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KetoGator Food Database |
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| What is the KetoGator Food Database? |
The KetoGator Food Database is a collection of nutritional information on hundreds of food products found on the market today. It was designed for use in Meal Equivalent calculations-once downloaded, information can be copied directly from the KetoGator Food Database into the Meal Equivalent Template making it fun and easy to make your own Ketogenic Meals. |
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The KetoGator Food Database is a downloadable Microsoft Excel file providing the following information about each food product:
1. Name of the food product
2. Protein(g) per 100g of food
3. Fat (g) per 100g of food
4. Carbohydrate (g) per 100g of food
5. Date of Collection (the date the information was gathered)
6. Store (places where the product was found) |
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| Sources of Information for the KetoGator Food Database |
There are four main sources from which we obtain the data for the KetoGator Food Database: grocery stores, the USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Online, fast-food company websites, and company contact. Table 1 describes each source and what information it provides. |
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| Table 1: Sources of Nutrition Information |
What is the KetoGator Food Database?
The KetoGator Food Database is a collection of nutritional information on hundreds of food products found on the market today. It was designed for use in Meal Equivalent calculations-once downloaded, information can be copied directly from the KetoGator Food Database into the Meal Equivalent Template making it fun and easy to make your own Ketogenic Meals.
The KetoGator Food Database is a downloadable Microsoft Excel file providing the following information about each food product:
. Name of the food product
. Protein(g) per 100g of food
. Fat (g) per 100 g of food
. Carbohydrate (g) per 100g of food
. Date of Collection (the date the information was gathered)
. Store (places where the product was found)
Sources of Information for the KetoGator Food Database
There are four main sources from which we obtain the data for the KetoGator Food Database: grocery stores, the USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Online, fast-food company websites, and company contact. Table 1 describes each source and what information it provides.
Table 1: Sources of Nutrition Information
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When/How each source is used |
| Grocery Stores |
- Record nutrition information directly from the food labels of food products on the store shelves
- Currently obtain information from Albertson's (AL), Kash N' Karry (KK), Publix (PB), and Winn Dixie (WD)
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| USDA Nutrient Database |
- Used for information on fresh fruits and vegetables, spices and other flavorings
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| Fast-food Company Websites |
- Currently acquire information from Burger King, Chick-fil-a, Wendy's
- Obtain nutrition information for components of a meal which can be incorporated into the patient's diet
(eg) "grilled chicken filet" from a "grilled chicken sandwich")
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| Company Contact |
- Via email or telephone
- flavorings, and extracts are not required; therefore, we contact the manufacturers of these products in order to obtain the nutrition information.
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| The Drug Database |
The purpose of the Drug Database is to provide the carbohydrate content for the medications that patients use while on ketogenic therapy. Carbohydrates in medications may cause patients to experience an increase in seizures. Carbohydrates are used in the fillers, binders, and flavorings of medications. Carbohydrate content in each medication is needed to include this carbohydrate in the meal equivalent calculation. |
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A goal of this project is to make the database as user friendly as possible. In the first column of the database are the names of various medications, their forms, and their different strengths. In parenthesis next to the drug name is what company makes that particular product. It is important to note this difference because different companies have different amounts of carbohydrates for the same medication. Next to this column is the total amount of carbohydrate in each medication measured in grams. |
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| Click the following link to find the carbohydrate content of:
Anti-epileptic medications |
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