macronutrient

17 nutrients in this category

carbohydrate, by difference

Carbohydrate, by difference represents the total carbohydrate content in foods, serving as the...

carbohydrate, by summation

Carbohydrates, measured by summation in grams, are the body’s main macronutrient energy source,...

carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are a macronutrient that supplies the body with energy primarily in the form of...

energy

Energy, measured in kilocalories (kcal), represents the usable fuel derived from macronutrients...

energy

Energy from food powers all life processes, from cellular metabolism to physical movement....

fat

Dietary fat (total lipid) is an essential macronutrient that supplies energy, supports hormone...

fiber

Dietary fiber is a nondigestible carbohydrate found in plant foods that supports digestive...

high molecular weight dietary fiber (HMWDF)

High molecular weight dietary fiber (HMWDF) is the insoluble fraction of dietary fiber composed...

insoluble fiber

Insoluble fiber is a form of dietary fiber found in plant foods that remains largely undigested...

low molecular weight dietary fiber (lmwdf)

Low molecular weight dietary fiber (LMWDF) refers to fermentable, short-chain non‑digestible...

protein

Protein is a vital macronutrient composed of amino acids that serve as the body’s structural and...

resistant starch

Resistant starch is a fermentable carbohydrate that reaches the colon intact and functions...

soluble fiber

Soluble fiber is a type of dietary fiber found in plant foods like oats, legumes, fruits, and...

starch

Starch is a complex carbohydrate found in many plant foods and serves as a key dietary source of...

sugars, total

Total sugars include all the sugars in foods and beverages, both naturally occurring (in fruits,...

total dietary fiber (aoac 2011.25)

Total dietary fiber, as measured by the AOAC 2011.25 method, represents the plant‑derived...

total sugars

Total sugars include all simple sugars found in foods and beverages, both naturally occurring...

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