Food Composition
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The Nutrient Data Laboratory (NDL) has been compiling and developing food composition databases for over a century. Current version of the database is Standard Reference - Release 24. Find links to NDL resources, including online nutrient search, lists of individual nutrients, PDA downloads and more.
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Food Surveys Research Group (FSRG) monitors/assesses food consumption and related behaviors of the American population by conducting surveys, including the "What's In The Foods You Eat" survey.
- Macronutrients - includes general and specific resources on carbohydrates, proteins, fiber, fats and cholesterol, water, as well as interactive tools.
- Phytonutrients - includes general information, government-related sites, and resources on specific phytonutrients such as tea, lycopene, and phytoestrogens.
- Vitamins and Minerals - includes general information as well as resources for specific vitamins and minerals.
Resources include food composition tables and databases from other countries.
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Find resources and links to information about a variety of foods and commodities, including many fruits and vegetables.
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Find resources on sugars (nutritive) and low-calorie (nonnutritive) sweeteners, sugar content of foods, and how to safely incorporate either type of sweetener into your diet.
Find links to more nutrient composition resources, including non-governmental nutrient analysis tools and Web sites, a fiber content chart, a fast food nutrition search tool, and more.