WEBNutritive Value of Foods. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Home and Garden Bulletin 72 This publication gives in tabular form the nutritive values for household measures of commonly used foods. It was first published in 1960; the last revision was published in 1991. In this revision,
WEBLet the Pyramid guide your food choices. Choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains. Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables daily. Keep food safe to eat. CHOOSE SENSIBLY... Choose a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat. Choose beverages and foods to moderate your intake of sugars.
WEBThe current revision of HG72 updates the nutrient data with data from the latest release of the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference; adds and drops foods to reflect the current US food consumption; and adds dietary fiber to the table.
WEBThe amount of protein in each food listed above is an average. Protein content of foods may vary slightly depending on manufacturer. In general, 2 Tablespoons (Tbsp) or a portion of poultry, beef, pork or fish the size of 1/3 of a deck of cards would equal 1 ounce (oz) and provide about 7 grams of protein. A whole deck of
WEBNutritional Value of Foods Food is a complex mixture of chemicals that an organism takes in and assimilates to promote growth, to expend energy, to replace worn or injured tissue, and to prevent some diseases. Nutrition, however, encompasses many processes, and thus it may be given many definitions.
WEBThe Nutrition Facts label must list total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, total carbohydrate, dietary fiber, total sugars, added sugars, protein, and certain vitamins and...
WEBUSDA’s comprehensive source of food composition data with multiple distinct data types. Analytical data/metadata on commodity and minimally processed food samples. Source: USDA. Updates: Twice annually - April & October. Browse Downloads Read More. Historical data derived from analyses, calculations, and published literature. Source: USDA.