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Herring

BLS 4.0 food: Herring raw (Hering roh), code T102100 · cross-reference USDA FDC #175116

Per portion (125 g)

188 kcalenergy
21.5 gprotein
0 gfibre
11.3 gfat
0 gcarbohydrate
2468 mgEPA + DHA

Verified benefits — authorised EU health claims

Herring meets the legal condition for these claims (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EU) No 432/2012). The numbers show exactly why.

Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
✓ 46 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
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Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
✓ 46 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
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Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 46 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
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EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart.
✓ 1974 mg EPA+DHA per 100 g; condition for "source of omega-3": at least 40 mg EPA+DHA per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Beneficial effect obtained with 250 mg of EPA and DHA per day.
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DHA contributes to maintenance of normal brain function.
✓ 1206 mg DHA per 100 g; condition: at least 40 mg DHA per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Beneficial effect obtained with 250 mg of DHA per day.
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DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
✓ 1206 mg DHA per 100 g; condition: at least 40 mg DHA per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Beneficial effect obtained with 250 mg of DHA per day.
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Replacing saturated fats in the diet with unsaturated fats contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.
✓ 71 % of fatty acids are unsaturated and they provide 34 % of energy; condition for "high unsaturated fat": at least 70 % and more than 20 %.
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Vitamin D contributes to normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus.
✓ 16 µg per 100 g = 320 % of the EU NRV (5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 16 µg per 100 g = 320 % of the EU NRV (5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function.
✓ 16 µg per 100 g = 320 % of the EU NRV (5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth.
✓ 16 µg per 100 g = 320 % of the EU NRV (5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 16 µg per 100 g = 320 % of the EU NRV (5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Riboflavin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
✓ 0.23 mg per 100 g = 16 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal red blood cells.
✓ 0.23 mg per 100 g = 16 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
✓ 0.23 mg per 100 g = 16 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
✓ 0.23 mg per 100 g = 16 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Riboflavin contributes to the normal metabolism of iron.
✓ 0.23 mg per 100 g = 16 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Riboflavin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 0.23 mg per 100 g = 16 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Niacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
✓ 6.9 mg per 100 g = 43 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Niacin contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 6.9 mg per 100 g = 43 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Niacin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
✓ 6.9 mg per 100 g = 43 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Niacin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 6.9 mg per 100 g = 43 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Pantothenic acid contributes to normal mental performance.
✓ 0.94 mg per 100 g = 16 % of the EU NRV (6 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Pantothenic acid contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 0.94 mg per 100 g = 16 % of the EU NRV (6 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin B6 contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 0.45 mg per 100 g = 32 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin B6 contributes to normal red blood cell formation.
✓ 0.45 mg per 100 g = 32 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 0.45 mg per 100 g = 32 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 0.45 mg per 100 g = 32 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity.
✓ 0.45 mg per 100 g = 32 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin B12 contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
✓ 10 µg per 100 g = 400 % of the EU NRV (2.5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 10 µg per 100 g = 400 % of the EU NRV (2.5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin B12 contributes to normal red blood cell formation.
✓ 10 µg per 100 g = 400 % of the EU NRV (2.5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 10 µg per 100 g = 400 % of the EU NRV (2.5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 10 µg per 100 g = 400 % of the EU NRV (2.5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
✓ 335 mg per 100 g = 17 % of the EU NRV (2000 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Potassium contributes to normal muscle function.
✓ 335 mg per 100 g = 17 % of the EU NRV (2000 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 225 mg per 100 g = 32 % of the EU NRV (700 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Selenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis.
✓ 36.5 µg per 100 g = 66 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
✓ 36.5 µg per 100 g = 66 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
✓ 36.5 µg per 100 g = 66 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 36.5 µg per 100 g = 66 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Selenium contributes to the normal thyroid function.
✓ 36.5 µg per 100 g = 66 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Iodine contributes to normal cognitive function.
✓ 49 µg per 100 g = 33 % of the EU NRV (150 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Iodine contributes to the normal production of thyroid hormones and normal thyroid function.
✓ 49 µg per 100 g = 33 % of the EU NRV (150 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Iodine contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
✓ 49 µg per 100 g = 33 % of the EU NRV (150 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Also low in sodium — which relates to the authorised claims: “Reducing consumption of sodium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.”

Goals this food supports

Full nutrient profile

Values per 100 g edible portion as published by the Max Rubner-Institut (BLS 4.0, 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0). "Origin" is the MRI's own data-provenance label; open "reference" for the underlying study or database. %NRV = share of the EU Nutrient Reference Value (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011, Annex XIII).

Energy & macronutrients

Nutrientper 100 gper 125 g%NRVOrigin
Energy150 kcal188 kcalBLS ENERCC · Calculated by formula
Protein17.2 g21.5 gBLS PROT625 · Aggregated from several sources
reference
National Food Institute, Food data (frida.fooddata.dk), version 5.2, May 2024
Converted value from: Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Fat9 g11.3 gBLS FAT · Other nutrient database
reference
Leibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie, SFK Online Version 2016
Carbohydrate (available)0 g0 gBLS CHO · Calculated by formula
Sugars (total)0 g0 gBLS SUGAR · Calculated by formula
starch0 g0 gBLS STARCH · Logische Null
Dietary fibre0 g0 gBLS FIBT · Logische Null
fibreSoluble0 g0 gBLS FIBSOL · Musterberechnung
Water78.4 g98 gBLS WATER · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Tenyang, N.;Womeni, H.M.; Linder, M.; Tiencheu, B.; Villeneuve, P.; Tchouanguep Mbiapo, F.; The chemical composition, fatty acid, amino acid profiles and mineral content of six fish species commercialized on the Wouri river coast in Cameroon; Rivista Italiana delle Sostanze Grasse; 2014; 91; 2
Vahteristo L.T., Ollilainen V. and Varo P.; Liquid chromatographic determination of folate monoglutamates in fish, meat, egg and dairy products consumed in Finland; Journal of AOAC International; 1997; 80; 2
Salt0.24 g0.3 gBLS NACL · Calculated by formula

