Explore what’s in your food
Learn about macronutrients, micronutrients, phytonutrients and sweeteners and their roles in the diet. Browse food composition databases, nutrient functions, commodity food profiles, international composition tables and research programs.
Featured Resources
FoodData Central
Information about the nutrients and components in foods is available in this USDA database.
What's In Food
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.
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.
Nutrient Information and Databases
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Analytical Results of the Total Diet Study
HHS, Food and Drug Administration.
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Dietary Supplement Label Database
NIH, Office of Dietary Supplements.
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MenuStat: Interactive Restaurant Nutrition Database
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
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Nutrient Information
American Society for Nutrition.
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Database for the Purine Content of Foods
USDA, Agricultural Research Service; HHS, Office of Dietary Supplements.
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pH Values of Common Foods and Ingredients
Clemson Cooperative Extension.
International Food Composition Databases
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LanguaL: Food Composition on the Web
Danish Food Informatics.
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International Food Composition Table/Database Directory
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
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The Canadian Nutrient File
Government of Canada, Health Canada.
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Nutrient Value of Some Common Foods
Government of Canada, Health Canada.
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Frida Food Data (Denmark)
Technical University of Denmark, National Food Institute.
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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.