: any of several leguminous plants (such as a chickpea) grown especially for their seed
also
: their seeds
1
: a metric unit of mass equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ kilogram and nearly equal to the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at its maximum density see Metric System Table
2
: the weight of a gram under the acceleration of gravity
: drawing : writing : record
chronogram
telegram
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Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
Just 26 grams of Nori seaweed, for instance, packs 1.5 grams of protein, 92 milligrams of potassium, 18 milligrams of calcium, 15 milligrams of phosphorus, and 10 milligrams of vitamin C, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2024
Four slices of roast beef deliver 10 grams of protein, which is about 20% of what the Dietary Guidelines suggest that the average adult consumes in a day.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2024
After all, most Americans are falling short of the USDA benchmark of roughly 28 grams of fiber a day (by a lot!)—and there are a bunch of different ways that this nutrient can help your gut.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Sep. 2024
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Sardines are also a high-quality protein source, with an impressive 22.6 grams (g) of protein in every 3.75-ounce (oz) can.
—Lindsey Desoto, Rd, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
Just 26 grams of Nori seaweed, for instance, packs 1.5 grams of protein, 92 milligrams of potassium, 18 milligrams of calcium, 15 milligrams of phosphorus, and 10 milligrams of vitamin C, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2024
Four slices of roast beef deliver 10 grams of protein, which is about 20% of what the Dietary Guidelines suggest that the average adult consumes in a day.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2024
After all, most Americans are falling short of the USDA benchmark of roughly 28 grams of fiber a day (by a lot!)—and there are a bunch of different ways that this nutrient can help your gut.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Sep. 2024
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gram
noun
variants
or chiefly British gramme
1
: a metric unit of mass equal to ¹/₁₀₀₀ kilogram and nearly equal to the mass of one cubic centimeter of water at its maximum density
—abbreviation g
2
: the weight of a gram under standard gravity
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