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Pistachios

BLS 4.0 food: Pistachio nut (Pistazie), code H250100 · cross-reference USDA FDC #170184

Per portion (25 g)

150 kcalenergy
5.2 gprotein
2.7 gfibre
12.9 gfat
1.9 gcarbohydrate

Verified benefits — authorised EU health claims

Pistachios 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.
✓ 14 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
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Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
✓ 14 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
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Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 14 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
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Replacing saturated fats in the diet with unsaturated fats contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.
✓ 87 % of fatty acids are unsaturated and they provide 63 % of energy; condition for "high unsaturated fat": at least 70 % and more than 20 %.
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Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
✓ 5.2 mg per 100 g = 43 % of the EU NRV (12 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting.
✓ 13.2 µg per 100 g = 18 % of the EU NRV (75 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 13.2 µg per 100 g = 18 % of the EU NRV (75 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Thiamine contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
✓ 0.69 mg per 100 g = 63 % of the EU NRV (1.1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Thiamine contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 0.69 mg per 100 g = 63 % of the EU NRV (1.1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Thiamine contributes to the normal function of the heart.
✓ 0.69 mg per 100 g = 63 % of the EU NRV (1.1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Niacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
✓ 6.5 mg per 100 g = 41 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Niacin contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 6.5 mg per 100 g = 41 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Niacin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
✓ 6.5 mg per 100 g = 41 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Niacin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 6.5 mg per 100 g = 41 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin B6 contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 1.5 mg per 100 g = 107 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin B6 contributes to normal red blood cell formation.
✓ 1.5 mg per 100 g = 107 % 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.
✓ 1.5 mg per 100 g = 107 % 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.
✓ 1.5 mg per 100 g = 107 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity.
✓ 1.5 mg per 100 g = 107 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Biotin contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 17 µg per 100 g = 34 % of the EU NRV (50 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
✓ 17 µg per 100 g = 34 % of the EU NRV (50 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
✓ 17 µg per 100 g = 34 % of the EU NRV (50 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.
✓ 58 µg per 100 g = 29 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Folate contributes to normal blood formation.
✓ 58 µg per 100 g = 29 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Folate contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 58 µg per 100 g = 29 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Folate contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 58 µg per 100 g = 29 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 58 µg per 100 g = 29 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Folate has a role in the process of cell division.
✓ 58 µg per 100 g = 29 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 129 mg per 100 g = 16 % of the EU NRV (800 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal teeth.
✓ 129 mg per 100 g = 16 % of the EU NRV (800 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Calcium contributes to normal muscle function.
✓ 129 mg per 100 g = 16 % of the EU NRV (800 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Calcium contributes to normal blood clotting.
✓ 129 mg per 100 g = 16 % of the EU NRV (800 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 183 mg per 100 g = 49 % of the EU NRV (375 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function.
✓ 183 mg per 100 g = 49 % of the EU NRV (375 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 183 mg per 100 g = 49 % of the EU NRV (375 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Magnesium contributes to normal protein synthesis.
✓ 183 mg per 100 g = 49 % of the EU NRV (375 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 183 mg per 100 g = 49 % of the EU NRV (375 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 500 mg per 100 g = 71 % of the EU NRV (700 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Iron contributes to normal cognitive function.
✓ 6.9 mg per 100 g = 49 % of the EU NRV (14 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Iron contributes to normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin.
✓ 6.9 mg per 100 g = 49 % of the EU NRV (14 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Iron contributes to normal oxygen transport in the body.
✓ 6.9 mg per 100 g = 49 % of the EU NRV (14 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Iron contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 6.9 mg per 100 g = 49 % of the EU NRV (14 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 6.9 mg per 100 g = 49 % of the EU NRV (14 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to normal cognitive function.
✓ 2.9 mg per 100 g = 29 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to normal fertility and reproduction.
✓ 2.9 mg per 100 g = 29 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood.
✓ 2.9 mg per 100 g = 29 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 2.9 mg per 100 g = 29 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
✓ 2.9 mg per 100 g = 29 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
✓ 2.9 mg per 100 g = 29 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
✓ 2.9 mg per 100 g = 29 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
✓ 2.9 mg per 100 g = 29 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 2.9 mg per 100 g = 29 % of the EU NRV (10 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Copper contributes to maintenance of normal connective tissues.
✓ 1.2 mg per 100 g = 119 % of the EU NRV (1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation.
✓ 1.2 mg per 100 g = 119 % of the EU NRV (1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Copper contributes to normal iron transport in the body.
✓ 1.2 mg per 100 g = 119 % of the EU NRV (1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Copper contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 1.2 mg per 100 g = 119 % of the EU NRV (1 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 1.2 mg per 100 g = 62 % of the EU NRV (2 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue.
✓ 1.2 mg per 100 g = 62 % of the EU NRV (2 mg); 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 25 g%NRVOrigin
Energy599 kcal150 kcalBLS ENERCC · Calculated by formula
Protein20.8 g5.2 gBLS PROT625 · Other nutrient database
reference
Converted value from: Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Fat51.6 g12.9 gBLS FAT · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Carbohydrate (available)7.6 g1.9 gBLS CHO · Calculated by formula
Sugars (total)6.6 g1.7 gBLS SUGAR · Calculated by formula
starch0.96 g0.24 gBLS STARCH · Übernommener Wert
Dietary fibre10.6 g2.7 gBLS FIBT · Other nutrient database
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Converted value from: Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
fibreSoluble0.31 g0.08 gBLS FIBSOL · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Water5.9 g1.5 gBLS WATER · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Salt0.73 g0.18 gBLS NACL · Calculated by formula

