Nutrition Facts Label 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.
On the package
- Prenatal
- Made for pregnant or lactating women
- 27 mg
- Iron Daily Value for them
- 18 mg
- Iron Daily Value for adults
Why this format
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.
§ 101.9(c)(8)(i)An invented product, for illustration.
The label, part by part
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Nutrition Facts
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
A prenatal snack bar. Invented values, rounded the FDA way.
Whole panel
Rules for the panel as a whole: space and bold type.
The same as the standard vertical panel.
“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.
Total Sugars 8g
Total Sugars 8g
In words
The same as the standard vertical panel.
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. § 101.9(d)(1)(iv)§ 101.9(d)(1)(iii)§ 101.9(d)(3)(ii)
Heading
The title at the top of the panel.
- “Nutrition Facts” heading No smaller than any other type, except the calorie number
“Nutrition Facts” heading
No smaller than any other type, except the calorie number
Rule text § 101.9(d)(2)
Serving
How many servings the package holds, and how big one is.
- 10 pt
- 10 pt, bold
Calories
The calories in one serving.
- 16 pt, bold
- 22 pt, bold
- 6 pt
Nutrients
Fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrate and protein, with the %DV where there is one.
- 8 pt
- 6 pt
Vitamins and minerals
Vitamin D, calcium, iron and potassium, plus any others you list.
Their own Daily Values § 101.9(c)(8)(iv)
- 8 pt
Footnote
The note at the bottom that says what %DV means.
- 6 pt
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Rule text
From FDA’s sample
BetterMenu’s choice
Do I need this?
These pages are for conventional foods and drinks, not dietary supplements or medical foods.
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. Open Studio
In detail
Their Daily Values, beside the adult ones
| Nutrient | Adults 4+ | Pregnant or lactating | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 78 g | 78 g | Same |
| Saturated Fat | 20 g | 20 g | Same |
| Cholesterol | 300 mg | 300 mg | Same |
| Sodium | 2,300 mg | 2,300 mg | Same |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275 g | 275 g | Same |
| Dietary Fiber | 28 g | 28 g | Same |
| Added Sugars | 50 g | 50 g | Same |
| Protein | 50 g | 71 g | Higher |
| Vitamin D | 20 mcg | 15 mcg | Lower |
| Calcium | 1,300 mg | 1,300 mg | Same |
| Iron | 18 mg | 27 mg | Higher |
| Potassium | 4,700 mg | 5,100 mg | Higher |
Every Daily Value for pregnant and lactating women
| Nutrient | Daily Value |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 78 g |
| Saturated Fat | 20 g |
| Cholesterol | 300 mg |
| Sodium | 2,300 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 28 g |
| Added Sugars | 50 g |
| Protein | 71 g |
| Vitamin D | 15 mcg |
| Calcium | 1,300 mg |
| Iron | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 5,100 mg |
| Vitamin A | 1,300 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 120 mg |
| Vitamin E | 19 mg |
| Vitamin K | 90 mcg |
| Thiamin | 1.4 mg |
| Riboflavin | 1.6 mg |
| Niacin | 18 mg NE |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg |
| Folate | 600 mcg DFE |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8 mcg |
| Biotin | 35 mcg |
| Pantothenic Acid | 7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 1,250 mg |
| Iodine | 290 mcg |
| Magnesium | 400 mg |
| Zinc | 13 mg |
| Selenium | 70 mcg |
| Copper | 1.3 mg |
| Manganese | 2.6 mg |
| Chromium | 45 mcg |
| Molybdenum | 50 mcg |
| Chloride | 2,300 mg |
| Choline | 550 mg |
Common mistakes
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Wrong: Using the adult Daily Values.
Right: Use their Daily Values, such as 27 mg of iron.
§ 101.9(c)(8)(i) -
Wrong: Changing the layout because the food is for this group.
Right: Keep the format the package qualifies for.
§ 101.9(c)(8)(i)
Rule text and sources
“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.”
- The rule: FDA, 21 CFR 101.9, eCFR as of 2026-02-12
- The same facts as data: Pregnant or lactating women as JSON
- Paragraphs cited on this page § 101.9(c)(8)(i)§ 101.9(c)(8)(iv)§ 101.9(c)(9)
Related formats
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.
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.
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.
Every label format, and which one you need
For information only. Check the sources before printing a label.