Food Composition

Provides general information, regulations, and answers to frequently asked questions. Includes links to resources on specific food items.

Gives nutritional information on over 8,000 foods and allows for side-by-side comparisons of two foods.

Offers a searchable database with nutrient information on over 8,000 foods which can be searched by major food group (e.g., beverages), food item (e.g., butter), or nutrient (e.g., protein). Developed for researchers and food industry professionals.

Provides access to educational materials that make it easy to understand and use the Nutrition Facts Label.

Contains a searchable database of all of the dietary supplement products marketed in the U.S. Retrieves general product descriptions, directions for use, nutritional breakdowns, and manufacturers' contact information, all from the product labels. Developed for researchers and scientists.

Presents data files for nutrition researchers to calculate the amounts of active nutrients in supplements. Includes a scientific calculator to predict the levels of vitamins and minerals for representative products for adults and children.

Collects searchable databases addressing many issues of food composition, additives, packaging, and regulation.

Includes information on allergens, ingredients, food and color additives, food contact substances, and labeling requirements.

Gives access to materials about farm commodity administration, crop insurance, credit, environmental, conservation, and emergency assistance programs for farmers and ranchers.