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Persimmon Nutrition
the nutritional value of persimmons and full persimmon nutrition information...
The persimmon fruit contains very good amounts of vitamin A and beta carotene, and is a good source of fibre and vitamins C and B6.
The persimmon fruit is a very good source of beta carotene
which protects the cells from free radical damage, thereby helping to prevent cancer. Beta carotene also provides a source of vitamin A and helps the immune and reproductive systems to function properly.
Persimmons are very high in vitamin A which plays a part in eye health and can also help to fight off viral infections.
Persimmons are also a very good source of vitamin B6 which play a part in the breakdown of sugars and starches in the body. Vitamin B6 also helps prevent homocysteine build up in your blood.
Persimmons also contain good amounts of dietary fibre which helps with bowel regularity, thereby protecting against bowel cancer. Fibre also helps the body to maintain normal
cholesterol
and blood sugar levels.
Persimmons provide good amounts of potassium which helps the muscles and nerves to function properly and also maintains the bodies' acid balance. Potassium also helps lower the risk of high blood pressure.
Persimmons contain a fairly good source of manganese which plays a part in bone health. Manganese also helps to maintian normal blood sugar levels and helps with thyroid function.
One persimmon fruit contains around 118 calories.
THE FULL NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF PERSIMMONS:
Persimmons, japanese, rawRefuse: 16% (2% calyx, 14% skin)
Scientific Name: Diospyros kaki
NDB No: 09263 (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 fruit (2-1/2" dia)
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168g
| | Proximates
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Water
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g
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134.94
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Energy
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kcal
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118
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Energy
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kJ
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492
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Protein
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g
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0.97
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Total lipid (fat)
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g
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0.32
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Ash
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g
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0.55
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Carbohydrate, by difference
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g
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31.23
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Fiber, total dietary
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g
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6.0
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Sugars, total
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g
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21.05
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Sucrose
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g
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2.59
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Glucose (dextrose)
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g
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9.14
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Fructose
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g
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9.34
| | Minerals
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Calcium, Ca
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mg
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13
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Iron, Fe
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mg
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0.25
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Magnesium, Mg
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mg
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15
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Phosphorus, P
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mg
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29
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Potassium, K
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mg
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270
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Sodium, Na
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mg
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2
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Zinc, Zn
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mg
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0.18
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Copper, Cu
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mg
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0.190
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Manganese, Mn
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mg
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0.596
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Selenium, Se
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mcg
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1.0
| | Vitamins
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Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
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mg
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12.6
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Thiamin
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mg
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0.050
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Riboflavin
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mg
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0.034
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Niacin
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mg
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0.168
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Vitamin B-6
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mg
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0.168
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Folate, total
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mcg
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13
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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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13
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Folate, DFE
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mcg_DFE
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13
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Choline, total
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mg
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12.8
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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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136
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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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425
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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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2431
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Vitamin A, IU
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IU
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2733
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Lycopene
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mcg
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267
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Lutein + zeaxanthin
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mcg
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1401
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Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
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mg
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1.23
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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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4.4
| | Lipids
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Fatty acids, total saturated
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g
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0.034
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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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0.002
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16:0
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g
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0.027
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18:0
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g
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0.005
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Fatty acids, total monounsaturated
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g
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0.062
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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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0.062
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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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0.072
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18:2 undifferentiated
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g
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0.066
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18:3 undifferentiated
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g
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0.007
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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
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Phytosterols
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mg
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7
| | Amino acids
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Tryptophan
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g
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0.017
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Threonine
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g
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0.050
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Isoleucine
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g
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0.042
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Leucine
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g
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0.071
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Lysine
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g
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0.055
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Methionine
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g
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0.008
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Cystine
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g
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0.022
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Phenylalanine
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g
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0.044
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Tyrosine
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g
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0.027
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Valine
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g
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0.050
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Arginine
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g
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0.042
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Histidine
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g
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0.020
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Alanine
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g
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0.049
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Aspartic acid
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g
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0.096
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Glutamic acid
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g
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0.128
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Glycine
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g
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0.042
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Proline
|
g
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0.037
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Serine
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g
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0.037
| | Other
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Alcohol, ethyl
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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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