Evidence-based nutritional data from WHO, FAO, USDA, CIQUAL, and regional databases across all 5 continents
Region: USA
Coverage: 350,000+ foods
Comprehensive US food database maintained by the USDA Agricultural Research Service.
Region: France/Europe
Coverage: 3,185 foods
French food composition table with detailed nutritional profiles for European foods.
Region: West Africa
Coverage: 1,028 foods
FAO Food Composition Table focused on West African staples and traditional foods.
Region: Latin America
Coverage: Regional databases
Comprehensive Latin American food composition data.
Region: Southeast Asia
Coverage: Regional databases
Association of Southeast Asian Nations food composition resources.
Region: UK
Coverage: 3,452 foods
UK Food Composition Database - gold standard for British and European foods.
Region: Australia
Coverage: 2,000+ foods
Comprehensive database of Australian and Pacific region foods.
Region: Kenya/East Africa
Coverage: East African foods
Kenyan food composition table with regional African foods.
Region: India/South Asia
Coverage: Indian foods
ICMR-NIN tables - authoritative resource for Indian cuisine nutritional data.
All nutritional values in this database are standardized to 100 grams of the edible portion of the food. The edible portion excludes inedible parts (skin, bones, seeds, stems) depending on how the food is typically consumed. This standardization allows accurate comparison across all foods globally.
Food composition databases are developed through laboratory analysis using standardized methods. Foods are sampled from multiple sources, prepared according to typical consumption methods, and analyzed using techniques like HPLC (chromatography) and ICP-MS (mass spectrometry) for precise nutrient measurement. Data is compiled from multiple years and sources to ensure representativeness.
Nutritional values can vary significantly based on growing conditions, variety, soil composition, and storage methods. Regional databases reflect the foods most commonly consumed and grown in those areas. Using region-specific data ensures accuracy for traditional cuisines and local staples.
The RDA varies by age, sex, and health status. Use this data with the following general guidelines: Adult women need ~2000 kcal/day, adult men ~2500 kcal/day. Protein needs ~1.6 g/kg body weight for active individuals. Reference daily intakes: Vitamin A 900 ΞΌg (men) / 700 ΞΌg (women), Vitamin C 90 mg (men) / 75 mg (women), Calcium 1000 mg (adults), Iron 8 mg (men) / 18 mg (women), Sodium < 2300 mg/day.
This database is for educational and reference purposes. Individual nutritional needs vary widely based on age, health status, activity level, and medical conditions. Consult a registered dietitian or healthcare provider for personalized nutrition guidance. These values are averages and may not reflect specific products or preparations.
All source databases are maintained by government health agencies, research institutions, or international organizations. Data is regularly updated as new laboratory analyses are completed. Last updated: March 2026. For the most current data, consult the original source databases directly.
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