Minerals in Babyfood, beverage, GERBER GRADUATE FRUIT SPLASHERS
Minerals are inorganic substances required in small amounts by the body for a variety of different functions. Minerals are involved in the formation of bones and teeth, they are essential constituents of body fluids and tissues, they are components of enzyme systems and they are involved in normal nerve function.
The essential minerals present in Babyfood, beverage, GERBER GRADUATE FRUIT SPLASHERS are: Calcium (71 mg), Fluandide (66.7 µg) and Potassium (22 mg).
Nutrition Facts for 100g
Daily values based in a diet 2,000 kcal
Calcium is a very important mineral in human metabolism, making up about 2% of an adult human’s body weight. In 100 grams of Babyfood, beverage, GERBER GRADUATE FRUIT SPLASHERS, you can find 71 milligrams of calcium. It provides the 7% of the daily recommended value for the average adult.
71 mg
7%
daily value
Vegetables, especially green leafy varieties, are generally our richest sources of potassium. But this mineral can also be found in varying amounts in almost all foods. 22 milligrams of potassium can be found on every 100 grams of Babyfood, beverage, GERBER GRADUATE FRUIT SPLASHERS, the 0% of the total daily recommended potassium intake.
22 mg
0%
daily value
Magnesium is a key mineral in human metabolism. In fact, magnesium is necessary for more than 300 chemical reactions in the human body. In 100 grams of Babyfood, beverage, GERBER GRADUATE FRUIT SPLASHERS, you can find 3 milligrams of magnesium. It provides the 1% of the daily recommended value for the average adult.
3 mg
1%
daily value
Phosphorus is the second most abundant inorganic element in the human body and is a port of many important compounds, including ribonucleic acid (RNA), deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and sugar phosphates. Phosphate helps to protect blood systemic acid-base balance, and acts as a transport mechanism for energy. 3 milligrams of phosphorus can be found on every 100 grams of Babyfood, beverage, GERBER GRADUATE FRUIT SPLASHERS, the 0% of the total daily recommended phosphorus intake.
3 mg
0%
daily value
Sodium is needed for muscle contractions, nerve transmissions, maintaining pH balance and hydration. Sodium also regulates the fluid outside of the cells and is needed to pump fluid into the cells as potassium carries by-products out. 100 grams of Babyfood, beverage, GERBER GRADUATE FRUIT SPLASHERS contains 11 milligrams of sodium, that’s the 1% of the daily recommended value for an adult.
11 mg
1%
daily value
Zinc is used as a cofactor by a number of critical enzymes. In fact, more than 300 zinc-dependent enzymes are currently known. Even a mild dietary deficiency of zinc can have far-reaching health implications. 100 grams of Babyfood, beverage, GERBER GRADUATE FRUIT SPLASHERS contains 0.71 milligrams of zinc, that’s the 5% of the daily recommended value for an adult.
0.71 mg
5%
daily value
Copper is a key mineral in many different body systems. It is central to building strong tissue, maintaining blood volume, and producing energy in your cells. 0.01 milligrams of copper can be found on every 100 grams of Babyfood, beverage, GERBER GRADUATE FRUIT SPLASHERS, the 1% of the total daily recommended copper intake.
0.01 mg
1%
daily value
Fluorine deficiency is a disorder which may cause increased dental caries and possibly osteoporosis due to a lack of fluorine in the diet. 66.7 micrograms of fluorine can be found on every 100 grams of Babyfood, beverage, GERBER GRADUATE FRUIT SPLASHERS, the 1.91% of the total daily recommended fluorine intake.
66.7 µg
1.91%
daily value
A very low intake of manganese is associated with poor bone formation. This phenomenon is thought to be due to altered formation of the protein matrix that keeps minerals like calcium in place. 0.08 milligrams of manganese can be found on every 100 grams of Babyfood, beverage, GERBER GRADUATE FRUIT SPLASHERS, the 4% of the total daily recommended manganese intake.
0.08 mg
4%
daily value
Selenium is one of many important dietary minerals, and we require a small amount of selenium in our daily diet. Selenium is incorporated in a small cluster of important proteins (called “selenoproteins”), each of which plays a critical role in our health. In 100 grams of Babyfood, beverage, GERBER GRADUATE FRUIT SPLASHERS, you can find 0.1 micrograms of selenium. It provides the 0% of the daily recommended value for the average adult.
0.1 µg
0%
daily value
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