What percentage of daily value on a nutrition label is considered low?

• A. <1% DV
• B. 1-3% DV
• C. <5% DV
• D. 3-5% DV

Answer: (C)

Understanding daily values helps you see how a serving fits into your daily nutrient targets. When a nutrient is described as low, the amount in a serving is a small portion of what you should aim for in a day—about 5% of the daily value or less. So anything under 5% DV counts as low. For example, 3% DV of a vitamin or mineral would be considered low. By contrast, 20% DV or more is considered high. The idea is that low indicates a minor contribution to your daily needs, making it easy to choose foods with lighter amounts of that nutrient.