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Starfruit Nutrition
the nutritional value of starfruit and full starfruit nutrition information...
*The starfruit is a good source of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and vitamin C.
The starfruit is a very good source of vitamin B5 which helps to turn carbohydrates and fats into energy. B5 also plays a part in the health of your adrenal glands.
Starfruits are also a good source of vitamin C which helps to prevent tissues and cells from free radical damage, which helps to prevent cancer. Vitamin C also aids dietary iron absorption.
Containing a fairly good amount of potassium, starfruits can help the nerves and muscles to function and also maintains the bodies' acid balance. Potassium also helps to lower the risk of high blood pressure.
* A small percentage of people should be aware that the starfruit contains oxalic acid which can be detrimental to people with kidney problems.
One starfruit contains around 28 calories.
THE FULL NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF STARFRUIT:
Carambola, (starfruit), rawRefuse: 3% (Seeds and stem end)
Scientific Name: Averrhoa carambola
NDB No: 09060 (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 (3-5/8" long)
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91g
| | Proximates
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Water
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g
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83.16
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Energy
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kcal
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28
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Energy
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kJ
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116
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Protein
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g
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0.95
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Total lipid (fat)
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g
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0.30
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Ash
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g
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0.47
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Carbohydrate, by difference
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g
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6.12
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Fiber, total dietary
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g
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2.5
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Sugars, total
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g
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3.62
| | Minerals
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Calcium, Ca
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mg
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3
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Iron, Fe
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mg
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0.07
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Magnesium, Mg
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mg
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9
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Phosphorus, P
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mg
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11
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Potassium, K
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mg
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121
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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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0.11
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Copper, Cu
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mg
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0.125
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Manganese, Mn
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mg
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0.034
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Selenium, Se
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mcg
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0.5
| | Vitamins
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Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid
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mg
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31.3
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Thiamin
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mg
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0.013
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Riboflavin
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mg
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0.015
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Niacin
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mg
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0.334
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Pantothenic acid
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mg
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0.356
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Vitamin B-6
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mg
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0.015
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Folate, total
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mcg
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11
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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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11
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Folate, DFE
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mcg_DFE
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11
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Choline, total
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mg
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6.9
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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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3
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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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23
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Carotene, alpha
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mcg
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22
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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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56
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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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60
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Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
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mg
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0.14
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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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0.0
| | Lipids
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Fatty acids, total saturated
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g
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0.017
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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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0.010
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18:0
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g
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0.007
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Fatty acids, total monounsaturated
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g
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0.027
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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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0.027
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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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0.167
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18:2 undifferentiated
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g
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0.143
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18:3 undifferentiated
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g
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0.025
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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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0.040
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Isoleucine
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g
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0.040
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Leucine
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g
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0.070
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Lysine
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g
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0.070
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Methionine
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g
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0.019
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Phenylalanine
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g
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0.034
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Tyrosine
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g
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0.040
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Valine
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g
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0.045
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Arginine
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g
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0.019
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Histidine
|
g
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0.007
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Alanine
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g
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0.065
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Aspartic acid
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g
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0.089
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Glutamic acid
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g
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0.135
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Glycine
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g
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0.045
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Proline
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g
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0.045
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Serine
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g
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0.076
| | 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
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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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