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Trout

BLS 4.0 food: Trout raw (Forelle roh), code T422100 · cross-reference USDA FDC #173717

Per portion (125 g)

195 kcalenergy
26.9 gprotein
0 gfibre
9.5 gfat
0 gcarbohydrate
1280 mgEPA + DHA

Verified benefits — authorised EU health claims

Trout 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.
✓ 55 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
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Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
✓ 55 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
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Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 55 % 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.
✓ 1024 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.
✓ 600 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.
✓ 600 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.
✓ 82 % of fatty acids are unsaturated and they provide 39 % 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.
✓ 7.9 µg per 100 g = 158 % of the EU NRV (5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 7.9 µg per 100 g = 158 % of the EU NRV (5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function.
✓ 7.9 µg per 100 g = 158 % of the EU NRV (5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth.
✓ 7.9 µg per 100 g = 158 % 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.
✓ 7.9 µg per 100 g = 158 % of the EU NRV (5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Niacin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
✓ 9.3 mg per 100 g = 58 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Niacin contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 9.3 mg per 100 g = 58 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Niacin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
✓ 9.3 mg per 100 g = 58 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Niacin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 9.3 mg per 100 g = 58 % of the EU NRV (16 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Pantothenic acid contributes to normal mental performance.
✓ 1.2 mg per 100 g = 21 % of the EU NRV (6 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Pantothenic acid contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 1.2 mg per 100 g = 21 % of the EU NRV (6 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin B6 contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 0.39 mg per 100 g = 28 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin B6 contributes to normal red blood cell formation.
✓ 0.39 mg per 100 g = 28 % 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.
✓ 0.39 mg per 100 g = 28 % 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.
✓ 0.39 mg per 100 g = 28 % of the EU NRV (1.4 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity.
✓ 0.39 mg per 100 g = 28 % 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.
✓ 2.3 µg per 100 g = 91 % of the EU NRV (2.5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 2.3 µg per 100 g = 91 % of the EU NRV (2.5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Vitamin B12 contributes to normal red blood cell formation.
✓ 2.3 µg per 100 g = 91 % of the EU NRV (2.5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 2.3 µg per 100 g = 91 % of the EU NRV (2.5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 2.3 µg per 100 g = 91 % of the EU NRV (2.5 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.
✓ 418 mg per 100 g = 21 % of the EU NRV (2000 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Potassium contributes to normal muscle function.
✓ 418 mg per 100 g = 21 % of the EU NRV (2000 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 215 mg per 100 g = 31 % of the EU NRV (700 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Selenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis.
✓ 23.6 µg per 100 g = 43 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
✓ 23.6 µg per 100 g = 43 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
✓ 23.6 µg per 100 g = 43 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 23.6 µg per 100 g = 43 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Selenium contributes to the normal thyroid function.
✓ 23.6 µg per 100 g = 43 % of the EU NRV (55 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Also low in sodium and saturated fat — which relates to the authorised claims: “Reducing consumption of sodium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.” “Reducing consumption of saturated fat contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.”

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
Energy156 kcal195 kcalBLS ENERCC · Calculated by formula
Protein21.6 g26.9 gBLS PROT625 · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Converted value from: Tidball, M.M.; Exler, J.; Somanchi M.; Williams, J.; Kraft,C.; Curtis P.; Tidball; K. G.; Addressing information gaps in wild-caught foods in the US: Brook trout nutritional analysis for inclusion into the USDA national nutrient database for standard reference; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2017; 60
Converted value from: Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Fat7.6 g9.5 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
Water70 g87.5 gBLS WATER · Aggregated from several sources
reference
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
Mattila P, Piironen V, Uusi-Rauva E, Koivistoinen P; Cholecalciferol and 25-Hydroxycholecalciferol Contents in Fish and Fish Products; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1995; 8
Tidball, M.M.; Exler, J.; Somanchi M.; Williams, J.; Kraft,C.; Curtis P.; Tidball; K. G.; Addressing information gaps in wild-caught foods in the US: Brook trout nutritional analysis for inclusion into the USDA national nutrient database for standard reference; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2017; 60
Salt0.11 g0.14 gBLS NACL · Calculated by formula

