Bearded Dragon Nutrition Sheet
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Food ItemTypeFrequencyCa:PProteinFatFiberSugarWaterOxalatesGoitrogensAcidity (PH)Notes
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AlfalfaVegetableDaily2:117.00%3.30%92%LowYesGreat staple (alfalfa plant/ leaves, not sprouts)
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Alfalfa sproutsVegetableOccasionally1:2.24.00%0.70%2%0.20%93%LowYesGood source of vitamins A & K
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Apple (peeled)FruitOccasionally1:1.80.20%0.30%1.90%11.50%85%LowNo3.5
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Apricot (fresh)FruitOccasionally1:1.41.40%0.40%2.40%9.30%86%ModerateNo3.7High vit.A (26 IU/g)
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Artichoke Heart (raw)VegetableOccasionally1:23.20%0.20%5.40%1.00%85%ModerateNoGood source of Vitamins C & K. Iodine source
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Arugula (raw)VegetableDaily3:12.60%0.70%1.60%92%LowYes5.35High vit. A (24 IU/g), bitter flavor
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Asparagus (raw)VegetableOccasionally1:2.72.30%0.20%2.10%2%92%ModerateNo
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AvocadoVegetableNever1:42.10%17.30%4.90%1%73%LowNoUnknown toxicity - deadly for birds
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BananaFruitRarely1:3.31.00%0.50%2.40%18.40%74%LowNo4.9High phosphorus
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Basil (fresh)VegetableOccasionally2.2:12.50%0.60%3.90%90%ModerateNoHigh vit. A (39 IU/g)
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Beans, Garbanzo (canned)ProteinOccasionally1:2.85.00%1.10%4.40%3.80%70%LowYesLow oxalates (24 ppm)
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Beans, Green (canned)ProteinOccasionally1.4:11.20%0.10%1.90%93%ModerateYesModerate oxalates (312 ppm)
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Beans, Green (raw)ProteinOccasionally1:11.80%0.10%3.40%90%ModerateYesModerate oxalates (312 ppm)
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Beans, Kidney (canned)ProteinOccasionally1:3.95.20%0.30%3.50%78%ModerateYesModerate oxalates (312 ppm)
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Beans, Lima (canned)ProteinOccasionally1:3.54.90%0.20%4.80%8.50%77%ModerateYes
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Beans, Pinto (canned)ProteinOccasionally1:2.14.90%0.80%4.60%78%HighYes
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Beans, Soybeans (canned)ProteinRarely1:2.416.60%9.00%6.00%63%ModerateYesModerate oxalates (770 ppm), goitrogens, Saponin glycosides
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Beef (ground, low fat)ProteinQuestionable1:15.526.10%11.70%0%61%LowNoHigh phosphorus and protein
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Beet Greens (fresh)VegetableRarely3:11.80%0.10%3.70%92%HighHigh oxalates, high vit. A (61 IU/g)
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Beets (canned)bittRarely1:10.90%0.10%1.70%6%91%HighHigh oxalates (15,000 ppm)
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Bell Pepper (green)VegetableOccasionally1:20.90%0.20%1.80%92%ModerateNoModerate oxalates (1171 ppm)
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Bell Pepper (red)VegetableOccasionally1:20.90%0.20%2.00%92%ModerateNoHigh vit. C (19%), high vit. A (57 IU/g), moderate oxalates
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Bell Pepper (yellow)VegetableOccasionally1:2.21.00%0.20%0.90%92%ModerateNo
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Bitter MelonVegetableNeverHighHigh Oxalates, Potential Toxicity
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Black Soldier FlyFeederLowNo
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Blackberries (fresh)FruitOccasionally1.5:10.70%0.40%5.30%7.90%86%ModerateNoModerate oxalates, vit. C (2%), high in fiber
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Blueberries (fresh)FruitOccasionally1:1.60.70%0.40%2.70%7.30%85%ModerateNoModerate oxalates
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VegetableOccasionally2.8:11.50%0.20%1.00%1%95%LowYesHigh vit. C, high vit. A (30 IU/g), goitrogens
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Borage (raw)VegetableOccasionally1.75:11.80%0.70%0%0.90%93%ModerateHigh in potassium.