Fats & fatty acids

Nutrientper 100 gper 25 g%NRVOrigin
Saturated fat6.1 g1.5 gBLS FASAT · Calculated by formula
Monounsaturated fat34.6 g8.6 gBLS FAMS · Calculated by formula
Polyunsaturated fat7.6 g1.9 gBLS FAPU · Calculated by formula
Omega-3 fatty acids (total)0.2 g0.05 gBLS FAPUN3 · Calculated by formula
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3)0.2 g0.05 gBLS F18:3CN3 · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
EPA0 mg0 mgBLS F20:5CN3 · Logische Null
DHA0 mg0 mgBLS F22:6CN3 · Logische Null
EPA + DHA (long-chain omega-3)0 mg0 mgBLS
omega67.4 g1.9 gBLS FAPUN6 · Calculated by formula
Linoleic acid (omega-6)7.4 g1.9 gBLS F18:2CN6 · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Oleic acid33.9 g8.5 gBLS F18:1CN9 · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Cholesterol0.5 mg0.13 mgBLS CHORL · Übernommener Wert

Vitamins

Nutrientper 100 gper 25 g%NRVOrigin
Vitamin A12 µg3 µg2 %BLS VITAA · Calculated by formula
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg0 %BLS VITD · Calculated by formula
Vitamin E5.2 mg1.3 mg43 %BLS VITE · Other nutrient database
reference
Converted value from: Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Vitamin K13.2 µg3.3 µg18 %BLS VITK · Calculated by formula
Vitamin C7 mg1.8 mg9 %BLS VITC · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Thiamin (vitamin B1)0.69 mg0.17 mg63 %BLS THIA · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)0.2 mg0.05 mg14 %BLS RIBF · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Niacin (vitamin B3)6.5 mg1.6 mg41 %BLS NIAEQ · Calculated by formula
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)0.62 mg0.15 mg10 %BLS PANTAC · Übernommener Wert
Vitamin B61.5 mg0.38 mg107 %BLS VITB6 · Übernommener Wert
Biotin17 µg4.3 µg34 %BLS BIOT · Übernommener Wert
Folate58 µg14.5 µg29 %BLS FOL · Calculated by formula
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg0 %BLS VITB12 · Logische Null

