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Nectarine Nutrition
the nutritional value of nectarines and full nectarine nutrition information...
The nectarine is fairly high in vitamin A and beta carotene, with good levels of potassium and dietary fibre.
Nectarines contain good levels of beta carotene which helps to protect the cells from free radical damage, provides a source of vitamin A and helps in the function of the immune and reproductive systems.
Nectarines provide a good source of vitamin A which is good for eyesight and helps to fight off viral infections.
Nectarines also contain reasonably high amounts of potassium
which help the nerves and muscles to function properly, maintains the bodies' acid balance and helps to lower the risk of high blood pressure.
Nectarines are also a good source of vitamin B3 (niacin), which helps to stabilise blood sugar, helps the body to process fats and also helps to lower
cholesterol
levels.
One nectarine contains around 62 calories.
THE FULL NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF NECTARINES:
Nectarines, rawRefuse: 9% (Pit)
Scientific Name: Prunus persica var. nucipersica
NDB No: 09191 (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 medium (2-1/2" dia)
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142g
| | Proximates
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Water
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g
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124.38
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Energy
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kcal
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62
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Energy
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kJ
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263
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Protein
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g
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1.51
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Total lipid (fat)
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g
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0.45
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Ash
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g
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0.68
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Carbohydrate, by difference
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g
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14.98
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Fiber, total dietary
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g
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2.4
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Sugars, total
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g
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11.20
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Sucrose
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g
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6.92
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Glucose (dextrose)
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g
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2.23
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Fructose
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g
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1.95
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Lactose
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g
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0.00
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Maltose
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g
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0.00
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Galactose
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g
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0.00
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Starch
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g
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0.10
| | Minerals
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Calcium, Ca
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mg
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9
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Iron, Fe
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mg
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0.40
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Magnesium, Mg
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mg
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13
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Phosphorus, P
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mg
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37
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Potassium, K
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mg
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285
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Sodium, Na
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mg
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0
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Zinc, Zn
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mg
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0.24
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Copper, Cu
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mg
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0.122
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Manganese, Mn
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mg
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0.077
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Selenium, Se
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mcg
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0.0
| | Vitamins
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Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
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mg
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7.7
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Thiamin
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mg
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0.048
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Riboflavin
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mg
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0.038
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Niacin
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mg
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1.597
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Pantothenic acid
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mg
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0.263
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Vitamin B-6
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mg
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0.036
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Folate, total
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mcg
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7
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Folic acid
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mcg
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0
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Folate, food
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mcg
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7
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Folate, DFE
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mcg_DFE
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7
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Choline, total
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mg
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8.8
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Betaine
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mg
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0.3
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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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24
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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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213
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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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139
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Vitamin A, IU
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IU
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471
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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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185
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Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
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mg
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1.09
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Vitamin E, added
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mg
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0.00
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Tocopherol, beta
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mg
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0.01
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Tocopherol, gamma
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mg
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0.01
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Tocopherol, delta
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mg
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0.01
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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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3.1
| | Lipids
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Fatty acids, total saturated
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g
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0.036
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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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0.000
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16:0
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g
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0.033
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18:0
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g
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0.003
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Fatty acids, total monounsaturated
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g
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0.125
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16:1 undifferentiated
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g
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0.003
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18:1 undifferentiated
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g
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0.122
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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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0.160
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18:2 undifferentiated
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g
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0.158
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18:3 undifferentiated
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g
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0.003
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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)
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g
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0.000
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Cholesterol
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mg
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0
| | Amino acids
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Tryptophan
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g
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0.007
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Threonine
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g
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0.013
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Isoleucine
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g
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0.013
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Leucine
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g
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0.020
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Lysine
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g
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0.023
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Methionine
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g
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0.009
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Cystine
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g
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0.007
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Phenylalanine
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g
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0.016
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Tyrosine
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g
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0.010
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Valine
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g
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0.018
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Arginine
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g
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0.013
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Histidine
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g
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0.011
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Alanine
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g
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0.024
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Aspartic acid
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g
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0.807
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Glutamic acid
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g
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0.048
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Glycine
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g
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0.016
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Proline
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g
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0.014
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Serine
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g
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0.026
| | Other
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Alcohol, ethyl
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g
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0.0
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Caffeine
|
mg
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0
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Theobromine
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mg
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0
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USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22 (2009)
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