Fats & fatty acids

Nutrientper 100 gper 125 g%NRVOrigin
Saturated fat1.4 g1.8 gBLS FASAT · Calculated by formula
Monounsaturated fat3.2 g4 gBLS FAMS · Calculated by formula
Polyunsaturated fat3.5 g4.4 gBLS FAPU · Calculated by formula
Omega-3 fatty acids (total)3 g3.7 gBLS FAPUN3 · Calculated by formula
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3)0.08 g0.1 gBLS F18:3CN3 · Other nutrient database
reference
Leibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016
EPA424 mg530 mgBLS F20:5CN3 · Other nutrient database
reference
Leibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016
DHA600 mg750 mgBLS F22:6CN3 · Other nutrient database
reference
Leibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016
EPA + DHA (long-chain omega-3)1024 mg1280 mgBLS
omega60.54 g0.67 gBLS FAPUN6 · Calculated by formula
Linoleic acid (omega-6)0.49 g0.61 gBLS F18:2CN6 · Other nutrient database
reference
Leibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016
Oleic acid2 g2.5 gBLS F18:1CN9 · Other nutrient database
reference
Leibniz-Institut für Lebensmittel-Systembiologie; SFK Online Version; 2016
Cholesterol56 mg70 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 D7.9 µg9.9 µg158 %BLS VITD · Calculated by formula
Vitamin E1.7 mg2.1 mg14 %BLS VITE · Other nutrient database
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013
Vitamin K0.76 µg0.95 µg1 %BLS VITK · Calculated by formula
Thiamin (vitamin B1)0.14 mg0.17 mg12 %BLS THIA · Scientific literature
reference
Converted value from: Tidball, M.M.; Exler, J.; Somanchi M.; Williams, J.; Kraft,C.; Curtis P.; Tidball; K. G.; Addressing information gaps in wild-caught foods in the US: Brook trout nutritional analysis for inclusion into the USDA national nutrient database for standard reference; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2017; 60
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)0.1 mg0.13 mg7 %BLS RIBF · Scientific literature
reference
Tidball, M.M.; Exler, J.; Somanchi M.; Williams, J.; Kraft,C.; Curtis P.; Tidball; K. G.; Addressing information gaps in wild-caught foods in the US: Brook trout nutritional analysis for inclusion into the USDA national nutrient database for standard reference; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2017; 60
Niacin (vitamin B3)9.3 mg11.6 mg58 %BLS NIAEQ · Calculated by formula
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)1.2 mg1.5 mg21 %BLS PANTAC · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013
Vitamin B60.39 mg0.49 mg28 %BLS VITB6 · Scientific literature
reference
Ollilainen, V.; HPLC analysis of vitamin B6 in foods.; Agricultural and Food Science in Finland; 1999
Biotin1.2 µg1.5 µg2 %BLS BIOT · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fish and fish products; 2013
Folate11 µg13.8 µg6 %BLS FOL · Calculated by formula
Vitamin B122.3 µg2.8 µg91 %BLS VITB12 · Übernommener Wert
Choline65 mg81.3 mgUSDA FDC 173717

Minerals & trace elements

Nutrientper 100 gper 125 g%NRVOrigin
Sodium45 mg56.3 mgBLS NA · Scientific literature
reference
Tidball, M.M.; Exler, J.; Somanchi M.; Williams, J.; Kraft,C.; Curtis P.; Tidball; K. G.; Addressing information gaps in wild-caught foods in the US: Brook trout nutritional analysis for inclusion into the USDA national nutrient database for standard reference; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2017; 60
Potassium418 mg523 mg21 %BLS K · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Tidball, M.M.; Exler, J.; Somanchi M.; Williams, J.; Kraft,C.; Curtis P.; Tidball; K. G.; Addressing information gaps in wild-caught foods in the US: Brook trout nutritional analysis for inclusion into the USDA national nutrient database for standard reference; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2017; 60
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Calcium78 mg97.5 mg10 %BLS CA · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Tidball, M.M.; Exler, J.; Somanchi M.; Williams, J.; Kraft,C.; Curtis P.; Tidball; K. G.; Addressing information gaps in wild-caught foods in the US: Brook trout nutritional analysis for inclusion into the USDA national nutrient database for standard reference; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2017; 60
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Magnesium26 mg32.5 mg7 %BLS MG · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Tidball, M.M.; Exler, J.; Somanchi M.; Williams, J.; Kraft,C.; Curtis P.; Tidball; K. G.; Addressing information gaps in wild-caught foods in the US: Brook trout nutritional analysis for inclusion into the USDA national nutrient database for standard reference; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2017; 60
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Phosphorus215 mg269 mg31 %BLS P · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire (Anses), Ciqual French food composition table 2020
Iron0.38 mg0.47 mg3 %BLS FE · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Tidball, M.M.; Exler, J.; Somanchi M.; Williams, J.; Kraft,C.; Curtis P.; Tidball; K. G.; Addressing information gaps in wild-caught foods in the US: Brook trout nutritional analysis for inclusion into the USDA national nutrient database for standard reference; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2017; 60
Zinc0.49 mg0.61 mg5 %BLS ZN · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2005 ; 2005
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2014; 2014
Tidball, M.M.; Exler, J.; Somanchi M.; Williams, J.; Kraft,C.; Curtis P.; Tidball; K. G.; Addressing information gaps in wild-caught foods in the US: Brook trout nutritional analysis for inclusion into the USDA national nutrient database for standard reference; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2017; 60
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Iodine8.7 µg10.9 µg6 %BLS ID · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire (Anses), Ciqual French food composition table 2020
Selenium23.6 µg29.5 µg43 %USDA FDC 173717
Copper0.04 mg0.06 mg5 %BLS CU · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2005 ; 2005
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2014; 2014
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Manganese0.02 mg0.02 mg1 %BLS MN · Scientific literature
reference
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
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
Histidine0.57 g0.71 gBLS HIS · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Isoleucine1.1 g1.3 gBLS ILE · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Leucine1.8 g2.2 gBLS LEU · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Lysine2 g2.5 gBLS LYS · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Methionine0.66 g0.82 gBLS MET · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Phenylalanine0.92 g1.1 gBLS PHE · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Threonine1.1 g1.4 gBLS THR · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Tryptophan0.24 g0.3 gBLS TRP · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Valine1.3 g1.6 gBLS VAL · Other nutrient database
reference
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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