USDA FoodData Central · 2,007,636 foods · 4 FDC data types
Nutrition facts for every food
Search 2,007,636 USDA foods for verbatim FDA nutrition labels, macro bars, side-by-side comparisons, and nutrient rankings, with every page traced to its official USDA fdc_id.
- 2,007,636
- USDA foods
- 98.6%
- Branded coverage
- 25
- Food categories
- 100%
- Sourced to fdc_id
Coverage of USDA Branded Foods
What share of every food in our database came from USDA FoodData Central's Branded Foods dataset (manufacturer-submitted nutrition labels) — the largest of the four FDC data types.
98.6% of 2,007,636 entries are USDA Branded Foods (with SR Legacy + Foundation + Survey Foods filling the rest).
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Nutrition Guides
Learn how to read and use nutrition data from official USDA sources.
How to Read Nutrition Labels
What every section of the FDA nutrition facts panel means.
Understanding %DV
What the percentages mean and the 5/20 rule for quick decisions.
Comparing Foods
How to use data — not marketing — to make smarter food choices.
Hidden Sugars in Common Foods
What USDA data reveals about sugar hiding in yogurt, bread, dressing, and granola.
Smarter Food Comparisons
Calorie density, nutrient density, and macronutrient tradeoffs explained with real examples.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does GetFoodFacts get its nutrition data?
All nutrition data comes from USDA FoodData Central, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's comprehensive food composition database. This is the same data used by researchers, dietitians, and government agencies.
How many foods are in the GetFoodFacts database?
GetFoodFacts includes nutrition data for over 2 million foods from the USDA FoodData Central database, covering branded products, whole foods, and restaurant items.
Is GetFoodFacts free to use?
Yes, GetFoodFacts is completely free. You can search foods, view FDA-format nutrition labels, and compare foods side by side without any account or subscription.
How often is the nutrition data updated?
We sync with the latest USDA FoodData Central releases. The USDA typically updates their database multiple times per year with new products and revised nutrient values.
Research
Original analysis from our editorial team, every statistic derived from our own database. See all research.
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