RDI - An acronym for Recommended Daily Intake, which replaces the old FDA labeling requirement of Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA).

A List of Vitamin and Minerals with Their RDIs:

  • Vitamin A: 5,000 IU*
  • Biotin: 300 mcg.
  • Vitamin C: 60 mg.
  • Pantothenic acid: 10mg.
  • Calcium: 1000 mg.
  • Phosphorus: 1000 mg.
  • Iron: 18 mg.
  • Iodine: 150 mcg.
  • Vitamin D: 400 IU
  • Magnesium: 400 mg.
  • Vitamin E: 30 IU
  • Zinc: 15 mg.
  • Vitamin K: 80 mcg.
  • Selenium: 70 mcg.
  • Thiamin: 1.5 mg.
  • Copper: 2.0 mg.
  • Riboflavin: 1.7 mg.
  • Manganese: 2.0 mg.
  • Niacin: 20 mg.
  • Chromium: 120 mcg.
  • Vitamin B6: 2.0 mg.
  • Molybdenum: 75 mcg.
  • Folate (Folic Acid): 400 mcg
  • Chloride: 3,400 mg.
  • Vitamin B12: 6 mcg.

    *Vitamin A is also measured in RE's. One RE equals 3.33 International Units (IU) of retinol (active vitamin A) equals 10 IU's of beta-carotene.

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