Setting the Table Guidance
Nutritional Standards and Practical Guidance for Early Learning and Childcare Providers in Scotland. Childcare services providing food and/or drinks to children 0-5 years, and are registered with Care Inspectorate, will be responsible for the implementation of this guidance.
Appendix 1: Nutrient standards
Nutrient standards are based on highest requirements of 1- 4 year olds.
90% of daily average requirements |
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|---|---|---|
Nutrient |
Min/Max |
Based on highest requirements of 1-2 and 3-4 year olds |
Energy (kcal/d) |
1108 |
|
Total fat (g) |
Max |
43.1 |
Saturated fat (g) |
Max |
12.3 |
Total carbohydrate (g) |
Min |
147.7 |
Free sugars (g) |
Max |
14.8 |
Protein (g) |
Min |
15.4 |
Fibre (AOAC) (g) |
Min |
13.5 |
Vitamin C (mg) |
Min |
27 |
Vitamin A (mcg) |
Min |
360 |
Iron (mg) |
Min |
6.2 |
Calcium (mg) |
Min |
360 |
Zinc (mg) |
Min |
5.2 |
Folate (mcg) |
Min |
76.5 |
Salt (g) |
Max |
2.25 |
Sodium (mg) |
Max |
900 |
30% of daily average requirements |
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|---|---|---|
Nutrient |
Min/Max |
Based on highest requirements of 1-2 and 3-4 year olds |
Energy (kcal/d) |
369 |
|
Total fat (g) |
Max |
14.4 |
Saturated fat (g) |
Max |
4.1 |
Total carbohydrate (g) |
Min |
49.2 |
Free sugars (g) |
Max |
4.9 |
Protein (g) |
Min |
5.1 |
Fibre (AOAC) (g) |
Min |
4.5 |
Vitamin C (mg) |
Min |
9 |
Vitamin A (mcg) |
Min |
120 |
Iron (mg) |
Min |
2.1 |
Calcium (mg) |
Min |
120 |
Zinc (mg) |
Min |
1.7 |
Folate (mcg) |
Min |
25.5 |
Salt (g) |
Max |
0.75 |
Sodium (mg) |
Max |
300 |
20% of daily average requirements |
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|---|---|---|
Nutrient |
Min/Max |
Based on highest requirements of 1-2 and 3-4 year olds |
Energy (kcal/d) |
246 |
|
Total fat (g) |
Max |
9.6 |
Saturated fat (g) |
Max |
2.7 |
Total carbohydrate (g) |
Min |
32.8 |
Free sugars (g) |
Max |
3.3 |
Protein (g) |
Min |
3.4 |
Fibre (AOAC) (g) |
Min |
3 |
Vitamin C (mg) |
Min |
6 |
Vitamin A (mcg) |
Min |
80 |
Iron (mg) |
Min |
1.4 |
Calcium (mg) |
Min |
80 |
Zinc (mg) |
Min |
1.2 |
Folate (mcg) |
Min |
17 |
Salt (g) |
Max |
0.50 |
Sodium (mg) |
Max |
200 |
10% of daily average requirements |
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|---|---|---|
Nutrient |
Min/Max |
Based on highest requirements of 1-2 and 3-4 year olds |
Energy (kcal/d) |
123 |
|
Total fat (g) |
Max |
4.8 |
Saturated fat (g) |
Max |
1.4 |
Total carbohydrate (g) |
Min |
16.4 |
Free sugars (g) |
Max |
1.6 |
Protein (g) |
Min |
1.7 |
Fibre (AOAC) (g) |
Min |
1.5 |
Vitamin C (mg) |
Min |
3 |
Vitamin A (mcg) |
Min |
40 |
Iron (mg) |
Min |
0.7 |
Calcium (mg) |
Min |
40 |
Zinc (mg) |
Min |
0.6 |
Folate (mcg) |
Min |
8.5 |
Salt (g) |
Max |
0.25 |
Sodium (mg) |
Max |
100 |
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