Daily Nutrient Guidelines

Understanding your daily targets based on Health Canada and AHA standards.

1500 Calorie Diet

Recommended for maintenance or weight management for many adult women.

Fat & Saturated Fat

  • Total Fat Goal50 - 56g
  • Max Saturated Fat11.5 - 13g

Source: Cardiac College

Added Sugar

No more than 100 calories per day from added sugars.

25 Grams

Source: American Heart Association (AHA)

Carbohydrates (45-65% of Calories)

Lower End (45%)

169g

Upper End (65%)

244g

Source: Health Canada - Dietary Reference Intakes

Fiber

25g

Protein

38-131g

Calcium

1000mg

Sodium

2300mg

How Much Fat is in 1/4 Cup?

Peanuts

18g

FAT PER 1/4 CUP

Almonds

18g

FAT PER 1/4 CUP

Cashews

15g

FAT PER 1/4 CUP

Walnuts

19g

FAT PER 1/4 CUP

Official Daily Value Reference: 1500 Calories

NutrientDaily ValueBasis
Fat50gHealth Canada 33-58g range
Carbohydrates200gHealth Canada 169-244g range
Fibre25gHealth Canada recommendation
Sodium2,300mgUpper intake level
Iron18mgRDA for women 19-50

Official Daily Value Reference: 2000 Calories

NutrientDaily ValueBasis
Fat61gHealth Canada 44-78g range
Carbohydrates275gHealth Canada 225-325g range
Fibre28gStandard label DV
Sodium2,300mgUpper limit
Calcium1,000mgRDA for women 19-50