FoodData Central (2024)

FAQs

What is the most accurate food database? ›

FooDB. FooDB is the world's largest and most comprehensive resource on food constituents, chemistry and biology. It provides information on both macronutrients and micronutrients, including many of the constituents that give foods their flavor, color, taste, texture and aroma.

The 5/20 rule of nutrition can help guide grocery shoppers when looking at nutrition labels. It indicates that a 20% or more daily value of any nutrient is a high amount, while 5% or less is low. If you're looking for low sodium, for example, make sure the daily value is 5% or lower.

The same company, Mondelēz International, makes crackers that would be considered ultra-processed, Ritz Original, and ones that aren't ultra-processed, Triscuit Original. Triscuit has three ingredients: whole grain wheat, canola oil and sea salt. Ritz crackers contain the emulsifier soy lecithin and natural flavor.

What's the AHA's recommendation on added sugar? Men should consume no more than 9 teaspoons (36 grams or 150 calories) of added sugar per day. Women should consume no more than 6 teaspoons (25 grams or 100 calories) per day.

tHree for tHree: Eat smaller portions more often, spread evenly across the day. No excuses – you should be eating 4-6 meals/day! Aim for all three macronutrients (carbs, protein, and fat) every three hours for optimal fueling.

Research has shown that people almost always eat more food when offered larger portions. So portion control is important when you're trying to lose weight and keep it off. A portion is the amount of food you put on your plate.

For meal planning: MyFitnessPal

Not only does it have a database with over 14 million verified foods, but the app also tracks patterns to help you understand how your food choices impact your health, energy, mood, and focus, she explains.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (Dietary Guidelines), 2020 - 2025 provides advice on what to eat and drink to meet nutrient needs, promote health, and prevent disease.

Yuka is a free mobile app that allows you to scan the barcodes of food and personal care products and instantly see their impact on your health. A rating and detailed information help you understand the analysis of each product.

It is a great goal to try to only eat foods that do not require labels. You want your refrigerator and pantry to be full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy nuts, and legumes.

What foods should you avoid to lose belly fat? ›

"Eating refined carbs like bread, rice, pasta and cookies [in excess] will increase our belly fat. If we want to lose it, we should focus on eating nutrient- and fiber-rich carbs such as vegetables and low-glycemic fruits," says Djordjevic.

The Healthy Eating Plate and the companion Healthy Eating Pyramid summarize the best dietary information available today. They aren't set in stone, though, because nutrition researchers will undoubtedly turn up new information in the years ahead.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: provides information on nutrition and health. Food and Drug Administration: regulates food and drugs, and oversees dietary supplements. Healthfinder: a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services gateway site that provides links to reviewed resources on consumer health.

Expert-Verified Answer. Scientific research is the most valid source of nutrition information. Reliable sources also include government and international agencies and publications by experts.

The FatSecret Platform API provides access to the largest source of verified accurate food and nutrition data globally, available in 24 languages and in excess of 56 countries. There are more than 1.9 million unique foods and products.