What is the FDA Daily Value for Saturated Fat?

The FDA Daily Value for Saturated Fat is 20 g for adults and children 4 years and older, per 21 CFR 101.9. On a Nutrition Facts label, a serving's %DV for saturated fat is its amount divided by 20 g, times 100.

Saturated Fat — FDA Daily Value

The FDA Daily Value for Saturated Fat is 20 g for adults and children 4 or more years of age — a Daily Reference Value (DRV) scaled to a 2,000-calorie diet. It changes by population group; see the exact numbers below.

Population group

Daily Value

5% DV

20% DV

Adults & children 4+

20 g

1 g

4 g

Children 1–3 years

10 g

0.5 g

2 g

Pregnant & lactating

20 g

1 g

4 g

Infants 0–12 months

Not applicable for this group

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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.

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A serving with 6 g of saturated fat provides 6 ÷ 20 × 100 = 30% DV (High).

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For informational purposes only; verify against § 101.9(c)(9). · US Nutrition Label Rules v1.3.0 · CFR snapshot 2026-02-12