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    "calories": 525,
    "protein": 39.1,
    "carbs": 60.6,
    "fat": 13.6,
    "sugar": 13.6
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  "servingBasis": "1/4 of the complete recipe; finished serving weight not measured",
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    "640 g raw boneless skinless chicken thighs, 4 similarly sized pieces",
    "300 g peeled carrot, cut into small 1/4-inch (6 mm) dice",
    "200 g dry plain quick-cooking wheat couscous, not pearl couscous",
    "80 g regular apricot jam or preserves, not reduced-sugar spread",
    "440 g water, divided",
    "30 g lemon juice",
    "25 g olive oil, divided",
    "8 g peeled garlic, minced",
    "3 g ground cumin",
    "12 g flat-leaf parsley, chopped",
    "4 g fine salt, divided",
    "0.5 g ground black pepper"
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  "method": "Ingredient-sum estimate from retained primary USDA evidence and explicitly identified sugar supplements; canonical gram quantities divided by stated equal portions",
  "sources": [
    "https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60538b91e90e07527df82ae4/McCance_Widdowsons_Composition_of_Foods_Integrated_Dataset_2021..xlsx",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-datasets/FoodData_Central_sr_legacy_food_csv_2018-04.zip",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/167747/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/169230/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/169699/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/170393/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/170416/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/170645/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/170923/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/170931/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/171413/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/173468/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/173627/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/174158/nutrients"
  ],
  "notes": [
    "ESTIMATED per serving. Brand, crop, preparation, draining, pan residue and substitutions change actual nutrition. Not laboratory analysis.",
    "Each ingredient retains its primary food description and state. All listed ingredient masses are counted; cooking moisture changes do not change the stated portion count. No generic nutrient-retention factor is invented.",
    "Calories are kcal; protein, total carbohydrate, fat and total sugar are grams. Total carbohydrate includes fiber and is not net carbohydrate. Fiber and sodium are not displayed.",
    "Equal portions or explicitly counted items define the stated recipe yield. US/Metric display changes do not change these canonical inputs.",
    "Primary-source supplements are retained per ingredient where USDA lacks a field; missing values are never silently changed to zero.",
    "Couscous is measured dry before hydration, not as cooked grain. Regular apricot preserves match the primary profile; reduced-sugar spreads change nutrition. All sauce, parsley and carrot couscous are included and divided into four equal portions."
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          "foodState": "Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, thigh, meat only, raw",
          "quantity": 640,
          "unit": "g",
          "notes": [
            "Primary profile matches the recorded food state: Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, thigh, meat only, raw. Canonical edible grams are recorded before recipe preparation."
          ],
          "grams": 640,
          "conversion": {
            "type": "stated-weight",
            "basis": "Canonical edible ingredient mass in grams. No generic density or count conversion."
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            "protein": 19.66,
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            "fat": 4.12,
            "sugar": 0
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          "status": "mapped",
          "retainedEvidence": {
            "sourceRecipeId": "chicken-sweet-potato-peanut-stew",
            "sourceDataset": "data/nutrition.json reconstructed from integrity-verified parts",
            "primaryFile": "data/evidence/nutrition-usda-selected-evidence.json"
          }
        }
      ]
    },
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          "foodState": "Carrots, raw",
          "quantity": 300,
          "unit": "g",
          "notes": [
            "Primary profile matches the recorded food state: Carrots, raw. Canonical edible grams are recorded before recipe preparation."
          ],
          "grams": 300,
          "conversion": {
            "type": "stated-weight",
            "basis": "Canonical edible ingredient mass in grams. No generic density or count conversion."
          },
          "per100g": {
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            "protein": 0.93,
            "carbs": 9.58,
            "fat": 0.24,
            "sugar": 4.74
          },
          "contribution": {
            "calories": 123,
            "protein": 2.79,
            "carbs": 28.74,
            "fat": 0.72,
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          },
          "status": "mapped",
          "sourceEvidence": {
            "file": "evidence/usda-selected-oct8-evidence.json",
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            "dataset": "USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy, April 2018 final release",
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              "protein": "1519940",
              "carbs": "1519995",
              "fat": "1519947",
              "sugar": "1519994"
            }
          },
          "retainedEvidence": {
            "sourceRecipeId": "carrot-raisin-breakfast-couscous",
            "sourceDataset": "data/nutrition.json reconstructed from integrity-verified parts",
            "primaryFile": "data/evidence/nutrition-usda-selected-evidence.json"
          }
        }
      ]
    },
    {
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          "foodDescription": "Couscous, dry",
          "foodState": "Couscous, dry",
          "quantity": 200,
          "unit": "g",
          "notes": [
            "Missing SR Legacy total sugar supplied by the matching food/state in primary UK CoFID 2021. Only the missing sugar field is supplemented; USDA calories and macronutrients remain unchanged.",
            "Primary profile matches the recorded food state: Couscous, dry. Canonical edible grams are recorded before recipe preparation."
