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. 2016 Feb 15;56(3):1105–1122. doi: 10.1007/s00394-016-1161-9

Table 4.

Nutrient targets for compulsory nutrients to promote per product category

Item %DV/serving
Protein Calcium Fiber
Larger meal components
Milk-based breakfast beverages ≥10 % and ≥12 %en ≥20 % and ≥111 mg/100 kcala
Cereal-based foods ≥10 % and ≥12 %en ≥20 % and ≥111 mg/100 kcala ≥10 %
Complete meals (all dishes eaten as main part of meal including pizzas >185 g) ≥12 %en
Side dishes and center of plate foods ≥15 % and ≥20 %en
Asian noodles as main dish
Pizza as center of plate (<185 g) ≥10 % and ≥12 %en
Smaller meal components/snacks
Breads and pizza doughs ≥10 %
Cheeses ≥12 %en
Yogurts and fresh cheeses ≥12 %en ≥111 mg/100 kcala
Dairy desserts ≥5 %DV/100 kcalb
Enriched beverages ≥5 % DV/100 kcal
Milk-based beverages for consumption as small part of a meal or in-between meals ≥12 %en ≥111 mg/100 kcala
Cereal-based snacks, cereal-based products for consumption as small part of a meal or in-between meals ≥5 % or 5 %DV/100 kcalb,c

%en % energy; DV daily value, based on international or local recommendations

a≥16 %DV/100 kcal for children 4–8 years old

b≥6 %DV/100 kcal for children 4–8 years old

cCereal-based products consumed as a snack are not considered a high source of fiber, but still a potential carrier product so the compulsory fiber target is set to 5 %DV/serving