Feature Article
Table 1:
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Nutritional Comparison of Different Kinds of Meat (per 100 g, or about 2.5 taels of cooked meat)
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Fat (g)
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Iron (mg)
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Zinc (mg)
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Red Meat
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Lean Beef
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9.7
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1.9
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5.3
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Lean Pork
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9.4
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1.1
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3.3
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White Meat
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Skinless Chicken
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6.7
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1.2
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2.0
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Sole Fillet
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1.5
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0.3
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0.6
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Source: The USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory
Table 2:
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Function of Iron and Zinc, and their Dietary Reference Intakes for Adults (aged 18-49)
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Major Function
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Dietary Reference Intakes (mg)
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Women
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Men
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Iron
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Production of red blood cells
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20
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15
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Zinc
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Metabolism of carbohydrates, protein and fat
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11.5
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15
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Source: The Chinese Dietary Reference Intakes
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