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1,835 food & preparation profiles142,336 source nutrient records63 USDA herb/spice category profiles
One connected path: red foods → heart & circulation → tomatoes

RED FOODS → HEART & CIRCULATION → TOMATOES → HEALTH EVIDENCE → RELATED RECIPES

This is one reviewed discovery path. Tomato nutrient composition supports the physiology links; red color does not assign foods to the heart or establish disease prevention. Start with any food, system or health question.

29 exact preparations have reviewed body-system and health-topic connections. These are research paths, not foods prescribed for a condition. Color selection is optional.

Nutrient deficiencies

Established nutrient function · Deficiency and normal nutrient function are different from a food-treatment claim. Iron deficiency can cause anemia; vitamin A is needed for normal vision, and calcium supports bone structure.

Symptoms cannot diagnose a deficiency. Food values do not establish absorption or individual adequacy; evaluation and treatment may require clinical care.

NIH ODS · Iron ↗ · 2023-08-17 · reviewed 2026-10-18

NIH ODS · Vitamin A ↗ · Source update date not transcribed · reviewed 2026-10-18

NIH ODS · Calcium ↗ · Source update date not transcribed · reviewed 2026-10-18

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7 preparation-specific profiles · Reviewed discovery matches; active food, group and color filters also apply.

Vegetables and Vegetable Products

Carrots, raw

117 source nutrient entries · raw
Color: Orange

Body: Eyes & Vision · Immune Function · Gut & Digestion
Research topics: Age-related macular degeneration · Digestive disorders · more in the profile

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Legumes and Legume Products

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt

90 source nutrient entries · cooked / boiled
Color: Green · Earth tones

Body: Heart & Circulation · Brain & Nervous System · Liver & Metabolism · Gut & Digestion
Research topics: Type 2 diabetes · Colorectal cancer · more in the profile

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Legumes and Legume Products

Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt

90 source nutrient entries · cooked / boiled
Color: Earth tones

Body: Heart & Circulation · Liver & Metabolism · Bones & Muscles · Gut & Digestion · Blood Sugar & Metabolic Health
Research topics: Type 2 diabetes · Colorectal cancer · more in the profile

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Nut and Seed Products

Seeds, pumpkin and squash seed kernels, dried

133 source nutrient entries · dried
Color: Orange · Earth tones

Body: Bones & Muscles · Immune Function · Skin & Cellular Health · Heart & Circulation
Research topics: Cardiovascular disease · Nutrient deficiencies

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Vegetables and Vegetable Products

Spinach, raw

105 source nutrient entries · raw
Color: Green

Body: Eyes & Vision · Heart & Circulation · Kidneys & Urinary System · Bones & Muscles
Research topics: Age-related macular degeneration · Hypertension · more in the profile

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Legumes and Legume Products

Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate

62 source nutrient entries · raw
Color: White & pale

Body: Bones & Muscles · Heart & Circulation
Research topics: Osteoporosis · Nutrient deficiencies

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Vegetables and Vegetable Products

Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average

108 source nutrient entries · raw
Color: Red

Body: Heart & Circulation · Kidneys & Urinary System · Skin & Cellular Health · Eyes & Vision
Research topics: Cardiovascular disease · Hypertension · more in the profile

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What these numbers mean.

A food profile is a particular preparation in USDA’s SR Legacy reference dataset. A nutrient record is one reported food–nutrient amount, including reported zeros. These are not 142,336 health claims or clinical studies.

Source: April 2018 final SR Legacy. Imported October 15, 2026. Values are reference composition per 100 g edible portion, with available USDA household portions. Fresh, dried, cooked, salted and fortified forms remain distinct; missing values remain missing.

Plant-focused groups include herbs and spices, fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds, legumes, grains and pasta. Some prepared products contain other ingredients. Color tags are an editorial guide to food families and appearance; actual cultivars and preparations vary.

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