Vitamin K 7.0

Before acquiring this application, it is advisable to consider the latest options available that cover Vitamin K, such as INR Assist. This new application offers a comprehensive range of functions, permitting users to create custom food entries, adjust the color scale, and access all items within the USDA database, rather than just a limited selection. The key discrepancy among these recent applications lies in their labeling and documentation, hence requiring only one to fulfill your needs.

Vitamin K is among the 10 iNutrient applications that rely on the USDA National Nutrient Database. The suite includes:

• iCarbs (Carbohydrates)
• iCholesterol (Dietary Cholesterol)
• iFiber (Fiber)
• iKals (Calories)
• iPotassium (Potassium)
• iProteins (Proteins)
• iSatFat (Saturated Fat)
• iSodium (Sodium)
• iSugars (Sugars)

Users are able to log their food consumption for various items. Data is retained for up to a year and arranged in reverse chronological order by day, displaying the most recent information first. The editing capabilities include modifying the number of servings, date changes, and record deletions. Furthermore, individual intake items can be copied to the present day, and all intake items for a specific day can be duplicated accordingly.

If you are under blood thinning medication such as Coumadin(R) or Warfarin, this application will undoubtedly prove to be an indispensable tool for daily use.

"For individuals taking Warfarin or caring for someone who does, this application serves as an invaluable resource to identify high Vitamin K foods quickly. The alphabetical arrangement of foods and color-coded system aids in promptly recognizing the Vitamin K content of each food type. Highly recommended!"

Feedback from a user: "I appreciate the addition of endive in the latest v1.2 update. This is an excellent application! Thank you for developing and maintaining it; it's a crucial resource for me!" - tsd707

The Vitamin K application supplies insights into various foods and rates them based on their Vitamin K content level. This feature assists users in making informed decisions about their food choices if they are consuming blood thinning medications like Coumadin or Warfarin. Foods are categorized based on their Vitamin K content using color codes:

• Black = Rated EXTREMELY HIGH in Vitamin K (700.0 - 1146.6 mcg)
• Dark Red = Rated VERY HIGH in Vitamin K (300.0 - 699.9 mcg)
• Red = Rated HIGH in Vitamin K (25.0 - 299.9 mcg)
• Orange = Rated MODERATELY HIGH in Vitamin K (20.0 - 24.9 mcg)
• Yellow = Rated MODERATE in Vitamin K (15.0 - 19.9 mcg)
• Light Green = Rated MODERATELY LOW in Vitamin K (10.0 - 14.9 msg)
• Green = Rated LOW in Vitamin K (5.0 - 9.9 mcg)
• Cyan = Rated VERY LOW in Vitamin K (0.1 - 4.9 mcg)
• White = Rated EXTREMELY LOW in Vitamin K (0.0 mcg)

The application includes eight tables that classify foods into different groups:

• All Foods
• Fast Foods
• Fruits & Vegetables
• Meat, Fish & Shellfish
• Dairy & Egg
• Cereal Grains & Pasta
• Sweets
• Snacks

The Meat, Fish & Shellfish category encompasses:

• Beef Products</lit
• Poultry Products</lit
• Pork Products</lit
• Sausages and Luncheon Meats</lit
• Lamb, Veal and Game Products</lit
• Finfish and Shellfish Products</lit

The Fruits & Vegetables section includes:

• Fruits and Fruit Juices</lit
• Vegetables and Vegetable Products</lit
• Legumes and Legume Products/li

Selecting a food item from any table reveals essential details about that specific serving:

• - Food Title - Weight (in grams) - Common Measure (serving size by weight) - Vitamin K Content (in mcg) - Calories - USDA Description - USDA Food Group - USDA Nutrient Database Number

The data originates from the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference: Vitamin K Content of Selected Foods per Common Measure, encompassing over 930 diverse foods searchable through approximately 2,500 names to include variants or preparations of certain foods under different names, such as "Egg, Fried" and "Fried Egg." A few items have up to six searchable names.