          ],
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          "conversion": {
            "type": "stated-weight",
            "basis": "Canonical edible ingredient mass in grams. No generic density or count conversion."
          },
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            "protein": 25.52,
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              "dataset": "UK Public Health England CoFID 2021",
              "worksheet": "1.3 Proximates",
              "excelRow": 868,
              "column": "Total sugars (g)",
              "per100g": 2.3,
              "source_url": "https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/60538b91e90e07527df82ae4/McCance_Widdowsons_Composition_of_Foods_Integrated_Dataset_2021..xlsx"
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          },
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            "sourceRecipeId": "carrot-raisin-breakfast-couscous",
            "sourceDataset": "data/nutrition.json reconstructed from integrity-verified parts",
            "primaryFile": "data/evidence/nutrition-usda-selected-evidence.json"
          }
        }
      ]
    },
    {
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          "foodState": "Jams and preserves, apricot",
          "quantity": 80,
          "unit": "g",
          "notes": [
            "Primary profile matches the recorded food state: Jams and preserves, apricot. Canonical edible grams are recorded before recipe preparation."
          ],
          "grams": 80,
          "conversion": {
            "type": "stated-weight",
            "basis": "Canonical edible ingredient mass in grams. No generic density or count conversion."
          },
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            "protein": 0.7,
            "carbs": 64.4,
            "fat": 0.2,
            "sugar": 43.4
          },
          "contribution": {
            "calories": 193.6,
            "protein": 0.56,
            "carbs": 51.52,
            "fat": 0.16,
            "sugar": 34.72
          },
          "status": "mapped",
          "retainedEvidence": {
            "sourceRecipeId": "open-apple-tart",
            "sourceDataset": "data/nutrition.json reconstructed from integrity-verified parts",
            "primaryFile": "data/evidence/nutrition-usda-selected-evidence.json"
          }
        }
      ]
    },
    {
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      "sourceText": "440 g water, divided",
      "components": [
        {
          "ingredientKey": "water",
          "fdc_id": "174158",
          "foodDescription": "Water, bottled, generic",
          "foodState": "Water, bottled, generic",
          "quantity": 440,
          "unit": "g",
          "notes": [
            "Primary profile matches the recorded food state: Water, bottled, generic. Canonical edible grams are recorded before recipe preparation."
          ],
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          "conversion": {
            "type": "stated-weight",
            "basis": "Canonical edible ingredient mass in grams. No generic density or count conversion."
          },
          "per100g": {
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            "protein": 0,
            "carbs": 0,
            "fat": 0,
            "sugar": 0
          },
          "contribution": {
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            "protein": 0,
            "carbs": 0,
            "fat": 0,
            "sugar": 0
          },
          "status": "mapped",
          "sourceEvidence": {
            "file": "evidence/usda-selected-oct8-evidence.json",
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              "protein": "1836433",
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              "fat": "1836449",
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            "sourceDataset": "data/nutrition.json reconstructed from integrity-verified parts",
            "primaryFile": "data/evidence/nutrition-usda-selected-evidence.json"
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        }
      ]
    },
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        {
          "ingredientKey": "lemon_juice",
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          "foodState": "Lemon juice, raw",
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          "unit": "g",
          "notes": [
            "Primary profile matches the recorded food state: Lemon juice, raw. Canonical edible grams are recorded before recipe preparation."
          ],
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            "type": "stated-weight",
            "basis": "Canonical edible ingredient mass in grams. No generic density or count conversion."
