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A step-by-step guide to merge two single-column Pandas DataFrames into a non-nested JSON object, ensuring all items are included without sum aggregation.
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How to Efficiently Merge Two 1-Column DataFrames in Pandas

When working with data, we often find ourselves needing to manipulate it to fit our analysis needs. One common requirement is to merge two columns from a DataFrame into a format suitable for further processing, such as a non-nested JSON object.

In this guide, we will explore a scenario where we need to merge two columns from a DataFrame, dealing particularly with duplicates, while ensuring that each food item and its corresponding calorie value are preserved. Let's dive into the problem and present a viable solution.

Understanding the Problem

You have a DataFrame representing food items and their calorie counts, which may contain duplicate food entries. Your goal is to create a non-nested JSON object that maintains all entries individually, instead of aggregating duplicates.

Here's a snippet of what your DataFrame might look like:

FoodCalApple0.2Apple0.25Strawberry1.5Hamburger3Rice0.007Strawberry1.4The desired output is a JSON-like dictionary that lists each food with its calorie count:

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However, using methods like groupby() can aggregate this information into a single entry per food, which is not what you want.

The Solution

To achieve the required JSON output keeping the original pairing intact, you can manipulate the DataFrame in a few steps as follows:

Step 1: Convert the DataFrame to a Dictionary

First, you can use the to_dict method to convert the DataFrame to a list of dictionaries, where each dictionary represents a row in the DataFrame.

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Step 2: Build the JSON Object

Next, you'll create an empty dictionary and iterate over the list of dictionaries generated in the previous step. You will extract each food-calorie pair and add them to your JSON object.

Here’s how you can do this:

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Step 3: Load the String into a JSON Object

Lastly, to convert the string representation of your JSON back into an actual JSON object, use Python's json.loads():

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Complete Code Example

Here’s the complete Python code encapsulating all the above steps:

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Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively merge two single-column DataFrames in Pandas while preserving the duplicates, ensuring that each food item has its corresponding calorie count without aggregation. This method provides flexibility for data manipulation while allowing you to generate a JSON format that suits your needs.

Whether it’s for calculations, data transfers, or simply organizing your data efficiently, mastering this technique will enhance your data analysis toolkit. Happy coding!