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Cuts of Pork: Primals, Retail Cuts and USDA Values

Cuts of Pork: Primals, Retail Cuts and USDA Values

Cuts of pork by primal, from shoulder and loin to ham, belly and ribs, with USDA values for 12 cooked pork cuts and federal temperatures.

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Types of Chicken: FSIS Classes, Cuts and USDA Values

Types of Chicken: FSIS Classes, Cuts and USDA Values

Types of chicken and chicken cuts as FSIS rules define them, with USDA protein, fat and iron values for 17 cooked entries.

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Types of Mint: Spearmint, Peppermint and Other Culinary Mints

Types of Mint: Spearmint, Peppermint and Other Culinary Mints

Types of mint for the kitchen from extension sources: spearmint, peppermint, apple and pineapple mint, with USDA values for the leaves.

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Salad Greens List: Head and Leaf Types, Chicories and Cresses

Salad Greens List: Head and Leaf Types, Chicories and Cresses

A salad greens list from university extension sources, from crisphead to chicories and cresses, with USDA values and CDC washing advice.

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Types of Yogurt: FDA's Standard, Greek-Style Entries and USDA Data

Types of Yogurt: FDA’s Standard, Greek-Style Entries and USDA Data

Types of yogurt explained: what FDA's standard of identity requires, plain, Greek-style and flavored styles, and USDA values per 6 ounces.

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Types of Eggplant: Globe, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Thai and White

Types of Eggplant: Globe, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Thai and White

Types of eggplant explained: globe, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Thai and white fruits in extension words, plus USDA values per cup.

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Lentils vs Beans: USDA Nutrition Values Side by Side

Lentils vs Beans: USDA Nutrition Values Side by Side

Lentils vs beans in USDA data: cooked lentils and eight beans per cup and per 100 grams, with iron, folate and protein.

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Fruits High in Iron: USDA Values for Fresh and Dried Fruits

Fruits High in Iron: USDA Values for Fresh and Dried Fruits

Fruits high in iron from USDA data: fresh fruits per cup, dried fruits per ounce, and what drying does to the iron figure.

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Erythritol vs Stevia: FDA Status, Labels and USDA Data

Erythritol vs Stevia: FDA Status, Labels and USDA Data

Erythritol vs stevia compared in FDA's own words: sweetener class, GRAS notices, sweetness and the food label.

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Maple Syrup vs Honey: USDA Values and FDA Label Facts

Maple Syrup vs Honey: USDA Values and FDA Label Facts

Maple syrup vs honey side by side: USDA values per tablespoon, sugar profiles, and how FDA defines and labels each.

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