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            "fat": 0.072,
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          "status": "mapped",
          "sourceEvidence": {
            "file": "evidence/usda-selected-oct8-evidence.json",
            "fdc_id": "167747",
            "dataset": "USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy, April 2018 final release",
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              "calories": "1302093",
              "protein": "1302043",
              "carbs": "1302092",
              "fat": "1302091",
              "sugar": "1302087"
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          },
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            "sourceRecipeId": "mushroom-pea-one-pot-orzo",
            "sourceDataset": "data/nutrition.json reconstructed from integrity-verified parts",
            "primaryFile": "data/evidence/nutrition-usda-selected-evidence.json"
          }
        }
      ]
    },
    {
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      "sourceText": "25 g olive oil, divided",
      "components": [
        {
          "ingredientKey": "olive_oil",
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          "foodState": "Oil, olive, salad or cooking",
          "quantity": 25,
          "unit": "g",
          "notes": [
            "Primary profile matches the recorded food state: Oil, olive, salad or cooking. Canonical edible grams are recorded before recipe preparation."
          ],
          "grams": 25,
          "conversion": {
            "type": "stated-weight",
            "basis": "Canonical edible ingredient mass in grams. No generic density or count conversion."
          },
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            "carbs": 0,
            "fat": 100,
            "sugar": 0
          },
          "contribution": {
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            "carbs": 0,
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            "sugar": 0
          },
          "status": "mapped",
          "sourceEvidence": {
            "file": "evidence/usda-selected-oct8-evidence.json",
            "fdc_id": "171413",
            "dataset": "USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy, April 2018 final release",
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              "calories": "1607768",
              "protein": "1607794",
              "carbs": "1607767",
              "fat": "1607766",
              "sugar": "1607853"
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          },
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            "sourceRecipeId": "carrot-raisin-breakfast-couscous",
            "sourceDataset": "data/nutrition.json reconstructed from integrity-verified parts",
            "primaryFile": "data/evidence/nutrition-usda-selected-evidence.json"
          }
        }
      ]
    },
    {
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      "sourceText": "8 g peeled garlic, minced",
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        {
          "ingredientKey": "garlic",
          "fdc_id": "169230",
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          "foodState": "Garlic, raw",
          "quantity": 8,
          "unit": "g",
          "notes": [
            "Primary profile matches the recorded food state: Garlic, raw. Canonical edible grams are recorded before recipe preparation."
          ],
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          "conversion": {
            "type": "stated-weight",
            "basis": "Canonical edible ingredient mass in grams. No generic density or count conversion."
          },
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            "protein": 6.36,
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            "fat": 0.5,
            "sugar": 1
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            "protein": 0.5088,
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            "fat": 0.04,
            "sugar": 0.08
          },
          "status": "mapped",
          "sourceEvidence": {
            "file": "evidence/usda-selected-oct8-evidence.json",
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              "protein": "1425663",
              "carbs": "1425625",
              "fat": "1425672",
              "sugar": "1425637"
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          },
          "retainedEvidence": {
            "sourceRecipeId": "mushroom-pea-one-pot-orzo",
            "sourceDataset": "data/nutrition.json reconstructed from integrity-verified parts",
            "primaryFile": "data/evidence/nutrition-usda-selected-evidence.json"
          }
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "sourceIndex": 8,
      "sourceText": "3 g ground cumin",
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        {
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          "foodDescription": "Spices, cumin seed",
          "foodState": "Spices, cumin seed",
          "quantity": 3,
          "unit": "g",
          "notes": [
            "Primary profile matches the recorded food state: Spices, cumin seed. Canonical edible grams are recorded before recipe preparation."
          ],
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          "conversion": {
            "type": "stated-weight",
            "basis": "Canonical edible ingredient mass in grams. No generic density or count conversion."
          },
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            "protein": 17.81,
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            "sugar": 2.25
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            "protein": 0.5342999999999999,
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            "fat": 0.6681,
            "sugar": 0.0675
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          "status": "mapped",
          "sourceEvidence": {
            "file": "evidence/usda-selected-oct8-evidence.json",
            "fdc_id": "170923",
            "dataset": "USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy, April 2018 final release",
            "nutrientRowIds": {
              "calories": "1565787",
              "protein": "1565769",
              "carbs": "1565786",
              "fat": "1565785",
              "sugar": "1565823"
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          },
          "retainedEvidence": {
            "sourceRecipeId": "cauliflower-kidney-bean-rice-bowls",
            "sourceDataset": "data/nutrition.json reconstructed from integrity-verified parts",
            "primaryFile": "data/evidence/nutrition-usda-selected-evidence.json"
          }
        }
      ]
    },
    {
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      "sourceText": "12 g flat-leaf parsley, chopped",
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        {
          "ingredientKey": "parsley",
          "fdc_id": "170416",
          "foodDescription": "Parsley, fresh",
          "foodState": "Parsley, fresh",
          "quantity": 12,
          "unit": "g",
          "notes": [
            "Primary profile matches the recorded food state: Parsley, fresh. Canonical edible grams are recorded before recipe preparation."
