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Super Foods that Heal -PINEAPPLE |
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Written by Toma Grubb
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Thursday, 23 November 2006 |
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PINEAPPLE
Health Benefits of Pineapple
Pineapples are nutritionally packed members of the bromeliad family. This delightful tropical fruit is high in the enzyme bromelain and the antioxidant vitamin C, both of which plays a major role in the body's healing process.
Bromelain is a natural anti-inflammatory that has many health benefits and encourages healing. According to Dr. Andrew Weil, bromelain is very effective in treating bruises, sprains and strains by reducing swelling, tenderness and pain. This powerful anti-inflammatory effect can also help relieve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and reduce postoperative swelling. Additionally, the bromelain contained in fresh pineapple can relieve indigestion. This enzyme helps break down the amino acid bonds in proteins, which promotes good digestion.
Pineapples provide an ample supply of vitamin C too, a commonly known antioxidant that protects the body from free radical damage and boosts the immune system. Vitamin C helps build and repair bodily tissue and promotes wound healing. The body uses vitamin C to help metabolize fats and cholesterol, absorb iron, and synthesize amino acids and collagen. Collagen is one of the primary building blocks of skin, cartilage and bones. Vitamin C also decreases the severity of colds and infections.
Furthermore, due to its high vitamin C content, pineapples are good for your oral health as well. A study conducted at the State University of New York at Buffalo found that vitamin C can reduce your risk of gingivitis and periodontal disease. Besides increasing the ability of connective tissue to repair itself, vitamin C also increases the body's ability to fight invading bacteria and other toxins that contribute to gum disease. Periodontal disease, which destroys gum tissue and underlying jawbones, has been linked to heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.
So if you want a natural way to enhance your body's healing mechanisms, promote overall good health and tantalize your taste buds, pineapples are the way to go. Choose the fresh fruit because it has the most healing properties. Unfortunately, most of the bromelain in canned pineapple is destroyed due to the heat used in the canning process.
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Nutrition Facts
serving size: servings: 11.0
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| Calories per serving: |
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calories 224.79;Calories from fat 0.5
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% daily value*
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| Total Fat 0.5 |
| Saturated Fat 0.1 |
| Trans Fat 0.00 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.49 g |
| Monounsaturated fat 0.07 g |
| Cholesterol 0.00 mg |
| Sodium 421.26 mg |
| Potassium 713.31 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate 40.36 g |
| Net Carbohydrate 27.26 g |
| Dietary fiber 13.10 g |
| Sugars 0.00 g |
| Protien 15.35 g |
| Vitamin A 0.00 Vitamin C 2.12 mg |
| Calcium 49.56 mg Iron 5.20 mg |
| Actual values are used in this label instead of % of DRV |
Total Protien 26.60%
Total Carbohydrate 69.95%
Total Fat 3.45%
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Serves 1.0 •
224.79 Calories per serving. • PCF Ratio: 27-70-3
Protein per serving: 15.35 g g • Carbohydrate per serving: 40.36 g g •
Fat per serving: 0.89 g g
Ingredients:
1 cup - KIDNEY BEAN, RED, BOILED W/SALT, mature seeds
Recipe Directions:
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Complete Nutrient Analysis:
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Nutrient
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Calories 224.79
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Food Energy (kj) 940.52 kj
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Protein (g) 15.35 g
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Calories from Protein 59.79
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% Calories from Protein 26.60 |
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Carbohydrates (g) 40.36 g
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Calories from Carbohydrates 157.24
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% Calories from Carbohydrates 69.95 |
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Est. Net Carbs (g) 27.26 g
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Starch (g)* 0.00 g
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Sugars (g) 0.00 g |
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Glucose (g)* 0.00 g
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Fructose (g)* 0.00 g
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Galactose (g)* 0.00 g |
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Sucrose (g)* 0.00 g
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Lactose (g)* 0.00 g
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Maltose (g)* 0.00 g |
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Dietary Fiber (g) 13.10 g
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Total Fat (g) 0.89 g
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Calories from Fat 7.76
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% Calories from Fat 3.45 |
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Saturated Fat (g) 0.13 g
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Trans Fat (g) 0.00 g
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Trans-Monoenoic Fat (g)0.00 g
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Trans-Polyenoic Fat (g) 0.00 g |
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Monounsaturated Fat (g) 0.07 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 0.49 g
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Omega-3 (g) 0.00 g |
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Omega-6 (g) 0.00 g
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Cholesterol (mg) 0.00 mg
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Ash (g) 1.93 g
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Water (g) 118.48 g |
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Alcohol (g) 0.00 g
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Calories From Alcohol 0.00
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% Calories from Alcohol 0.00 |
Vitamins
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Vit-A IU 0.00
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Vit-B1 Thiamine (mg) 0.28 mg
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Vit-B2 Riboflavin (mg) 0.10 mg
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Vit-B3 Niacin (mg) 1.02 mg
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Vit-B5 Pantothenic Acid (mg) 0.39 mg
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Vit-B6 Pyridoxine (mg) 0.21 mg
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Total Folate (mcg) 230.10 mcg
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Folate, Food (mcg) 230.10 mcg
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Folic Acid (mcg) 0.00 mcg
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Folate, DFE (mcg_DFE) 230.10 mcg_DFE
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Vit-B12 Cyanocobalami (mcg) 0.00 mcg
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Vit-H (mcg) Biotin* 0.00 mcg
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Vit-C (mg) 2.12 mg
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Vit-D (IU)* 0.00 IU
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Tocopherol, Alpha (mg) 0.00 mg
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Tocopherol, Beta (mg)* 0.00 mg
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Tocopherol, Gamma (mg)* 0.00 mg
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Tocopherol, Delta (mg)* 0.00 mg
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Vit-E (IU)* 0.00 IU
