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Fig Nutrition
the nutritional value of figs and full fig nutrition information...
Well known for their mild laxative effect, and high in potassium and dietary fibre, figs make an excellent snack choice.
Figs contain good amounts of potassium which is needed for muscle and nerve function and to regulate the bodies' acid balance. Potassium also helps to regulate the bodies' blood pressure.
A good source of dietary fibre, figs can help to maintain bowel movement, regulate normal blood sugar levels, and help to control the bodies'
cholesterol.
Figs contain good amounts of
calcium
which helps in the building of strong bones.
Figs are also a good source of manganese which helps keep our bones strong and healthy, maintain normal blood sugar levels and helps to protect the bodies' cells from free radical damage.
Figs are a good fruit source of vitamin B6 when compared to most other fruits. Figs contain 110 mg of vitamin B6 per 100g.
Vitamin B6 allows the body to store energy from protein and carbohydrates from the foods we eat and also helps haemoglobin to form.
One large fig contain around 47 calories.
THE FULL NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF FIGS:
Figs, rawRefuse: 1% (Stems)
Scientific Name: Ficus carica
NDB No: 09089 (Nutrient values and weights are for edible portion)
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Nutrient
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Units
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1.00 X 1 large (2-1/2" dia)
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64g
| | Proximates
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Water
|
g
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50.63
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Energy
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kcal
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47
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Energy
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kJ
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198
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Protein
|
g
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0.48
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Total lipid (fat)
|
g
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0.19
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Ash
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g
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0.42
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Carbohydrate, by difference
|
g
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12.28
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Fiber, total dietary
|
g
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1.9
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Sugars, total
|
g
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10.41
| | Minerals
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Calcium, Ca
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mg
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22
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Iron, Fe
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mg
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0.24
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Magnesium, Mg
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mg
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11
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Phosphorus, P
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mg
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9
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Potassium, K
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mg
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148
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Sodium, Na
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mg
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1
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Zinc, Zn
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mg
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0.10
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Copper, Cu
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mg
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0.045
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Manganese, Mn
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mg
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0.082
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Selenium, Se
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mcg
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0.1
| | Vitamins
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Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
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mg
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1.3
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Thiamin
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mg
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0.038
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Riboflavin
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mg
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0.032
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Niacin
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mg
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0.256
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Pantothenic acid
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mg
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0.192
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Vitamin B-6
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mg
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0.072
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Folate, total
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mcg
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4
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Folic acid
|
mcg
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0
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Folate, food
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mcg
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4
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Folate, DFE
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mcg_DFE
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4
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Choline, total
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mg
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3.0
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Vitamin B-12
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mcg
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0.00
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Vitamin B-12, added
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mcg
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0.00
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Vitamin A, RAE
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mcg_RAE
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4
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Retinol
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mcg
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0
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Carotene, beta
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mcg
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54
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Carotene, alpha
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mcg
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0
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Cryptoxanthin, beta
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mcg
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0
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Vitamin A, IU
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IU
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91
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Lycopene
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mcg
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0
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Lutein + zeaxanthin
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mcg
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6
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Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
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mg
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0.07
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Vitamin E, added
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mg
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0.00
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Vitamin D (D2 + D3)
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mcg
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0.0
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Vitamin D
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IU
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0
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Vitamin K (phylloquinone)
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mcg
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3.0
| | Lipids
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Fatty acids, total saturated
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g
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0.038
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4:0
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g
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0.000
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6:0
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g
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0.000
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8:0
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g
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0.000
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10:0
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g
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0.000
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12:0
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g
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0.000
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14:0
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g
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0.001
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16:0
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g
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0.029
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18:0
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g
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0.008
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Fatty acids, total monounsaturated
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g
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0.042
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16:1 undifferentiated
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g
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0.000
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18:1 undifferentiated
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g
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0.042
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20:1
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g
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0.000
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22:1 undifferentiated
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g
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0.000
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Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated
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g
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0.092
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18:2 undifferentiated
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g
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0.092
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18:3 undifferentiated
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g
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0.000
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18:4
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g
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0.000
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20:4 undifferentiated
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g
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0.000
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20:5 n-3 (EPA)
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g
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0.000
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22:5 n-3 (DPA)
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g
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0.000
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22:6 n-3 (DHA)
|
g
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0.000
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Cholesterol
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mg
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0
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Phytosterols
|
mg
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20
| | Amino acids
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Tryptophan
|
g
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0.004
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Threonine
|
g
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0.015
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Isoleucine
|
g
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0.015
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Leucine
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g
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0.021
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Lysine
|
g
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0.019
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Methionine
|
g
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0.004
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Cystine
|
g
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0.008
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Phenylalanine
|
g
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0.012
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Tyrosine
|
g
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0.020
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Valine
|
g
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0.018
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Arginine
|
g
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0.011
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Histidine
|
g
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0.007
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Alanine
|
g
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0.029
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Aspartic acid
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g
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0.113
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Glutamic acid
|
g
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0.046
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Glycine
|
g
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0.016
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Proline
|
g
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0.031
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Serine
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g
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0.024
| | Other
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Alcohol, ethyl
|
g
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0.0
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Caffeine
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mg
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0
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Theobromine
|
mg
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0
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USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22 (2009)
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