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    "1000 g water, plus up to 200 g extra only if needed",
    "600 g ripe red tomatoes, cut into 1 cm pieces with their juices",
    "120 g onion, finely diced",
    "25 g olive oil, divided",
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    "4 g fine salt, divided",
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  "sources": [
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-datasets/FoodData_Central_sr_legacy_food_csv_2018-04.zip",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/168867/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/169230/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/170000/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/170457/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/172232/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/173468/nutrients",
    "https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/174158/nutrients"
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    "Estimated from listed ingredient amounts and USDA nutrient profiles, divided by the stated number of servings. Not laboratory analysis or kitchen testing.",
    "The ingredient-sum method uses raw or cooked food profiles matching the ingredient state. Moisture gain/loss does not change the stated serving count. No general cooking nutrient-retention factors are applied.",
    "All measured fats, sauces and cooking liquids are assumed consumed; actual amounts left in cookware or serving dishes can reduce intake. The estimate covers the complete listed recipe only, without suggested accompaniments.",
    "Calories are kcal. Protein, total carbohydrate, total fat and total sugar are grams. Total carbohydrate includes fiber; these are not net carbs. No %DV or FDA-compliance claim.",
    "Null means unavailable, never zero. Sodium and fiber are not included in this five-field panel. Naturally varying foods, brands and substitutions change the estimate."
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