Label Analysis—Minerals (6 points) Instructions: Use the mixed nuts label to ans
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Label Analysis—Minerals (6 points)
Instructions: Use the mixed nuts label to answer the questions that follow.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 oz
(28g/about 21 pieces)
Servings Per Container about 40
Calories 170
Calories from Fat 130
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Amount/Serving
% DV*
Amount/Serving
% DV*
Total Fat 15g
23%
Sodium 110mg
5%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Potassium 180mg
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Total Carbohydrate 6g
2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Sugars 1g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Protein 5g
Vitamin A 0% • Vitamin C 0% • Calcium 4% • Iron 8% • Vitamin E 10%
Phosphorus 15% • Magnesium 20% • Zinc 8% • Copper 25% • Manganese 35%
INGREDIENTS: CASHEWS, ALMONDS, PECANS, BRAZIL NUTS, HAZELNUTS (FILBERTS), PEANUT AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL, SALT.
Question:
Which mineral has the highest percent Daily Value contributed by this product?
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Is this a major or trace mineral?
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 oz
(28g/about 21 pieces)
Servings Per Container about 40
Calories 170
Calories from Fat 130
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Amount/Serving
% DV*
Amount/Serving
% DV*
Total Fat 15g
23%
Sodium 110mg
5%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Potassium 180mg
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Total Carbohydrate 6g
2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Sugars 1g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Protein 5g
Vitamin A 0% • Vitamin C 0% • Calcium 4% • Iron 8% • Vitamin E 10%
Phosphorus 15% • Magnesium 20% • Zinc 8% • Copper 25% • Manganese 35%
INGREDIENTS: CASHEWS, ALMONDS, PECANS, BRAZIL NUTS, HAZELNUTS (FILBERTS), PEANUT AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL, SALT.
Explanation / Answer
Percent daily value is guide to nutrients per serving. Our body needs a minimum amount of vitamins & minerals to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This recommended intake of the nutrients is known as daily value. The percentage of this daily value obtained in one serving is known as percent daily value. 5% of daily value is considered to be the least and 15 ‰ of the value os considered to be highest
From the above given table manganese has the highest percent daily value which is around 35‰.
Manganese is a trace element whixh which is required for various functions such as bone formation preventing osteoarthritis, supports respiratory process, fights diabetes etc. These are majorly found in nuts Pumpkin seeds and spices.
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