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Vit-K (mcg) 0.00 mcg
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Minerals
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Calcium (mg) 49.56 mg
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Magnesium (mg) 79.65 mg
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Phosphorus (mg) 251.34 mg |
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Potassium (mg) 713.31 mg
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Sodium (mg) 421.26 mg
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Chloride (mg)* 0.00 mg |
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Chromium (mcg)* 0.00 mcg
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Copper (mg) 0.43 mg
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Fluroide (mg)* 0.00 mg |
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Iodine (mcg)* 0.00 mcg
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Iron (mg) 5.20 mg
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Manganese (mg) 0.84 mg |
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Molybdenum (mcg)* 0.00 mcg
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Selenium (mcg) 2.12 mcg
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Zinc (mg) 1.89 mg |
Carotenoids, Flavonoids, Phytonutrients
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Theobromine (mg) 0.00 mg
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Phytosterols (mg)* 0.00 mg
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Stigmasterol (mg)* 0.00 mg |
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Campesterol (mg)* 0.00 mg
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Beta-sitosterol (mg)* 0.00 mg
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Vit-A (mcg_RAE) 0.00 mcg_RAE |
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Retinol (mcg) 0.00 mcg
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Carotene, beta (mcg) 0.00 mcg
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Carotene, alpha (mcg) 0.00 mcg |
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Cryptoxanthin, beta (mcg) 0.00 mcg
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Lycopene (mcg) 0.00 mcg
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Lutein+zeaxanthin (mcg) 0.00 mcg |
Amino Acids
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Histidine (g)*0.43 g
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Isoleucine (g)*0.68 g
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Leucine (g)*1.23 g |
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Lysine (g)*1.05 g
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Methionine (g)*0.23 g
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Phenylalanine (g)*0.83 g |
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Threonine (g)*0.65 g
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Tryptophan (g)*0.18 g
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Valine (g)*0.80 g |
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Alanine (g)*0.64 g
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Arginine (g)*0.95 g
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Aspartic acid (g)*1.86 g |
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Cystine (g)*0.17 g
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Glutamic acid (g)*2.34 g
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Glycine (g)*0.60 g |
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Hydroxyproline (g)*0.00 g
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Proline (g)*0.65 g
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Serine (g)*0.84 g |
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Tyrosine (g)*0.43 g
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Fatty Acids
| Saturated Fatty Acids |
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FA 4:0 (g)0.00 g
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FA 6:0 (g)0.00 g
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FA 8:0 (g)0.00 g |
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FA 10:0 (g)0.00 g
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FA 12:0 (g)0.00 g
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FA 13:0 (g)*0.00 g |
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FA 14:0 (g)0.00 g
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FA 15:0 (g)*0.00 g
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FA 16:0 (g)0.11 g |
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FA 17:0 (g)*0.00 g
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FA 18:0 (g)0.01 g
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FA 20:0 (g)*0.00 g |
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FA 22:0 (g)*0.00 g
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FA 24:0 (g)*0.00 g
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Monounsaturated Fatty
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Acids
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The good fats |
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FA 14:1 (g)*0.00 g
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FA 15:1 (g)*0.00 g
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FA 16:1 undifferentiated (g)0.00 g |
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FA 16:1 c (g)*0.00 g
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FA 16:1 t (g)*0.00 g
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FA 17:1 (g)*0.00 g |
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FA 18:1 undifferentiated (g)0.07 g
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FA 18:1 c (g)*0.00 g
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FA 18:1 t (g)*0.00 g |
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FA 20:1 (g)0.00 g
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FA 22:1 undifferentiated (g)0.00 g
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FA 22:1 c (g)*0.00 g |
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FA 24:1 c (g)*0.00 g
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Polyunsaturated Fatty
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Acids
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More good fats |
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FA 18:2 undifferentiated (g)0.19 g
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FA 18:2 n-6 c,c (g)*0.00 g
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FA 18:2 i (g)*0.00 g |
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FA 18:2 t not further defined (g)*0.00 g
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FA 18:2 CLAs (g)*0.00 g
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FA 18:3 undifferentiated (g)0.30 g |
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FA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (g)*0.00 g
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FA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c (g)*0.00 g
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FA 18:3 i (g)*0.00 g |
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FA 18:4 (g)0.00 g
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FA 20:2 n-6 c,c (g)*0.00 g
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FA 20:3 undifferentiated (g)*0.00 g |
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FA 20:4 undifferentiated (g)0.00 g
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FA 20:5 n-3 (g)0.00 g
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FA 22:5 n-3 (g)0.00 g |
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FA 22:6 n-3 (g)0.00 g
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Nutrients marked with an asterisk (*) indicate data totals with some values not available. This may result in an under reporting of values.
Food manufacturers usually do not report all food nutrient values.
These nutrient values generated from the USDA Nutrient research Database using NutriBase 7 Nutrition software
Copyright © 2007, by NutriCoach. All rights Reserved.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 15 February 2007 )
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