Vitamins & Minerals

African American woman holding a grocery bag full of produce.

Get the facts on vitamins and minerals, from A to Z. Below there are comprehensive resources. For a specific nutrient, please see:



Nutrient Data Laboratory logo USDA National Nutrient Database Online Search

USDA. ARS. Nutrient Data Laboratory.

Look up the nutrient value of nearly 8,000 foods in USDA's online searchable databse.


USDA Nutrient Lists -Reports by Single Nutrients, Release 24

USDA. ARS. Nutrient Data Laboratory.

Reports of selected food items and nutrients, sorted either by food description or in descending order by nutrient content in terms of common household measures. Single nutrients include protein, fat, energy (calories) carbohydrate, fiber, sugar, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate, cholesterol, fatty acids and various phytonutrients and antioxidants.


Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Fact Sheets

DHHS. NIH. Office of Dietary Supplements.

Fact sheets provide responsible information on vitamins and minerals, including calcium, chromium, folate, iron, magnesium, selenium, zinc, and vitamins A, B6, B12, D, E, K.


MedlinePlus: Vitamins

DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.

Also in Spanish.


MedlinePlus: Minerals

DHHS. NIH. National Library of Medicine.

Also in Spanish.