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Bran, Wheat (substrate)ProteinNever1:7315.60%4.30%42.80%10%HighHigh phosphorus and fiber
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Bread, WhiteProteinQuestionable1:18.20%3.60%2.30%37%HighGreat for hiding meds in
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Bread, Whole WheatProteinQuestionable1:3.29.70%4.20%6.90%38%HighGreat treat and for hiding meds in
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Broccoli (raw)VegetableRarely1:1.43.00%0.40%3.00%91%ModerateYesHigh vit. C (9%), mod. oxalates, goitrogens
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Black Soldier Fly LarvaeFeederDaily1.52:117.30%9.40%65%LowAKA Phoenix worms, reptiworms, calciworms, BSFL. nutritionally balanced feeder. do not dust.
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Cabbage, Green (raw)VegetableOccasionally2:11.40%0.30%2.30%2.70%92%LowYesHigh vit. C (3%), goitrogens
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Cabbage, Red (raw)VegetableOccasionally1.2:11.40%0.30%2.00%5.40%92%ModerateYesHigh vit. C (6%), mod. oxalates (350 ppm), goitrogens
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Cactus Pad/Leaf (raw)VegetableDaily2.3:10.80%0.50%LowGreat staple veggie, high calcium, low oxalates (79 ppm)
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Cactus Pear (Prickly Pear)FruitDaily2.3:10.70%0.50%3.60%88%LowGreat staple veggie, high calcium
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Cantaloupe (fresh)FruitOccasionally1:1.50.90%0.30%0.80%8%90%LowNoHigh vit. A (32 IU/g)
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Carrots (raw)VegetableOccasionally1:1.70.80%0.50%1.80%6.60%90%ModerateNoHigh vit. A (150 IU/g), moderate oxalates
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Cauliflower (raw)VegetableRarely1:22.00%0.20%2.50%2.20%92%LowYesGoitrogens
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Celery (stalk & leaves)VegetableOccasionally1.6:10.80%0.10%1.70%1%95%HighNoFinely chop
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ChayoteVegetableOccasionally1:10.80%0.10%1.70%94%ModerateModerate oxalates (340 ppm)
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CheeriosProteinQuestionable1:1.611.00%6.00%9.00%3%HighHigh vit. D, A, and B vitamins
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CherriesFruitOccasionally1:11.10%0.20%2.10%12.80%82%LowNoGood source of potassium. Remove the pit- it is toxic.
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Chicken (cooked)ProteinQuestionable1:16.727.10%4.10%0%68%LowHigh phosphorus, high protein (white meat)
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ChicoryVegetableOccasionally2:11.70%0.30%4.00%0.90%92%LowHigh calcium & fiber
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ChivesVegetableQuestionable1.6:13.30%0.70%2.50%91%HighHigh vit. C, high oxalates, high vit.A (44 IU/g), potential toxicity
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Cilantro (Coriander)VegetableOccasionally1.4:12.10%0.50%2.80%92%ModerateNoHigh vit. A (40 IU/g), mod. oxalates (50 ppm)
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CloverVegetableOccasionallyLowYesGreat treat, cyanogenic glycosides (cyanide), caution! clover imposter, oxalis, is toxic to reptiles
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Collard GreensVegetableDaily14.5:12.50%0.40%3.60%91%ModerateYesGreat staple, high calcium, moderate oxalates, goitrogens
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Corn, YellowVegetableRarely1:132.60%1.00%2.00%5.40%77%ModerateHigh phosphorus, mod. oxalates (99 ppm)
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Cranberries (fresh)FruitOccasionally1:1.30.40%0.20%4.20%87%ModerateNoHigh fiber
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Black Soldier Fly (Adult)4.5:1
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ButterwormsFeederOccasionally1:1816.20%5.20%59%Low
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Cucumber (peeled)VegetableOccasionally1:1.50.60%0.20%0.70%2.30%97%LowNoGood source of water, poor nutritional value
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Dahlia (flower)VegetableOccasionallyLowGreat treat
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Dandelion GreensVegetableDaily2.8:12.70%0.70%3.50%2.40%86%ModerateYesHigh calcium, high vit. A (140 IU/g), moderate oxalates, be cautious of pesticides in wild greens
