Infobox nutritional value/doc

This is the {{infobox nutritional value}} template.

Basic usage

{{Infobox nutritional value
| name    = 
| kJ      = 
| carbs   = 
| fat     = 
| protein = 
| note    = 
}}

Parameters

• Required fields: name, kJ, carbs, fat, protein. You must state the units of measurement that are being used, except for kJ, which is in kilojoules (1 Calorie = 1 kcal = 4.2 kJ). The units are usually expressed in grams (g), for example: |fat=3 g.
  • Note: To specify energy in kcal rather than kJ, use kcal instead.
• Optional fields: image, caption, serving_size, sugars, lactose, satfat, transfat, monofat, polyfat, omega3fat, omega6fat, fibre, starch, water, cholesterol, alcohol and caffeine. Again, you must state the units that are being used.
• Contributor defined fields: Additional fields can be added using the opt1n and opt1v fields, where n is for name and v is for value. Up to four optional fields are supported, opt1n & opt1v up to opt4n & opt4v.

The following optional variables are converted into percentages of RDA (taken as averages for males and females aged 25–50 years from the USDA 2000 recommendation)

• Minerals (in mg) - calcium_mg, copper_mg, iron_mg, phosphorus_mg, magnesium_mg, manganese_mg, selenium_ug, sodium_mg, potassium_mg, zinc_mg. Write the number without the unit.
• Vitamins (in mg, μg, or international units) - vitA_ug, vitA_iu (in IU), vitA_asbeta_iu (in IU), betacarotene_ug (subcategory of vitamin A!), thiamin_mg (vit. B₁), riboflavin_mg (vit. B₂), niacin_mg (vit. B₃), pantothenic_mg (pantothenic acid), vitB6_mg, folate_ug, vitB12_ug, choline_mg, vitC_mg, vitD_ug, vitD_iu (in IU), vitE_mg, vitE_iu, vitK_ug. Write the number without the unit.

Other optional variables and flags

• note - a convenient way to indicate serving sizes or edible parts, e.g., 1 banana is 100 to 150 g or other information.
• source - sets the data source of the information used in the template.
  • source_usda - a 1 in this field will automatically set the source as the USDA database.
• noRDA - optional suppression of RDA message: noRDA=1
• float - |float=left will cause the table to appear on the left side of the article, |float=center for centered, and |float=none to place it on the left, but without wrapping text around it. The default is |float=right.

Additional notes

• According to SI rules, there should be a non-breaking space between the number and the unit: "14 g" (which displays as "14 g") and not "14g".
• Don't specify numbers in too many decimals.
• Splitting up components that are present in trace amounts is not very meaningful (e.g. 1.5 g fats of which 0.5 g unsaturated).
• Only vitamins and minerals for which this product is considered to be a good source should be included, in order to prevent clogging up the article with a huge table.

Nutritional values can be found in the USDA's FoodData Central (formerly National Nutrient Database). Note that fibres are counted as carbohydrates. Note also that the calculated energy value given in the USDA database sometimes includes 4 kcal per gram of fibre, which is not really correct, and it would be better for Wikipedia articles to exclude the fibre from the energy value. (The USDA documentation says, "For multi-ingredient processed foods, kilocalorie values (source codes 8 or 9; ...) generally reflect industry practices (as permitted by NLEA) of calculating kilocalories as 4, 4, or 9 kilocalories per gram of protein, carbohydrate, and fat, respectively, or as 4, 4, or 9 kilocalories per gram of protein, carbohydrate minus insoluble fiber, and fat. The latter method is often used for high-fiber foods.")

Full syntax

{{Infobox nutritional value
| name            = 
| image           = <!-- Filename is enough -->
| image_size      = <!-- Defaults to 235px -->
| image_alt       = 
| caption         = 
| serving_size    = 
| kJ              = 
| carbs           = 
| starch          = 
| sugars          = 
| lactose         = 
| fibre           = <!-- or |fiber= -->
| fat             = 
| satfat          = 
| transfat        = 
| monofat         = 
| polyfat         = 
| omega3fat       = 
| omega6fat       = 
| protein         = 
| tryptophan      = 
| threonine       = 
| isoleucine      = 
| leucine         = 
| lysine          = 
| methionine      = 
| cystine         = 
| phenylalanine   = 
| tyrosine        = 
| valine          = 
| arginine        = 
| histidine       = 
| alanine         = 
| aspartic acid   = 
| glutamic acid   = 
| glycine         = 
| proline         = 
| serine          = 
| hydroxyproline  = 
| water           = 
| cholesterol     = 
| alcohol         = 
| caffeine        = 
| vitA_ug         = 
| vitA_iu         = 
| betacarotene_ug = 
| lutein_ug       = 
| thiamin_mg      = 
| riboflavin_mg   = 
| niacin_mg       = 
| pantothenic_mg  = 
| vitB6_mg        = 
| folate_ug       = 
| vitB12_ug       = 
| choline_mg      = 
| vitC_mg         = 
| vitD_ug         = 
| vitD_iu         = 
| vitE_mg         = 
| vitK_ug         = 
| calcium_mg      = 
| copper_mg       = 
| iron_mg         = 
| magnesium_mg    = 
| manganese_mg    = 
| phosphorus_mg   = 
| potassium_mg    = 
| selenium_ug     = 
| sodium_mg       = 
| zinc_mg         = 
| opt1n           = 
| opt1v           = 
| opt2n           = 
| opt2v           = 
| opt3n           = 
| opt3v           = 
| opt4n           = 
| opt4v           = 
| note            = 
| source          = 
| source_usda     = 
| noRDA           = 
| float           = 
}}

