Label Part 3

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% Daily Value
This tells you the percentage of nutrients, vitamins and minerals a food provides based on a 2000 calorie reference diet. The goal is to reach 100% of your Daily Value throughout the day by consuming a variety of foods.

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Vitamins and Minerals
All food labels must list the % Daily Value for four key vitamins and minerals: vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and iron. If other vitamins or minerals have been added or if the product makes a claim about other vitamins or minerals, their % Daily Value must also be listed.