Food Composition

Find the latest nutrient data, including an online searchable database of foods and nutrients.

Locate food composition resources, including databases, books, journals, conference proceedings, and websites

Locate more nutrient composition resources, including:

• Non-governmental nutrient analysis tools
• Fast food nutrition information

Learn more about:

• Sugars (nutritive) sweeteners
• Low-calorie (nonnutritive) sweeteners
• Sugar content of foods

View food consumption data and reports from the FSRG, including the "What's In The Foods You Eat" survey. FSRG monitors and assesses food consumption and related behaviors of the American population.

Find resources and links to information about a variety of foods and commodities, including many fruits and vegetables.

• 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.

An analysis of the carbohydrate content of foods based on their dietary fiber content and frequency of consumption.