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Possible health benefits

General information, not medical advice.

1. Avocado High in copper · High in unsaturated fat · Source of vitamin E · +4

   High in copper · 0.3 mg per 100 g, 31% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Copper contributes to maintenance of normal connective tissues.
   • Copper contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
   • Copper contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.

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   • Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation.
   • Copper contributes to normal iron transport in the body.
   • Copper contributes to normal skin pigmentation.
   • Copper contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
   • Copper contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

   Copper is a mineral that you need to stay healthy. Your body uses copper to carry out many important functions, including making energy, connective tissues, and blood vessels. NIH fact sheet

   High in unsaturated fat · 7.2 g per 100 g, 79% of its fatty acids unsaturated

   • Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels [MUFA and PUFA are unsaturated fats].
   • Replacing saturated fats in the diet with unsaturated fats contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. Oleic acid is an unsaturated fat..

   Source of vitamin E · 2.7 mg per 100 g, 22% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

   Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient found in many foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet

   Source of vitamin C · 17 mg per 100 g, 22% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.

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   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
   • Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
   • Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
   • Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
   • Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
   • Vitamin C increases iron absorption.

   Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet

   Source of folate · 35 µg per 100 g, 18% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.
   • Folate contributes to normal amino acid synthesis.
   • Folate contributes to normal blood formation.

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   • Folate contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism.
   • Folate contributes to normal psychological function.
   • Folate contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
   • Folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
   • Folate has a role in the process of cell division.

   Folate is a B-vitamin that is naturally present in many foods. Your body needs folate to make DNA and other genetic material. NIH fact sheet

   Source of pantothenic acid · 0.9 mg per 100 g, 16% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Pantothenic acid contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
   • Pantothenic acid contributes to normal mental performance.
   • Pantothenic acid contributes to normal synthesis and metabolism of steroid hormones, vitamin D and some neurotransmitters.

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   • Pantothenic acid contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

   Pantothenic acid (also called vitamin B5) helps turn the food you eat into the energy you need. It’s important for many functions in the body, especially making and breaking down fats. NIH fact sheet

   Source of potassium · 351 mg per 100 g, 18% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Potassium contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
   • Potassium contributes to normal muscle function.
   • Potassium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.

   Potassium is a mineral found in many foods. Your body needs potassium for almost everything it does, including proper kidney and heart function, muscle contraction, and nerve transmission. NIH fact sheet

   Nutrients per 100 g of “Avocados, raw, Florida”, USDA FoodData Central.

2. Tomato High in protein · Source of vitamin C

   High in protein · 1.2 g per 100 g, 21% of the energy from protein

   • Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
   • Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
   • Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

   Source of vitamin C · 23 mg per 100 g, 29% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.

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   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
   • Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
   • Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
   • Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
   • Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
   • Vitamin C increases iron absorption.

   Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet

   Nutrients per 100 g of “Tomatoes, green, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.

3. Lemon juice High in vitamin C

   High in vitamin C · 39 mg per 100 g, 48% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.

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   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
   • Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
   • Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
   • Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
   • Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
   • Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
   • Vitamin C increases iron absorption.

   Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet

   Nutrients per 100 g of “Lemon juice, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.

4. Cream cheese High in vitamin A · Source of riboflavin · Source of phosphorus · +1

   High in vitamin A · 308 µg per 100 g, 39% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Vitamin A contributes to normal iron metabolism.
   • Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes.
   • Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.

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   • Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
   • Vitamin A contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
   • Vitamin A has a role in the process of cell specialisation.

   Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in many foods. Vitamin A is important for normal vision, the immune system, reproduction, and growth and development. NIH fact sheet

   Source of riboflavin · 0.2 mg per 100 g, 16% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Riboflavin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
   • Riboflavin contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
   • Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes.

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   • Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal red blood cells.
   • Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
   • Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
   • Riboflavin contributes to the normal metabolism of iron.
   • Riboflavin contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
   • Riboflavin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

   Riboflavin (also called vitamin B2) is important for the growth, development, and function of the cells in your body. It also helps turn the food you eat into the energy you need. NIH fact sheet

   Source of phosphorus · 107 mg per 100 g, 15% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Phosphorus contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
   • Phosphorus contributes to normal function of cell membranes.
   • Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

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   • Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth.

   Phosphorus is a mineral contained in each cell in our body. Most phosphorus is in the bones and teeth, and some is in your genes. NIH fact sheet

   Source of selenium · 8.6 µg per 100 g, 16% of the reference intake per 100 g

   • Selenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis.
   • Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
   • Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.

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   • Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
   • Selenium contributes to the normal thyroid function.
   • Selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

   Selenium is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. Your thyroid gland needs selenium to produce hormones and function properly. NIH fact sheet

   Nutrients per 100 g of “Cheese, cream”, USDA FoodData Central.

Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).