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Cricket (before gut loading)
FeederOccasionally1:1221.30%6.00%3.20%70%LowNoGut-load & dust to increase calcium
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Dubia Roach FeederOccasionally1:3.323.40%7.20%2.90%65.60%LowNoHigh protein, does not shed uric acid. Keep diet between 20-25% protein and feed nymph stage only. (Adults store high amounts of uric acid for breeding/creating oothecas, risk gout and kidney damage)
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Egg (whole, hard boiled)ProteinRarely1:3.412.60%10.60%0%75%Low
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Eggplant (raw)VegetableQuestionable1:31.00%0.20%2.50%3.40%92%ModerateNoModerate oxalates (291 ppm), could be toxic to Beardies ???
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EndiveVegetableDaily1.9:11.30%0.20%3.10%1.20%94%ModerateMod. oxalates, high calcium
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EscaroleVegetableDaily1.9:1ModerateHigh calcium, mix with other greens
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Figs (raw)FruitOccasionally2.5:10.80%0.30%3.30%6.90%79%ModerateHigh in calcium & fiber. Moderate oxalates.
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Fruit Beetle Larvae FeederQuestionableLowPachnagoda Beetle, remove the head before feeding - high in fat and protein
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GarlicVegetableQuestionableModeratePotential toxicity
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Grape Leaves (not ivy)VegetableOccasionally4:15.60%2.10%11.00%73%ModerateYesHigh in vit. A (270 IU/g), high calcium & fiber, goitrogens
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Grapefruit (fresh)FruitOccasionally1.2:10.60%0.10%0%6.20%91%ModerateNoHigh vit. C (4%)
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Grapes (red & green)FruitOccasionally1.4:10.60%0.40%1.00%16%81%ModerateNoModerate oxalates (34 ppm)
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GuavaFruitOccasionally1:1.30.80%0.60%5.40%6%86%ModerateNoHigh fiber & vit. C, mod. oxalates (140 ppm)
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Hibiscus, Rosella (flower)VegetableOccasionally2.7:11.60%0.10%2.50%86%LowGreat treat and excellent source of vitamins
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Hibiscus, Rosella (leaves)VegetableOccasionally2.3:13.30%0.30%1.60%85%Low
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Honeydew (fresh)FruitOccasionally1:1.70.50%0.10%0.60%90%Low
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EarthwormFeederOccasionally1:3.510.00%2.00%84%LowNoDo not buy worms raised for bait. - https://articles.extension.org/pages/69709/including-earthworms-in-organic-poultry-diets
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Kale (raw)VegetableOccasionally2.4:13.30%0.70%2.00%2.20%84%ModerateYesHigh vit. A (89 IU/g), mod. oxalates, high goitrogens
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Kiwi (fresh)FruitRarely1:1.51.00%0.40%3.40%9%83%HighNoHigh oxalates, and high vit. C (10%)
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Kohlrabi (raw)VegetableOccasionally1:21.70%0.10%3.60%4.50%91%ModerateYesHigh vit. C (6%), goitrogens
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Leeks (raw)VegetableOccasionally1.7:11.50%0.30%1.80%3.90%83%High
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Lemon Grass (Citronella)VegetableOccasionally1:1.51.80%0.50%25.30%71%LowHigh fiber
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Lettuce, IceburgVegetableQuestionable1:11.00%0.20%1.40%1.80%96%ModeratePoor nutritional value, may cause diarrhea
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Lettuce, Loose LeafVegetableQuestionable1.4:11.30%0.20%1.00%96%ModeratePoor nutritional value, may cause diarrhea
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Lettuce, Red LeafVegetableRarely1:1.21.30%0.20%0.90%96%ModeratePoor nutritional value
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Lettuce, RomaineVegetableRarely1:1.31.60%0.20%1.70%2%95%HighPoor nutritional value, high vit. A (26 IU/g), high oxalates
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HornwormsFeederOccasionally1:39.00%3.07%85%LowHigh Moisture known to cause diahhrea. Info provided by Rob at Great Lakes Hornworm
