These FAQs provide basic information and related resources for common food and nutrition questions. For personalized dietary advice, please talk to a qualified health care professional.
Where can I get information on the level of calories, fat, protein, vitamins and minerals in various foods?
- USDA's Nutrient Data Laboratory has an online searchable database of food composition, the National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, which has the nutrient content of nearly 8,000 foods.
- For additional resources, see our What's in Food section.