          ],
          "grams": 12,
          "conversion": {
            "type": "stated-weight",
            "basis": "Canonical edible ingredient mass in grams. No generic density or count conversion."
          },
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            "protein": 2.97,
            "carbs": 6.33,
            "fat": 0.79,
            "sugar": 0.85
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          "contribution": {
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            "protein": 0.3564,
            "carbs": 0.7596,
            "fat": 0.09480000000000001,
            "sugar": 0.102
          },
          "status": "mapped",
          "sourceEvidence": {
            "file": "evidence/usda-selected-oct8-evidence.json",
            "fdc_id": "170416",
            "dataset": "USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy, April 2018 final release",
            "nutrientRowIds": {
              "calories": "1521984",
              "protein": "1522025",
              "carbs": "1521981",
              "fat": "1522005",
              "sugar": "1522058"
            }
          },
          "retainedEvidence": {
            "sourceRecipeId": "cauliflower-kidney-bean-rice-bowls",
            "sourceDataset": "data/nutrition.json reconstructed from integrity-verified parts",
            "primaryFile": "data/evidence/nutrition-usda-selected-evidence.json"
          }
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "sourceIndex": 10,
      "sourceText": "4 g fine salt, divided",
      "components": [
        {
          "ingredientKey": "salt",
          "fdc_id": "173468",
          "foodDescription": "Salt, table",
          "foodState": "Salt, table",
          "quantity": 4,
          "unit": "g",
          "notes": [
            "Primary profile matches the recorded food state: Salt, table. Canonical edible grams are recorded before recipe preparation."
          ],
          "grams": 4,
          "conversion": {
            "type": "stated-weight",
            "basis": "Canonical edible ingredient mass in grams. No generic density or count conversion."
          },
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            "protein": 0,
            "carbs": 0,
            "fat": 0,
            "sugar": 0
          },
          "contribution": {
            "calories": 0,
            "protein": 0,
            "carbs": 0,
            "fat": 0,
            "sugar": 0
          },
          "status": "mapped",
          "sourceEvidence": {
            "file": "evidence/usda-selected-oct8-evidence.json",
            "fdc_id": "173468",
            "dataset": "USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy, April 2018 final release",
            "nutrientRowIds": {
              "calories": "1781412",
              "protein": "1781407",
              "carbs": "1781411",
              "fat": "1781410",
              "sugar": "1781458"
            }
          },
          "retainedEvidence": {
            "sourceRecipeId": "banana-cocoa-steamed-puddings",
            "sourceDataset": "data/nutrition.json reconstructed from integrity-verified parts",
            "primaryFile": "data/evidence/nutrition-usda-selected-evidence.json"
          }
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "sourceIndex": 11,
      "sourceText": "0.5 g ground black pepper",
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        {
          "ingredientKey": "black_pepper",
          "fdc_id": "170931",
          "foodDescription": "Spices, pepper, black",
          "foodState": "Spices, pepper, black",
          "quantity": 0.5,
          "unit": "g",
          "notes": [
            "Primary profile matches the recorded food state: Spices, pepper, black. Canonical edible grams are recorded before recipe preparation."
          ],
          "grams": 0.5,
          "conversion": {
            "type": "stated-weight",
            "basis": "Canonical edible ingredient mass in grams. No generic density or count conversion."
          },
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            "protein": 10.39,
            "carbs": 63.95,
            "fat": 3.26,
            "sugar": 0.64
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            "fat": 0.0163,
            "sugar": 0.0032
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          "status": "mapped",
          "sourceEvidence": {
            "file": "evidence/usda-selected-oct8-evidence.json",
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            "dataset": "USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy, April 2018 final release",
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              "protein": "1566602",
              "carbs": "1566554",
              "fat": "1566540",
              "sugar": "1566544"
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          },
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            "sourceDataset": "data/nutrition.json reconstructed from integrity-verified parts",
            "primaryFile": "data/evidence/nutrition-usda-selected-evidence.json"
          }
        }
      ]
    }
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    "fat": 54.419200000000004,
    "sugar": 54.5487
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  "reviewedAt": "2026-10-17"
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