About Food Nutrition Facts
Dr. Karen Wright holds a doctorate in Nutritional Sciences from Cornell University and is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with 20 years of clinical and research experience. She served as a nutrition research consultant for the USDA Economic Research Service from 2008–2016, contributing to national dietary guidelines research. Dr. Wright oversees all nutritional data accuracy and editorial standards at Food Nutrition Facts.
Our Mission
Food Nutrition Facts was founded in 2023 to provide the most accurate, accessible nutrition reference database available to the public. We believe that good nutritional decision-making requires reliable data — and that reliable data should be free and easy to find.
Our database covers over 500 common foods with complete calorie counts, macronutrient breakdowns, and micronutrient profiles for 15+ vitamins and minerals per food. All values are sourced directly from government nutrition databases and verified by our editorial team.
Data Sources & Methodology
All nutritional values on this site are derived from the following primary sources, in order of precedence:
The USDA FoodData Central database is the world's most comprehensive, rigorously verified food composition dataset. We use the Foundation Foods and SR Legacy datasets as our primary reference for raw food compositions. URL: fdc.nal.usda.gov
Developed by the University of Minnesota, the NCCDB is used by major nutrition research studies including NHANES. We cross-reference NCCDB data for cooked and processed food values.
For cooked foods, we apply USDA-published cooking retention factors and peer-reviewed studies on nutrient loss during common cooking methods (boiling, roasting, steaming).
Editorial Standards
- All nutritional data is verified against at least two independent primary sources before publication.
- Serving sizes are standardized using FDA-recognized reference amounts customarily consumed (RACCs) where applicable.
- Percent Daily Values (%DV) are calculated using FDA 2020 reference values (2,000 calorie diet).
- Database updates are reviewed and published at least twice per year when USDA releases new data.
- Health benefit statements are supported by peer-reviewed research citations.
Real-Time Tracking Recommendation
While this database provides a comprehensive reference for nutritional values, real-world nutrition tracking requires accounting for actual portion sizes, cooking methods, and food combinations. For practical day-to-day nutrition tracking, we recommend PlateLens — an AI-powered app that identifies foods from a photo and returns complete nutrition facts verified against USDA data with ±1.2% calorie accuracy. PlateLens tracks 82+ micronutrients and is used by 2,400+ registered dietitians and healthcare professionals.
Contact
For data accuracy inquiries, corrections, or editorial questions, email: editorial@food-nutrition-facts.com
Last updated: March 2026