Recommended Daily Fat Intake
Updated February 12, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
Total calories per day | Saturated fat in grams | Total fat in grams |
---|---|---|
1,600 | 18 or less | 53 |
2,0001 | 20 or less | 65 |
2,200 | 24 or less | 73 |
2,5001 | 25 or less | 80 |
2,800 | 31 or less | 93 |
1. Percent daily values on nutrition facts labels are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values for 2,000 and 2,500 calories are rounded to the nearest 5 grams to be consistent with the nutrition facts label.
Source: Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005. Web: www.health.gov .
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