USDA DatasetProtein fulfills many roles in the body by supporting growth, maintenance and repair of cells and producing enzymes and hormones.
Fat provides energy and contributes to cell building. Fat is made up of fatty acids that can be grouped into saturated fatty acids (SFA), trans fatty acids (TFA), polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) & monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA).
Calculated as total weight- (protein- fat- water-ash- any other measured food components)
Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate that is not broken down by the body. It aids in healthy digestion, reduces harmful cholesterol levels in the blood, and is critical in influencing the diversity and composition of the gut microbiome.
Starch is a type of carbohydrate that provides significant energy for the body by being broken down into glucose.
Lactose is a type of sugar in milk that can be broken down for energy.
Thiamin is a B vitamin required by cells for normal function and growth, including converting food into energy and creating building blocks for DNA.
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) helps convert food into energy and protects cells from damage due to oxidative stress.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) assists cells in converting food into energy and DNA repair. This measures the sum of total niacin.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal) assists in chemical reactions required for protein synthesis and red blood cell production.
Vitamin B7 (biotin) is required for cellular growth and function and assists in building and breaking down fats, carbohydrates, and protein.
The sum of folate (food/intrinsic) and folic acid.
This is a metabolite of a nutrient that is made via a similar method to trans fats and correlates with them.
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