Nutrients percentage versus number

joannetpt

I would like to see the number that MFP has set for my nutrition goals rather than %. Can I change that? For instance, I am concerned about calcium. The recommended RDA for me is 1200. Max is 2000. I would really like to know what the number is that MFP has set as my goal.

MikePTY

MFP uses the standard daily values set by the FDA. 100% is equal to 1000mg of calcium. You can't change from percentages as that is how they are entered in the database.

nickbeef

But does MFP use Daily Value (DV) or Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA). Apparently DV is used to provide recommended percentages on food labels, but RDA is used to provide individual recommendations, if I understand correctly. For example I'm concerned about getting enough Iron - the DV for Iron is 18mg, but the RDA for men in my age group is 8mg. So which is MFP useing to calculate 100%?

Lietchi

I found this article about the values used if you want to delve deeper:
https://support.myfitnesspal.com/hc/en-us/articles/360032626031-A-Message-about-MyFitnessPal-s-updated-nutrition-goals