Trans Fat — FDA Daily Value

Trans Fat has no established FDA Daily Value — it's declared on the label under § 101.9(c)(2)(ii), but never carries a %DV.

Population group
Daily Value
Low (5% of DV)
High (20% of DV)
Adults & children 4+
No DV
Children 1–3 years
No DV
Pregnant & lactating
No DV
Infants 0–12 months
Not applicable for this group

Trans Fat rounding rules

Amount

Amount rounding rules for this nutrient, with the paragraph of 21 CFR 101.9 that sets them
Amount rangeRounding rule
0 to <0.5declared as 0g
0.5 to 5nearest 0.5g
≥5nearest 1g
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Frequently asked questions

Every figure on this page traces to a paragraph of 21 CFR 101.9. These are those paragraphs, in full.

What is the FDA Daily Value for Trans Fat?

Trans Fat has no established FDA Daily Value, so it never carries a %DV on the Nutrition Facts label — it is still declared under 21 CFR 101.9.

How is trans fat rounded on a Nutrition Facts label?

Trans fat content shall be indented and expressed as grams per serving to the nearest 0.5 (1/2)-gram increment below 5 grams and to the nearest gram increment above 5 grams.

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How do I find out how much trans fat is in a food?

A Daily Value is a reference target, not a measurement of any particular food. To find the trans fat content of a specific ingredient or product, look it up in USDA FoodData Central, then use that amount here to see what a label would declare and what %DV it carries.

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Other nutrients

Every nutrient a Nutrition Facts label can carry, with the FDA rounding rules that govern it.

For informational purposes only; verify against § 101.9(c)(2)(ii). · US Nutrition Label Rules v1.3.0 · CFR snapshot 2026-02-12

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