# Nutrition Facts Label for Pregnant and Lactating Women

A vertical panel whose %DV comes from the Daily Values for pregnant and lactating women.

Foods made for pregnant or lactating women take their %DV from the Daily Values for that group. The layout is whichever format the package qualifies for.

**URL:** https://bettermenu.live/tools/label-formats/pregnant-lactating/
**Provider:** BetterMenu (https://bettermenu.live)
**Rule:** Required for foods for this group. [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(i)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(i))
**Source:** FDA 21 CFR 101.9, eCFR as of 2026-02-12
**In BetterMenu Studio:** Studio works out the per-serving and per-package numbers from your recipe today. It exports the standard vertical panel. Pregnant or lactating women export is not available yet. Studio gives the amounts per serving, and your designer sets them in the panel with the Daily Values for this group.

These pages are for conventional foods and drinks, not dietary supplements or medical foods.

## Do I need this?

Required if the food is made for pregnant or lactating women and the package carries a panel.

The page asks one question at a time, only while the answer can still change the result:

- Who is the food made for? (Everyone 4 and older / Infants through 12 months / Children 1 through 3 / Infants and children 1 through 3 / Pregnant or lactating women)
- How much of the package can carry printing? (Under 12 sq in / 12 to 40 sq in / Over 40 sq in) Add up every side you can print on, in square inches. See “How to measure”.
- Does it make nutrition claims or show nutrition information anywhere? (Yes / No) Including the website or ads.

Decision rules, from the same logic as the page:

- If who it is for is “Everyone 4 and older”, then: Not this format. Use Standard vertical.
- If who it is for is “Infants through 12 months”, then: Not this format. Use Infants through 12 months.
- If who it is for is “Children 1 through 3”, then: Not this format. Use Children 1 through 3.
- If who it is for is “Infants and children 1 through 3”, then: Not this format. Use Infants through 12 months (two %DV columns).
- If who it is for is “Pregnant or lactating women” and nutrition claims is “Yes”, then: You need this format.
- If who it is for is “Pregnant or lactating women” and printable area is “Under 12 sq in” and nutrition claims is “No”, then: You may use this format. Needed only if you print a panel. This package may print a contact line instead.
- If who it is for is “Pregnant or lactating women” and printable area is “12 to 40 sq in” or “Over 40 sq in”, then: You need this format.

Next steps once it applies: Use the Daily Values in the table on this page. Give your designer the type sizes below.

## How it differs from standard vertical

The layout is whichever format the package qualifies for, such as standard vertical or tabular. The %DV comes from the Daily Values for pregnant and lactating women. Several are higher than the values for adults, such as iron and folate.

| Nutrient | Adults and children 4+ | Pregnant or lactating | Change | Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Total Fat | 78 g | 78 g | Same | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(9)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(9)) |
| Saturated Fat | 20 g | 20 g | Same | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(9)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(9)) |
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 300 mg | Same | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(9)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(9)) |
| Sodium | 2,300 mg | 2,300 mg | Same | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(9)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(9)) |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275 g | 275 g | Same | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(9)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(9)) |
| Dietary Fiber | 28 g | 28 g | Same | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(9)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(9)) |
| Added Sugars | 50 g | 50 g | Same | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(9)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(9)) |
| Protein | 50 g | 71 g | Higher | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Vitamin D | 20 mcg | 15 mcg | Lower | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Calcium | 1,300 mg | 1,300 mg | Same | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Iron | 18 mg | 27 mg | Higher | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Potassium | 4,700 mg | 5,100 mg | Higher | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |

## Daily Values for pregnant and lactating women

| Nutrient | Daily Value | Citation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total Fat | 78 g | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(9)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(9)) |
| Saturated Fat | 20 g | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(9)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(9)) |
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(9)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(9)) |
| Sodium | 2,300 mg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(9)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(9)) |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275 g | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(9)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(9)) |
| Dietary Fiber | 28 g | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(9)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(9)) |
| Added Sugars | 50 g | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(9)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(9)) |
| Protein | 71 g | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Vitamin D | 15 mcg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Calcium | 1,300 mg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Iron | 27 mg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Potassium | 5,100 mg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Vitamin A | 1,300 mcg RAE | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Vitamin C | 120 mg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Vitamin E | 19 mg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Vitamin K | 90 mcg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Thiamin | 1.4 mg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Riboflavin | 1.6 mg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Niacin | 18 mg NE | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Folate | 600 mcg DFE | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8 mcg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Biotin | 35 mcg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Pantothenic Acid | 7 mg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Phosphorus | 1,250 mg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Iodine | 290 mcg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Magnesium | 400 mg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Zinc | 13 mg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Selenium | 70 mcg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Copper | 1.3 mg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Manganese | 2.6 mg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Chromium | 45 mcg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Molybdenum | 50 mcg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Chloride | 2,300 mg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |
| Choline | 550 mg | [21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(iv)) |

