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unit of energy
Calories
Total Fat
All of the fat contained in a single serving of food
A type of fat made by the body from saturated fat; a minor part of fat in foods.
Cholesterol
a mineral that is found in food and table salt
Sodium
total amount of starch, sugars, and dietary fiber in one serving.
Total Carbohydrates
A tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest
Fiber
a sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants
Sugar
An organic compound that is made of one or more chains of amino acids and that is a principal component of all cells
Protein
