Copper

Mineral
Daily Value 0.9 mg

How much

The Daily Value for copper is 0.9 mg a day. It's the reference amount food labels use for adults and children 4 years and older.2

Reference values, not medical advice. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian about your own needs. Read the disclaimer

Top food sources

Each food at its first USDA household measure, with the share of the Daily Value.

  1. Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw13.4 mg · 1490% DV4 oz (113 g)
  2. Lamb, New Zealand, imported, liver, raw12.9 mg · 1431% DV4 oz (113 g)
  3. Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried12.8 mg · 1421% DV3 oz (85 g)
  4. Liver, beef or calves, and onions12.7 mg · 1417% DV1 slice with onions (143 g)
  5. Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised12.7 mg · 1411% DV3 oz (85 g)
  6. Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, pan-fried12.4 mg · 1378% DV3 oz (85 g)
  7. Liver, beef12.3 mg · 1367% DV1 slice, any size (85 g)
  8. Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised12.1 mg · 1349% DV3 oz (85 g)
  9. Lamb, New Zealand, imported, liver, cooked, soaked and fried11.4 mg · 1266% DV3 oz (85 g)
  10. Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw11 mg · 1225% DV4 oz (113 g)

Sources

  1. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central .
  2. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food .