Examples

Foonuts

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy	2,450 kJ (590 kcal)
Carbohydrates	22 g
Starch	8 g
Sugars lactose	5 g 1 g
Dietary fibre	9 g
Fat	50 g
Saturated	7 g
Trans	3 g
Monounsaturated	25 g
Polyunsaturated omega‑3 omega‑6	16 g 1 g 2 g
Protein	24 g
Tryptophan	70 mg
Threonine	490 mg
Isoleucine	570 mg
Leucine	920 mg
Lysine	690 mg
Methionine	200 mg
Cystine	230 mg
Phenylalanine	610 mg
Tyrosine	380 mg
Valine	750 mg
Arginine	890 mg
Histidine	250 mg
Alanine	640 mg
Aspartic acid	2.850 g
Glutamic acid	2.260 g
Glycine	780 mg
Proline	2.310 g
Serine	610 mg
Hydroxyproline	0 mg
Vitamins	Quantity %DV†
Vitamin A equiv. beta-Carotene	2% 12 μg 1% 120 μg
Thiamine (B1)	87% 1 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	167% 2 mg
Niacin (B3)	3% 0.5 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5)	2% 0.1 mg
Vitamin B6	77% 1 mg
Folate (B9)	0% 1.5 μg
Vitamin B12	21% 0.5 μg
Vitamin C	24% 20 mg
Vitamin D	67% 10 μg
Vitamin E	33% 5 mg
Vitamin K	10% 10 μg
Minerals	Quantity %DV†
Calcium	20% 200 mg
Copper	45% 0.9 mg
Iron	38% 5 mg
Magnesium	0% 1.2 mg
Manganese	57% 1.2 mg
Phosphorus	7% 50 mg
Potassium	2% 80 mg
Selenium	33% 23 μg
Sodium	3% 40 mg
Zinc	4% 0.4 mg
Other constituents	Quantity
Water	5 g
Alcohol (ethanol)	1 g
Caffeine	20 mg
Cholesterol	2 mg
Footnote text here
Units μg = micrograms • mg = milligrams IU = International units
†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA FoodData Central

{{Infobox nutritional value
| name = Foonuts
| kJ = 2450
| carbs = 22 g
| starch = 8 g
| sugars = 5 g
| lactose = 1 g
| fibre = 9 g
| fat = 50 g
| satfat = 7 g
| transfat = 3 g
| monofat = 25 g
| polyfat = 16 g
| omega3fat = 1 g
| omega6fat = 2 g
| protein = 24 g
| tryptophan = 70 mg
| threonine = 490 mg
| isoleucine = 570 mg
| leucine = 920 mg
| lysine = 690 mg
| methionine = 200 mg
| cystine = 230 mg
| phenylalanine = 610 mg
| tyrosine = 380 mg
| valine = 750 mg
| arginine = 890 mg
| histidine = 250 mg
| alanine = 640 mg
| aspartic acid = 2.850 g
| glutamic acid = 2.260 g
| glycine = 780 mg
| proline = 2.310 g
| serine = 610 mg
| hydroxyproline = 0 mg
| water = 5 g
| cholesterol = 2 mg
| alcohol = 1 g
| caffeine = 20 mg
| vitA_ug = 12
| betacarotene_ug = 120
| thiamin_mg = 1
| riboflavin_mg = 2
| niacin_mg = 0.5
| pantothenic_mg = 0.1
| vitB6_mg = 1
| folate_ug = 1.5
| vitB12_ug = 0.5
| vitC_mg = 20
| vitD_ug = 10
| vitE_mg = 5
| vitK_ug = 10
| calcium_mg    = 200
| copper_mg     = 0.9
| iron_mg       = 5
| magnesium_mg  = 1.2
| manganese_mg  = 1.2
| phosphorus_mg = 50
| potassium_mg  = 80
| sodium_mg     = 40
| selenium_ug   = 23
| zinc_mg       = 0.4
| note = Footnote text here
| source_usda = 1
| float =
}}

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Translations

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A template for recording the nutritional value of foods

Template parameters

This template prefers block formatting of parameters.

