Can other nutrients be declared in the Nutrition Facts table?
Yes, in addition to the mandatory nutrients, the Nutrition Facts table may contain information on calories from fat, calories from saturated and trans fats, polyunsaturated fat, omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fat, monounsaturated fat, potassium, soluble and insoluble fibre, sugar alcohol, starch and the following vitamins and minerals: vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B12, biotin, pantothenic acid, phosphorus, iodide, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, chromium, molybdenum, and chloride. Nutrients not in this list and other food constituents may be declared outside the Nutrition Facts table.
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