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Descriptor of wine that is light in texture, weight, and alcohol. A characteristic appropriate in some wines, a fault in others.

USDA Nutrition Facts

Alcoholic beverage, beer, light, BUD LIGHT (USDA#14007)

Serving Size 1 fl oz
Calories 31
Protein 0g
Total Fat 0g
Total Carbohydrates 1g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Potassium 26mg
Sodium 3mg
Cholesterol 0mg

Snacks, tortilla chips, light (baked with less oil) (USDA#43566)

Serving Size 1 cup, crushed
Calories 465
Protein 8g
Total Fat 15g
Total Carbohydrates 73g
Dietary Fiber 5g
Sugars 0g
Potassium 272mg
Sodium 1003mg
Cholesterol 3mg

Turkey, light or dark meat, smoked, cooked, skin and bone removed (USDA#43391)

Serving Size 1 medium slice (approx 3" x 2" x 1/4")
Calories 170
Protein 29g
Total Fat 5g
Total Carbohydrates 0g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Potassium 298mg
Sodium 996mg
Cholesterol 76mg

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Glossary Terms
Light Olive Oil

Light Olive Oil

A term that refers to olive oil that is light in flavor: It is not a designation for olive oil that is low in calories. All types and grades of olive oil contain the same amount ...
Light Pork

Light Pork

Pork that contains 25% fewer calories and 33% less fat than the pork that is described in the USDA handbook, Composition of Foods, 8-10.
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Light Cream

Cream generally containing 20% milk fat but is classified as light cream if it contains milk fat in the range of 18% to 30%. It is also referred to as table cream.
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