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Total food energy released when the food is metabolized, expressed in kilocalories per 100 grams.

Anche noto come: Calories, kcal

Macronutrient made of amino acids; essential for building and repairing tissue, enzymes, and hormones.

Total carbohydrates, including sugars, starches, and fiber. The body's primary energy source.

Anche noto come: Carbohydrates

Sum of all dietary fats (saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and trans). A concentrated energy source and carrier of fat-soluble vitamins.

Anche noto come: Total Lipid, Fat

Indigestible plant carbohydrate that supports digestive health, blood sugar regulation, and satiety.

Anche noto come: Dietary Fiber

Simple carbohydrates, both naturally occurring (e.g. in fruit or milk) and added. Quickly absorbed for energy.

Anche noto come: Total Sugars

Electrolyte that regulates fluid balance and nerve signaling. Most dietary sodium comes from salt; excess intake raises blood pressure.

Anche noto come: Salt (as Na)

Electrolyte that supports nerve function, muscle contraction, and healthy blood pressure.

Mineral essential for bone and teeth structure, muscle contraction, and blood clotting.

Mineral required for oxygen transport in hemoglobin and for energy metabolism.

Fat type typically solid at room temperature. High intake is associated with elevated LDL cholesterol.

Anche noto come: Saturated Fatty Acids, SFA

Fat with one double bond in its fatty-acid chain. Common in olive oil and avocados; linked to heart-health benefits.

Anche noto come: Monounsaturated Fatty Acids, MUFA

Fat with multiple double bonds, including essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

Anche noto come: Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, PUFA

Waxy sterol found in animal foods. The body also makes its own; dietary cholesterol has a limited effect on blood levels for most people.

Water-soluble antioxidant vitamin required for collagen synthesis, immune function, and iron absorption.

Anche noto come: Ascorbic Acid

B-vitamin required for carbohydrate metabolism and nervous-system function.

Anche noto come: Vitamin B1, Thiamine

B-vitamin involved in energy production and cellular function via the coenzymes FAD and FMN.

Anche noto come: Vitamin B2

B-vitamin that contributes to DNA repair and energy metabolism through its coenzymes NAD and NADP.

Anche noto come: Vitamin B3, Nicotinic Acid

Water content of the food. Foods high in water tend to be lower in energy density and support hydration.