Minerals & trace elements

Nutrientper 100 gper 25 g%NRVOrigin
Sodium291 mg72.8 mgBLS NA · Scientific literature
reference
Converted value from: Tošić, S. B., S. S. Mitić, D. S. Velimirović, G. S. Stojanović, A. N. Pavlović and E. T. Pecev-Marinković; Elemental composition of edible nuts: fast optimization and validation procedure of an ICP-OES method.; Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture; 2015; 95; 11
Potassium5.6 mg1.4 mg0 %BLS K · Scientific literature
reference
Converted value from: Tošić, S. B., S. S. Mitić, D. S. Velimirović, G. S. Stojanović, A. N. Pavlović and E. T. Pecev-Marinković; Elemental composition of edible nuts: fast optimization and validation procedure of an ICP-OES method.; Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture; 2015; 95; 11
Calcium129 mg32.3 mg16 %BLS CA · Scientific literature
reference
Converted value from: Tošić, S. B., S. S. Mitić, D. S. Velimirović, G. S. Stojanović, A. N. Pavlović and E. T. Pecev-Marinković; Elemental composition of edible nuts: fast optimization and validation procedure of an ICP-OES method.; Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture; 2015; 95; 11
Magnesium183 mg45.6 mg49 %BLS MG · Scientific literature
reference
Converted value from: Tošić, S. B., S. S. Mitić, D. S. Velimirović, G. S. Stojanović, A. N. Pavlović and E. T. Pecev-Marinković; Elemental composition of edible nuts: fast optimization and validation procedure of an ICP-OES method.; Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture; 2015; 95; 11
Phosphorus500 mg125 mg71 %BLS P · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Iron6.9 mg1.7 mg49 %BLS FE · Scientific literature
reference
Converted value from: Tošić, S. B., S. S. Mitić, D. S. Velimirović, G. S. Stojanović, A. N. Pavlović and E. T. Pecev-Marinković; Elemental composition of edible nuts: fast optimization and validation procedure of an ICP-OES method.; Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture; 2015; 95; 11
Zinc2.9 mg0.72 mg29 %BLS ZN · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2007; 2007
Converted value from: Tošić, S. B., S. S. Mitić, D. S. Velimirović, G. S. Stojanović, A. N. Pavlović and E. T. Pecev-Marinković; Elemental composition of edible nuts: fast optimization and validation procedure of an ICP-OES method.; Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture; 2015; 95; 11
Iodine0 µg0 µg0 %BLS ID · Übernommener Wert
Selenium7 µg1.8 µg13 %USDA FDC 170184
Copper1.2 mg0.3 mg119 %BLS CU · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Converted value from: Tošić, S. B., S. S. Mitić, D. S. Velimirović, G. S. Stojanović, A. N. Pavlović and E. T. Pecev-Marinković; Elemental composition of edible nuts: fast optimization and validation procedure of an ICP-OES method.; Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture; 2015; 95; 11
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2007; 2007
Manganese1.2 mg0.31 mg62 %BLS MN · Scientific literature
reference
Converted value from: Tošić, S. B., S. S. Mitić, D. S. Velimirović, G. S. Stojanović, A. N. Pavlović and E. T. Pecev-Marinković; Elemental composition of edible nuts: fast optimization and validation procedure of an ICP-OES method.; Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture; 2015; 95; 11

Essential amino acids

Nutrientper 100 gper 25 g%NRVOrigin
Histidine0.46 g0.12 gBLS HIS · Musterberechnung
Isoleucine0.81 g0.2 gBLS ILE · Musterberechnung
Leucine1.4 g0.36 gBLS LEU · Musterberechnung
Lysine0.99 g0.25 gBLS LYS · Musterberechnung
Methionine0.31 g0.08 gBLS MET · Musterberechnung
Phenylalanine0.99 g0.25 gBLS PHE · Musterberechnung
Threonine0.63 g0.16 gBLS THR · Musterberechnung
Tryptophan0.3 g0.08 gBLS TRP · Musterberechnung
Valine1.1 g0.28 gBLS VAL · Musterberechnung

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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