Every group's Daily Values: https://bettermenu.live/tools/rda/

## For your designer

Space: The same as the standard vertical panel.

| Part | Value | Source | Citation |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nutrient, vitamin and mineral rows | 8 pt or larger | Rule text | [21 CFR 101.9(d)(1)(iii)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(d)(1)(iii)) |
| “Calories” | 16 pt or larger, bold | Rule text | [21 CFR 101.9(d)(1)(iii)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(d)(1)(iii)) |
| Calorie number | 22 pt or larger, bold | Rule text | [21 CFR 101.9(d)(1)(iii)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(d)(1)(iii)) |
| Servings per container | 10 pt or larger | Rule text | [21 CFR 101.9(d)(3)(i)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(d)(3)(i)) |
| Serving size line | 10 pt or larger, bold | Rule text | [21 CFR 101.9(d)(3)(ii)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(d)(3)(ii)) |
| “Amount per serving”, “% Daily Value*” and the footnote | 6 pt or larger | Rule text | [21 CFR 101.9(d)(1)(iii)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(d)(1)(iii)) |
| “Nutrition Facts” heading | No smaller than any other type, except the calorie number | Rule text | [21 CFR 101.9(d)(2)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(d)(2)) |
| Bold | “Nutrition Facts”, “Serving size”, “Amount per serving”, “% Daily Value*”, the names of nutrients that are not indented and the %DV figures. The calorie number and the serving size line are bold too. Servings per container is not. | Rule text | [21 CFR 101.9(d)(1)(iv)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(d)(1)(iv)), [21 CFR 101.9(d)(1)(iii)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(d)(1)(iii)), [21 CFR 101.9(d)(3)(ii)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(d)(3)(ii)) |

“From FDA’s sample” means the value was measured from FDA’s sample label, not stated in the rule text. “BetterMenu’s choice” is our own value where the rule text is silent.

## Common mistakes

- Using the adult Daily Values. Several are different for this group, such as iron and folate. ([21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(i)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(i)))
- Changing the layout because the food is for this group. The rule changes only the Daily Values. The layout follows the format the package qualifies for. ([21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(i)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(i)))

## Example: A prenatal snack bar sold for pregnant women

The bar is made for pregnant and lactating women. Every %DV comes from that group’s Daily Values. The rule changes only the Daily Values, so the layout is the one the wrapper qualifies for. ([21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(i)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/section-101.9#p-101.9(c)(8)(i))) An invented product, for illustration.

## Related formats

- [Standard vertical](https://bettermenu.live/tools/label-formats/standard-vertical/)
- [Infants through 12 months](https://bettermenu.live/tools/label-formats/infants/)
- [Children 1 through 3](https://bettermenu.live/tools/label-formats/children-1-3/)

## Rule text

> “For purposes of declaration of percent of Daily Value as provided for in paragraphs (d), (e), and (f) of this section, foods represented or purported to be specifically for infants through 12 months, children 1 through 3 years, pregnant women, and lactating women shall use the RDIs that are specified for the intended group.”
> 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(i), eCFR as of 2026-02-12

## Frequently asked questions

### Which Daily Values does a label for pregnant or lactating women use?

The Daily Values set for pregnant and lactating women. The table on this page lists each one.

Sources: 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(i), 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv), 21 CFR 101.9(c)(9)

### Does the label look different?

No. The rule changes only the Daily Values, so the %DV figures use this group’s. The layout is whichever format the package qualifies for.

Sources: 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(i)

### Is there an FDA sample label for this group?

No. 21 CFR 101.9 prints no sample label for foods for pregnant or lactating women.

Sources: 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(i)

## Machine-readable data

This page as JSON: https://bettermenu.live/tools/label-formats/pregnant-lactating/data.json
Every format: https://bettermenu.live/tools/label-formats/data.json