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Jul 2026
Laboratory-Analyzed Nutrient Values Diverge from Database Estimates in Research-Specific Diets (Notably for Protein, Iron, Sodium)
Compared database-calculated values with laboratory-analyzed energy, protein, fat, and trace mineral concentrations in two controlled 5-day dietary patterns indicate that nutrient databases may over- or underestimate key nutrients depending on category, brand, formulation, and preparation.
Emma Patzer, Maggie Dervis, A. Scheett et al.
· Journal of Food Composition... · 0 citations