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Mackerel

BLS 4.0 food: Mackerel raw (Makrele roh), code T107100 · cross-reference USDA FDC #175119

Per portion (125 g)

186 kcalenergy
23.3 gprotein
0 gfibre
10.4 gfat
0 gcarbohydrate
1659 mgEPA + DHA

Verified benefits — authorised EU health claims

Mackerel 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.
✓ 50 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
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Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
✓ 50 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
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Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 50 % 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.
✓ 1327 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.
✓ 739 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.
✓ 739 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.
✓ 76 % of fatty acids are unsaturated and they provide 33 % 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.
✓ 8 µg per 100 g = 160 % of the EU NRV (5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 8 µg per 100 g = 160 % of the EU NRV (5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function.
✓ 8 µg per 100 g = 160 % of the EU NRV (5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth.
✓ 8 µg per 100 g = 160 % 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.
✓ 8 µg per 100 g = 160 % of the EU NRV (5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Thiamine contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
✓ 0.17 mg per 100 g = 15 % of the EU NRV (1.1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Thiamine contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 0.17 mg per 100 g = 15 % of the EU NRV (1.1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Thiamine contributes to the normal function of the heart.
✓ 0.17 mg per 100 g = 15 % of the EU NRV (1.1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Riboflavin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
✓ 0.3 mg per 100 g = 21 % 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.
✓ 0.3 mg per 100 g = 21 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
✓ 0.3 mg per 100 g = 21 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
✓ 0.3 mg per 100 g = 21 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Riboflavin contributes to the normal metabolism of iron.
✓ 0.3 mg per 100 g = 21 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Riboflavin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 0.3 mg per 100 g = 21 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Niacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
✓ 15.3 mg per 100 g = 96 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Niacin contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 15.3 mg per 100 g = 96 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Niacin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
✓ 15.3 mg per 100 g = 96 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Niacin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 15.3 mg per 100 g = 96 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin B6 contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 0.27 mg per 100 g = 19 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin B6 contributes to normal red blood cell formation.
✓ 0.27 mg per 100 g = 19 % 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.
✓ 0.27 mg per 100 g = 19 % 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.
✓ 0.27 mg per 100 g = 19 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity.
✓ 0.27 mg per 100 g = 19 % 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.
✓ 8.8 µg per 100 g = 352 % of the EU NRV (2.5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 8.8 µg per 100 g = 352 % of the EU NRV (2.5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin B12 contributes to normal red blood cell formation.
✓ 8.8 µg per 100 g = 352 % 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.
✓ 8.8 µg per 100 g = 352 % 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.
✓ 8.8 µg per 100 g = 352 % 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.
✓ 220 mg per 100 g = 31 % of the EU NRV (700 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Selenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis.
✓ 44.1 µg per 100 g = 80 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
✓ 44.1 µg per 100 g = 80 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
✓ 44.1 µg per 100 g = 80 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 44.1 µg per 100 g = 80 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Selenium contributes to the normal thyroid function.
✓ 44.1 µg per 100 g = 80 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Iodine contributes to normal cognitive function.
✓ 24 µg per 100 g = 16 % 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.
✓ 24 µg per 100 g = 16 % of the EU NRV (150 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Iodine contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
✓ 24 µg per 100 g = 16 % of the EU NRV (150 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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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
Energy149 kcal186 kcalBLS ENERCC · Calculated by formula
Protein18.6 g23.3 gBLS PROT625 · Aggregated from several sources
reference
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Foundation Foods. Version Current: April 2024. Internet: fdc.nal.usda.gov.
Converted value from: Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Fat8.3 g10.4 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
Water68 g85 gBLS WATER · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Salt0.38 g0.48 gBLS NACL · Calculated by formula

Fats & fatty acids

Nutrientper 100 gper 125 g%NRVOrigin
Saturated fat1.7 g2.1 gBLS FASAT · Calculated by formula
Monounsaturated fat3.3 g4.1 gBLS FAMS · Calculated by formula
Polyunsaturated fat2.2 g2.8 gBLS FAPU · Calculated by formula
Omega-3 fatty acids (total)1.9 g2.3 gBLS FAPUN3 · Calculated by formula
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3)0.14 g0.18 gBLS F18:3CN3 · Other nutrient database
reference
Leibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016
EPA588 mg735 mgBLS F20:5CN3 · Other nutrient database
reference
Leibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016
DHA739 mg924 mgBLS F22:6CN3 · Other nutrient database
reference
Leibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016
EPA + DHA (long-chain omega-3)1327 mg1659 mgBLS
omega60.34 g0.42 gBLS FAPUN6 · Calculated by formula
Linoleic acid (omega-6)0.22 g0.28 gBLS F18:2CN6 · Other nutrient database
reference
Leibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016
Oleic acid1.8 g2.2 gBLS F18:1CN9 · Other nutrient database
reference
Leibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016
Cholesterol82 mg103 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 A54 µg67.5 µg7 %BLS VITAA · Calculated by formula
Vitamin D8 µg10 µg160 %BLS VITD · Calculated by formula
Vitamin E1.3 mg1.6 mg10 %BLS VITE · Other nutrient database
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013
Vitamin K2 µg2.5 µg3 %BLS VITK · Calculated by formula
Thiamin (vitamin B1)0.17 mg0.21 mg15 %BLS THIA · Scientific literature
reference
Converted value from: Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)0.3 mg0.38 mg21 %BLS RIBF · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013
Niacin (vitamin B3)15.3 mg19.1 mg96 %BLS NIAEQ · Calculated by formula
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)0.63 mg0.79 mg11 %BLS PANTAC · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013
Vitamin B60.27 mg0.34 mg19 %BLS VITB6 · Scientific literature
reference
Converted value from: Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013
Biotin5.8 µg7.3 µg12 %BLS BIOT · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013
Folate24 µg30 µg12 %BLS FOL · Calculated by formula
Vitamin B128.8 µg11 µg352 %BLS VITB12 · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013
Choline65 mg81.3 mgUSDA FDC 175119