Fats & fatty acids

Nutrientper 100 gper 125 g%NRVOrigin
Saturated fat2.3 g2.9 gBLS FASAT · Calculated by formula
Monounsaturated fat2.9 g3.6 gBLS FAMS · Calculated by formula
Polyunsaturated fat2.7 g3.4 gBLS FAPU · Calculated by formula
Omega-3 fatty acids (total)2.4 g3 gBLS FAPUN3 · Calculated by formula
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3)0.15 g0.19 gBLS F18:3CN3 · Other nutrient database
reference
Leibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016
EPA768 mg960 mgBLS F20:5CN3 · Other nutrient database
reference
Leibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016
DHA1206 mg1508 mgBLS F22:6CN3 · Other nutrient database
reference
Leibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016
EPA + DHA (long-chain omega-3)1974 mg2468 mgBLS
omega60.32 g0.4 gBLS FAPUN6 · Calculated by formula
Linoleic acid (omega-6)0.27 g0.34 gBLS F18:2CN6 · Other nutrient database
reference
Leibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016
Oleic acid1.2 g1.5 gBLS F18:1CN9 · Other nutrient database
reference
Leibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016
Cholesterol60 mg75 mgBLS CHORL · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7

Vitamins

Nutrientper 100 gper 125 g%NRVOrigin
Vitamin A8 µg10 µg1 %BLS VITAA · Calculated by formula
Vitamin D16 µg20 µg320 %BLS VITD · Calculated by formula
Vitamin E1.7 mg2.2 mg14 %BLS VITE · Other nutrient database
reference
Converted value from: Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Vitamin K0.2 µg0.25 µg0 %BLS VITK · Calculated by formula
Vitamin C1 mg1.3 mg1 %BLS VITC · Übernommener Wert
Thiamin (vitamin B1)0.05 mg0.06 mg4 %BLS THIA · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)0.23 mg0.29 mg16 %BLS RIBF · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Niacin (vitamin B3)6.9 mg8.6 mg43 %BLS NIAEQ · Calculated by formula
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)0.94 mg1.2 mg16 %BLS PANTAC · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Vitamin B60.45 mg0.56 mg32 %BLS VITB6 · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Biotin5 µg6.3 µg10 %BLS BIOT · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Folate11 µg13.8 µg6 %BLS FOL · Calculated by formula
Vitamin B1210 µg12.5 µg400 %BLS VITB12 · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Choline65 mg81.3 mgUSDA FDC 175116

Minerals & trace elements

Nutrientper 100 gper 125 g%NRVOrigin
Sodium96 mg120 mgBLS NA · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Potassium335 mg419 mg17 %BLS K · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Calcium52 mg65 mg7 %BLS CA · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Magnesium26 mg32.5 mg7 %BLS MG · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Phosphorus225 mg281 mg32 %BLS P · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Iron1 mg1.3 mg7 %BLS FE · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Zinc0.77 mg0.96 mg8 %BLS ZN · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2012; 2012
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2017; 2017
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2004; 2004
Iodine49 µg61.3 µg33 %BLS ID · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Selenium36.5 µg45.6 µg66 %USDA FDC 175116
Copper0.08 mg0.1 mg8 %BLS CU · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2012; 2012
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2017; 2017
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2004; 2004
Manganese0.01 mg0.01 mg1 %BLS MN · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
fluoride0.1 mg0.13 mgBLS FD · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7

Essential amino acids

Nutrientper 100 gper 125 g%NRVOrigin
Histidine0.47 g0.58 gBLS HIS · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
National Food Institute, Food data (frida.fooddata.dk), version 5.2, May 2024
Isoleucine0.96 g1.2 gBLS ILE · Aggregated from several sources
reference
National Food Institute, Food data (frida.fooddata.dk), version 5.2, May 2024
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Leucine1.5 g1.9 gBLS LEU · Aggregated from several sources
reference
National Food Institute, Food data (frida.fooddata.dk), version 5.2, May 2024
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Lysine1.6 g2 gBLS LYS · Aggregated from several sources
reference
National Food Institute, Food data (frida.fooddata.dk), version 5.2, May 2024
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Methionine0.52 g0.66 gBLS MET · Aggregated from several sources
reference
National Food Institute, Food data (frida.fooddata.dk), version 5.2, May 2024
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Phenylalanine0.72 g0.9 gBLS PHE · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
National Food Institute, Food data (frida.fooddata.dk), version 5.2, May 2024
Threonine0.84 g1.1 gBLS THR · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
National Food Institute, Food data (frida.fooddata.dk), version 5.2, May 2024
Tryptophan0.17 g0.21 gBLS TRP · Aggregated from several sources
reference
National Food Institute, Food data (frida.fooddata.dk), version 5.2, May 2024
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Valine1 g1.3 gBLS VAL · Aggregated from several sources
reference
National Food Institute, Food data (frida.fooddata.dk), version 5.2, May 2024
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7

Sources

Max Rubner-Institut (2025): Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. Karlsruhe. DOI: 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0. Licence CC BY 4.0. Selenium and choline: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: SR Legacy, 2018. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

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