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Mango (fresh)FruitOccasionally1:10.50%0.30%1.80%14.80%82%ModerateNoHigh vit. A (39 IU/g), moderate oxalates (300 ppm)
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LocustsFeederOccasionally1:620.00%9.00%62%Low
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MilletProteinRarely1:3511.00%4.00%8.50%1.90%9%HighHigh Phosphorus
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Mushroom, Portabella (raw)
ProteinQuestionable1:16.32.50%0.20%1.50%91%ModerateHigh phosphorus, WARNING - some mushrooms can be very toxic to Beardies.
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Mustard GreensVegetableDaily2.4:12.70%0.20%3.30%0.80%91%ModerateYesHigh vit. C (7%), high vit. A (53 IU/g), moderate oxalates (1287 ppm), goitrogens
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Nasturtiums (flowers)VegetableOccasionallyLowGreat treat, may prevent oxalate/ phosphorus binding
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NectarineFruitOccasionally1:30.90%0.50%1.60%8.50%86%LowNo
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Okra (raw)VegetableOccasionally1.3:12.00%0.10%3.20%2.40%90%ModerateModerate oxalates
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Olives (canned, pitted)FruitRarely29:10.80%10.70%3.20%80%HighHigh in calcium and fat, high vit. E (3%)
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OnionVegetableQuestionableModeratePotential toxicity
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Orange, MandarinFruitOccasionally1.4:10.60%0.20%2.30%88%ModerateNoNavel oranges have more vit. C and less vit. A
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Orange, NavelFruitOccasionally2:11.00%0.10%2.40%8.90%87%ModerateNoHigh vit. C (6%), moderate oxalates (87 ppm)
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Papaya (fresh)FruitDaily5:10.60%0.10%1.80%5.90%89%LowNoGreat staple fruit, high calcium, high vit. C (6%) has chitinase, an enzyme that helps break down insect chitin
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ParsleyVegetableRarely2.4:13.00%0.80%3.30%1.10%88%HighNoExtremely High oxalates (14:1 ox:ca), high vit. C (13%), high vit. A (51 IU/g)
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Parsnip (raw)VegetableOccasionally1:21.20%0.30%4.90%4.80%80%ModerateModerate oxalates (205 ppm), high fiber
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Pea sprouts (raw)VegetableOccasionally1:4.68.80%0.70%62%ModerateHigh in vitamins A & K
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Peach (fresh)FruitOccasionally1:2.40.70%0.10%2.00%8.70%88%LowYesLow oxalates (10 ppm), goitrogens
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Pear (fresh)FruitOccasionally1:10.40%0.40%2.40%10.50%84%HighYesHigh oxalates
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Pear, Asian (fresh)FruitOccasionally1:2.80.50%0.20%3.60%88%HighYesHigh oxalates
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Peas, Green (raw)VegetableRarely1:4.35.40%0.40%5.10%4.50%79%ModerateNogoitrogens
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Peas, Snap (pea & pod)VegetableOccasionally1:1.22.80%0.20%2.60%89%ModerateNoModerate oxalates (60 ppm)
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Pepperment LeavesVegetableOccasionally3.3:13.80%0.90%8.00%79%LowHigh vit. C, high vit. A (43 IU/g), high fiber
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MealwormFeederOccasionally1:2520.30%12.70%1.70%62%LowLow calcium, high phosphorus & fat, hard chitin shell
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Pineapple (canned)FruitOccasionally2:10.40%0.10%0.80%86%ModerateNo3.6Moderate oxalates (58 ppm)
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Pineapple (fresh)FruitOccasionally1:10.40%0.40%1.20%12%87%ModerateNo3.6Moderate oxalates (58 ppm)
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Pinky MouseFeederQuestionable1:1LowVery high in fat
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Plum (fresh)FruitOccasionally1:2.50.80%0.60%1.50%7.50%85%Low
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PomegranateFruitRarely1:2.71.00%0.30%0.60%9%81%ModerateNoModerate oxalates (140 ppm)
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Pork Chop (cooked)ProteinQuestionable1:7.830.20%8.10%0%61%LowHigh in phosphorus.