Minerals & trace elements

Nutrientper 100 gper 125 g%NRVOrigin
Sodium153 mg191 mgBLS NA · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013
Potassium335 mg419 mg17 %BLS K · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013
Calcium20 mg25 mg3 %BLS CA · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013
Magnesium37 mg46.3 mg10 %BLS MG · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013
Phosphorus220 mg275 mg31 %BLS P · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013
Iron1 mg1.3 mg7 %BLS FE · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Alves, R. N., A. L. Maulvault, V. L. Barbosa, M. Fernandez-Tejedor, A. Tediosi, M. Kotterman, F. H. M. van den Heuvel, J. Robbens, J. O. Fernandes, R. Romme Rasmussen, J. J. Sloth and A. Marques; Oral bioaccessibility of toxic and essential elements in raw and cooked commercial seafood species available in European markets.; Food Chemistry; 2018; 267
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013
Zinc0.5 mg0.62 mg5 %BLS ZN · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Alves, R. N., A. L. Maulvault, V. L. Barbosa, M. Fernandez-Tejedor, A. Tediosi, M. Kotterman, F. H. M. van den Heuvel, J. Robbens, J. O. Fernandes, R. Romme Rasmussen, J. J. Sloth and A. Marques; Oral bioaccessibility of toxic and essential elements in raw and cooked commercial seafood species available in European markets.; Food Chemistry; 2018; 267
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013
Iodine24 µg30 µg16 %BLS ID · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013
Alves, R. N., A. L. Maulvault, V. L. Barbosa, M. Fernandez-Tejedor, A. Tediosi, M. Kotterman, F. H. M. van den Heuvel, J. Robbens, J. O. Fernandes, R. Romme Rasmussen, J. J. Sloth and A. Marques; Oral bioaccessibility of toxic and essential elements in raw and cooked commercial seafood species available in European markets.; Food Chemistry; 2018; 267
Selenium44.1 µg55.1 µg80 %USDA FDC 175119
Copper0.06 mg0.08 mg6 %BLS CU · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Alves, R. N., A. L. Maulvault, V. L. Barbosa, M. Fernandez-Tejedor, A. Tediosi, M. Kotterman, F. H. M. van den Heuvel, J. Robbens, J. O. Fernandes, R. Romme Rasmussen, J. J. Sloth and A. Marques; Oral bioaccessibility of toxic and essential elements in raw and cooked commercial seafood species available in European markets.; Food Chemistry; 2018; 267
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013
Manganese0.02 mg0.03 mg1 %BLS MN · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013
Alves, R. N., A. L. Maulvault, V. L. Barbosa, M. Fernandez-Tejedor, A. Tediosi, M. Kotterman, F. H. M. van den Heuvel, J. Robbens, J. O. Fernandes, R. Romme Rasmussen, J. J. Sloth and A. Marques; Oral bioaccessibility of toxic and essential elements in raw and cooked commercial seafood species available in European markets.; Food Chemistry; 2018; 267
fluoride0.03 mg0.04 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
Histidine0.69 g0.87 gBLS HIS · Aggregated from several sources
reference
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Foundation Foods. Version Current: April 2024. Internet: fdc.nal.usda.gov.
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Isoleucine0.97 g1.2 gBLS ILE · Aggregated from several sources
reference
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Foundation Foods. Version Current: April 2024. Internet: fdc.nal.usda.gov.
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Leucine1.7 g2.1 gBLS LEU · Aggregated from several sources
reference
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Foundation Foods. Version Current: April 2024. Internet: fdc.nal.usda.gov.
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Lysine1.7 g2.1 gBLS LYS · Aggregated from several sources
reference
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Foundation Foods. Version Current: April 2024. Internet: fdc.nal.usda.gov.
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Methionine0.6 g0.74 gBLS MET · Aggregated from several sources
reference
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Foundation Foods. Version Current: April 2024. Internet: fdc.nal.usda.gov.
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Phenylalanine0.78 g0.98 gBLS PHE · Aggregated from several sources
reference
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Foundation Foods. Version Current: April 2024. Internet: fdc.nal.usda.gov.
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Threonine0.89 g1.1 gBLS THR · Aggregated from several sources
reference
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Foundation Foods. Version Current: April 2024. Internet: fdc.nal.usda.gov.
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Tryptophan0.24 g0.3 gBLS TRP · Aggregated from several sources
reference
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Foundation Foods. Version Current: April 2024. Internet: fdc.nal.usda.gov.
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Valine1.1 g1.4 gBLS VAL · Aggregated from several sources
reference
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: Foundation Foods. Version Current: April 2024. Internet: fdc.nal.usda.gov.
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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