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
saturated
|
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 (B1) |
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
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