Context

This dataset contains the Food Nutrition and Component data in detail. It has been downloaded from FoodData Central. FoodData Central is an integrated data system that provides expanded nutrient profile data and links to related agricultural and experimental research.

Content

This dataset contains 5 different data types:

1. Foundation Foods
2. Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies 2017-2018 (FNDDS 2017-2018)
3. National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Legacy Release (SR Legacy)
4. USDA Global Branded Food Products Database (Branded Foods)
5. Experimental Foods

These distinct data types can be linked, thus strengthening the ability of researchers, policymakers, and others to address vital issues related to food, nutrition, and diet-health interactions. It also provides a broad snapshot in time of the nutrients and other components found in a wide variety of foods and food products.

Acknowledgements

I would like to thank FoodData Central for providing all the data in this dataset: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/