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Potato, Russet (cooked)VegetableRarely1:51.70%0.10%1.80%1%77%ModerateMod. oxalates (150 ppm), high phosphorus
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Potato, Sweet (cooked)VegetableRarely1:1.31.70%0.30%1.80%5%73%ModerateYesHigh vit. A (171 IU/g), mod. oxalates (1000 ppm), goitrogens
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Prunes (canned)FruitOccasionally1:1.50.90%0.20%3.80%71%Moderate
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Pumpkin (raw)VegetableOccasionally1:21.00%0.10%0.50%4.40%92%Moderate5Moderate oxalates (400 ppm)
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RadicchioVegetableOccasionally1:21.40%0.30%0.90%93%High
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Radish (raw)VegetableOccasionally1:10.60%0.50%1.60%2.70%95%ModerateYesModerate oxalates (92 ppm)
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Raisins (seedless)FruitOccasionally1:23.20%0.50%4.00%62%15%LowGreat treat, high fiber, high sugar content
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Raspberries (fresh)FruitRarely1:1.20.90%0.60%6.80%87%Moderate3.5Moderate oxalates
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RhubarbFruitNever6:10.90%0.20%1.80%0.90%94%High3.3Highly toxic! High oxalates (13,360 ppm)
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Rice (brown, long grain)OtherRarely1:8.32.60%0.90%1.80%73%LowMust be cooked
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Rose, petalVegetableOccasionallyLowPetals - high minerals, good for appetite
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RosehipVegetableQuestionable2.7:1LowCAUTION: Hairs in the fruit can cause stomach upset, eye damage, and irritate stomach lining. High vit. a (43 IU/g) high vit. C
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Rosemary (fresh)VegetableOccasionally4.8:13.30%5.90%4.00%68%LowHigh calcium and fiber.
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Rutabaga (raw)VegetableRarely1:1.21.20%0.20%2.50%5.60%90%HighYesGoitrogens
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SageVegetable
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Salmon, Pink (canned)ProteinQuestionable1:1.519.80%6.10%0%70%LowHigh protein
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Sardines (canned)ProteinQuestionable1:1.324.60%11.50%0%60%LowHigh protein
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Seaweed (Kelp)VegetableOccasionally4:11.70%0.60%1.30%82%LowHigh calcium - anti-goitrogenic due to iodine load
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SilkwormFeederDaily1:2.463.80%10.60%unk76%LowContain an enzyme called serrpeptase, this has properties that make calcium absorption more efficient, can reduce inflammation, pain and best of all it can break down arterial plaque.
