total amount of a nutrient someone has consumed with respect to the recommended daily amount.

Recommended Daily Nutrient Values

Nutrient Daily Amount
Carbohydrates 275g
Fat 78g
Protein 50g
Sodium 2300mg
Sugars 50g
Vitamin C 90mg
Vitamin D 20mcg
Vitamin B6 1.7mg
Zinc 11mg

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ PDV = \left( \frac{20}{50} \right) \times 100 = 40 \% \]

The Percent Daily Value is 40%.