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          Food CompositionFood Composition

  Find information about the nutrients and compounds in food, including macronutrients, micronutrients, phytonutrients, and sweeteners. Browse food composition databases, nutrient functions, commodity foods, and more.

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    Information about the nutrients and components in foods is available in this USDA database.

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    Utilize these resources to expand your knowledge about nutrients present in the foods you consume. Explore information on carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and a plethora of other essential elements for a healthy diet.

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              Nutrient Lists from Standard Reference Legacy (2018)
    
    Legacy food composition data for macronutrients, micronutrients, phytonutrients, and other compounds from the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference is preserved in these lists.

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  Food Components
    

      Macronutrients
      Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins
      Micronutrients
      Vitamins and Minerals
      Phytonutrients
      Flavanoids, Carotenoids, and More
      Sweeteners
      Sugar, Honey, Stevia, and More

  Nutrient Information and Databases
    

      
Analytical Results of the Total Diet Study
              HHS, Food and Drug Administration.


      Dietary Supplement Label Database
              NIH, Office of Dietary Supplements.


      MenuStat: Interactive Restaurant Nutrition Database
              New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.


      Nutrient Information
              American Society for Nutrition.


      Database for the Purine Content of Foods
              USDA, Agricultural Research Service; HHS, Office of Dietary Supplements.


      pH Values of Common Foods and Ingredients
              Clemson Cooperative Extension.
      
              International Food Composition Databases
    

      
LanguaL: Food Composition on the Web
              Danish Food Informatics.


      International Food Composition Table/Database Directory
              Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.


      The Canadian Nutrient File
              Government of Canada, Health Canada.


      Nutrient Value of Some Common Foods
              Government of Canada, Health Canada.


      Frida Food Data (Denmark)
              Technical University of Denmark, National Food Institute.


      SAFOODS (South African Food Data System)
              Medical Research Council of South Africa.


  Research & Promotion Programs
        

          
            Learn about USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service research and promotion boards which provide education and outreach for commodity foods, including peanuts, popcorn, eggs, avocados, and more.Methods and Application of Food Composition Laboratory (MAFCL) Food Databases
        

          
            The USDA's MAFCL food databases provide: data for nutrient retention factors, cooking yields, and various food components, including choline, isoflavones, iodine, and fluoride.Page Content Curated By
    

      Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC)
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