What is the FDA Daily Value for Copper?

The FDA Daily Value for Copper is 0.9 mg for adults and children 4 years and older, per 21 CFR 101.9. On a Nutrition Facts label, a serving's %DV for copper is its amount divided by 0.9 mg, times 100.

Copper — FDA Daily Value

The FDA Daily Value for Copper is 0.9 mg for adults and children 4 or more years of age — a Reference Daily Intake (RDI), a fixed target not tied to calories. It changes by population group; see the exact numbers below.

Population group

Daily Value

5% DV

20% DV

Adults & children 4+

0.9 mg

0.05 mg

0.18 mg

Children 1–3 years

0.3 mg

0.02 mg

0.06 mg

Pregnant & lactating

1.3 mg

0.07 mg

0.26 mg

Infants 0–12 months

0.2 mg

0.01 mg

0.04 mg

Source: the FDA Daily Values in 21 CFR 101.9 and the FDA's Nutrition Facts label guidance. Cross-check nutrient amounts against USDA FoodData Central.

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A serving with 0 mg of copper provides 0 ÷ 0.9 × 100 = 30% DV (High).

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For informational purposes only; verify against § 101.9(c)(8)(iv). · US Nutrition Label Rules v1.3.0 · CFR snapshot 2026-02-12