Molybdenum — FDA Daily Value
The FDA Daily Value for Molybdenum is 45 mcg for adults and children 4 or more years of age — a Reference Daily Intake (RDI), a fixed target not tied to calories. It changes by population group; see the exact numbers below.
Population group
Daily Value
5% DV
20% DV
Adults & children 4+
45 mcg
2.25 mcg
9 mcg
Children 1–3 years
17 mcg
0.85 mcg
3.4 mcg
Pregnant & lactating
50 mcg
2.5 mcg
10 mcg
Infants 0–12 months
3 mcg
0.15 mcg
0.6 mcg
Source: the FDA Daily Values in 21 CFR 101.9 and the FDA's Nutrition Facts label guidance. Cross-check nutrient amounts against USDA FoodData Central.
Example
A serving with 14 mcg of molybdenum provides 14 ÷ 45 × 100 = 30% DV (High).
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For informational purposes only; verify against § 101.9(c)(8)(iv). · US Nutrition Label Rules v1.3.0 · CFR snapshot 2026-02-12