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
name	name	The name of the food	Unknown	required
kJ	kJ	no description	Unknown	suggested
carbs	carbs	Total carbohydrates per 100 grams of food. State the unit being used (usually g for grams).	Unknown	required
fat	fat	Total fat per 100 grams of food. State the unit being used (usually g for grams).	Unknown	required
protein	protein	Total protein per 100 grams of food. State the unit being used (usually g for grams).	Unknown	required
note	note	Any explanatory notes, e.g., which parts of the vegetable are edible	Unknown	optional
float	float	no description	Unknown	optional
image	image	no description	Unknown	optional
image_size	image_size	no description	Unknown	optional
image_alt	image_alt	no description	Unknown	optional
caption	caption	no description	Unknown	optional
serving_size	serving_size	no description	Unknown	optional
kcal	kcal	no description	Unknown	optional
starch	starch	no description	Unknown	optional
sugars	sugars	no description	Unknown	optional
lactose	lactose	no description	Unknown	optional
fiber	fiber	no description	Unknown	optional
fibre	fibre	no description	Unknown	optional
satfat	satfat	no description	Unknown	optional
transfat	transfat	no description	Unknown	optional
monofat	monofat	no description	Unknown	optional
polyfat	polyfat	no description	Unknown	optional
omega3fat	omega3fat	no description	Unknown	optional
omega6fat	omega6fat	no description	Unknown	optional
tryptophan	tryptophan	no description	Unknown	optional
threonine	threonine	no description	Unknown	optional
isoleucine	isoleucine	no description	Unknown	optional
leucine	leucine	no description	Unknown	optional
lysine	lysine	no description	Unknown	optional
methionine	methionine	no description	Unknown	optional
cystine	cystine	no description	Unknown	optional
phenylalanine	phenylalanine	no description	Unknown	optional
tyrosine	tyrosine	no description	Unknown	optional
valine	valine	no description	Unknown	optional
arginine	arginine	no description	Unknown	optional
histidine	histidine	no description	Unknown	optional
alanine	alanine	no description	Unknown	optional
aspartic acid	aspartic acid	no description	Unknown	optional
glutamic acid	glutamic acid	no description	Unknown	optional
glycine	glycine	no description	Unknown	optional
proline	proline	no description	Unknown	optional
serine	serine	no description	Unknown	optional
hydroxyproline	hydroxyproline	no description	Unknown	optional
vitA_ug	vitA_ug	no description	Unknown	optional
betacarotene_ug	betacarotene_ug	no description	Unknown	optional
lutein_ug	lutein_ug	no description	Unknown	optional
vitA_iu	vitA_iu	no description	Unknown	optional
vitA_asbeta_iu	vitA_asbeta_iu	no description	Unknown	optional
thiamin_mg	thiamin_mg	no description	Unknown	optional
riboflavin_mg	riboflavin_mg	no description	Unknown	optional
niacin_mg	niacin_mg	no description	Unknown	optional
pantothenic_mg	pantothenic_mg	no description	Unknown	optional
vitB6_mg	vitB6_mg	no description	Unknown	optional
folate_ug	folate_ug	no description	Unknown	optional
vitB12_ug	vitB12_ug	no description	Unknown	optional
choline_mg	choline_mg	no description	Unknown	optional
vitC_mg	vitC_mg	no description	Unknown	optional
vitD_ug	vitD_ug	no description	Unknown	optional
vitD_iu	vitD_iu	no description	Unknown	optional
vitE_mg	vitE_mg	no description	Unknown	optional
vitE_iu	vitE_iu	no description	Unknown	optional
vitK_ug	vitK_ug	no description	Unknown	optional
calcium_mg	calcium_mg	no description	Unknown	optional
iron_mg	iron_mg	no description	Unknown	optional
magnesium_mg	magnesium_mg	no description	Unknown	optional
manganese_mg	manganese_mg	no description	Unknown	optional
phosphorus_mg	phosphorus_mg	no description	Unknown	optional
potassium_mg	potassium_mg	no description	Unknown	optional
sodium_mg	sodium_mg	no description	Unknown	optional
zinc_mg	zinc_mg	no description	Unknown	optional
copper_mg	copper_mg	no description	Unknown	optional
selenium_ug	selenium_ug	no description	Unknown	optional
water	water	no description	Unknown	optional
alcohol	alcohol	no description	Unknown	optional
caffeine	caffeine	no description	Unknown	optional
cholesterol	cholesterol	no description	Unknown	optional
opt1v	opt1v	no description	Unknown	optional
opt2v	opt2v	no description	Unknown	optional
opt3v	opt3v	no description	Unknown	optional
opt4v	opt4v	no description	Unknown	optional
opt1n	opt1n	no description	Unknown	optional
opt2n	opt2n	no description	Unknown	optional
opt3n	opt3n	no description	Unknown	optional
opt4n	opt4n	no description	Unknown	optional
notes	notes	no description	Unknown	optional
belowstyle	belowstyle	no description	Unknown	optional
noRDA	noRDA	no description	Unknown	optional
source	source	no description	Unknown	optional
source_usda	source_usda	no description	Unknown	optional