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Spaghetti (cooked)OtherQuestionable1:74.80%0.70%1.70%66%Low
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SpearmintVegetableOccasionally3.3:13.30%0.70%6.80%86%Moderate
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SpinachVegetableQuestionable2:12.90%0.40%2.70%0.40%92%HighYes5.4High in vit. A (67 IU/g), high in oxalates (19:1 ox:ca), goitrogens
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Spring GreensVegetableOccasionally2.3:10.60%0.10%1.60%0.30%High Vit. A (87 IU/g)
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Sprouts, BrusselVegetableRarely1:1.63.40%0.30%3.80%2.20%86%ModerateYesHigh vit. C (8%), goitrogens
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Squash, AcornVegetableDaily1:10.80%0.10%1.50%2.20%88%LowNo
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VegetableDaily1.5:11.00%0.10%11.70%2.20%86%LowNoHigh fiber, high vit. A (78 IU/g)
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Squash, HubbardVegetableDaily1:1.52.00%0.50%8.70%2.20%88%LowNoHigh fiber, high vit. A (54 IU/g)
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Squash, ScallopVegetableDaily1:21.20%0.20%3.80%2.20%94%LowNo
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Squash, SpaghettiVegetableDaily2:10.60%0.60%6.90%2.20%92%LowNoHigh calcium and fiber
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Squash, SummerVegetableDaily1:1.81.20%0.20%1.90%2.20%94%LowNo
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Starfruit (Carambola)FruitNever1:40.50%0.40%2.70%7.10%91%HighToxic High oxalates (95,800 ppm)
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Strawberries (fresh)FruitOccasionally1:1.40.60%0.40%2.30%5.70%92%ModerateYes2.9High vit. C, moderate oxalates
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SuperwormsFeederOccasionally1:1817.40%17.90%6.80%60%LowAKA Morio / Zophobas Worms - High phosphorus, dust or inject to increase calcium
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Swiss ChardVegetableRarely1:11.80%0.20%1.60%1%93%HighHigh vit. A (33 IU/g), high oxalates
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Swiss CheeseProteinQuestionable1.6:128.40%27.50%0%37%LowHigh vit. D and A
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Termite, AdultFeederQuestionable1:2.5Low
Eaten naturally in the wild, but unknown if it is a viable food source in captivity. Contains ligh amounts of calcium, iron, tryptophan, and amino acids. http://www.bio.unipd.it/agroecology/download/pdf/papers/2003/Minilivestock%20Termites%20Syntermes%20composition%20EFN.pdf
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ThymeVegetable
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Tofu (soft, raw)ProteinQuestionable3.6:18.10%4.80%0.30%0.40%85%ModerateYesHigh protein (hasn't been tested for beardies...?)
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Tomato, Red (raw)FruitRarely1:50.90%0.30%1.10%3%94%Moderate4.6Moderate oxalates (263 ppm), acidic
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Turnip (raw)VegetableOccasionally1:10.90%0.10%1.80%3.80%92%ModerateYes5.4Moderate oxalates (4:1 ox:ca), goitrogens
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Turnip GreensVegetableDaily4.5:11.50%0.30%3.20%1%91%ModerateYesHigh vit. C (6%), high vit. A (76 IU/g), mod. oxalates, goitrogens
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WatercressVegetableOccasionally2:12.30%0.10%0.50%0.40%95%HighYesHigh vit. C (4%), high vit. A (47 IU/g), high oxalates (6:1 ox:ca), goitrogens
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WatermelonFruitOccasionally1:10.60%0.40%0.50%9%92%Low
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Wax WormsFeederOccasionally1:715.50%22.20%7.70%62%LowHigh phosphorus, dust to increase calcium
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Wheat GrassVegetableOccasionally1:125.00%3.20%LowVery nutritious for reptiles and humans, breaks down phosphates and oxalates
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Yams (raw)VegetableOccasionally1:3.21.50%0.20%4.10%0.50%70%High
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Yogurt (with active cultures)
ProteinQuestionable1.3:14.40%1.80%0%75%LowAlthough yogurt can increase the good gut flora, it is now believed that beardies cannot properly digest dairy products.
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Yucca Root (Cassava)VegetableOccasionally1:1.71.40%0.30%1.80%60%High
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Zucchini (raw)VegetableOccasionally1:4.42.70%0.40%1.10%2.20%93%LowHigh phosphorus