Recipe Nutrition Calculator
Build recipes to view macros and more for over 100 nutrients.
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Quickly build and edit recipes using MyFoodData's free recipe nutrition calculator.

Watch this 1 minute video to learn how to use the recipe calculator.
Instructions
How do I add a new food?
  1. Click the search bar that says "Search For A Food".
  2. Start typing the name of the food.
  3. Click or tap to select a food that is the closet for what you searched for.
  4. There is no limit to the number of foods you can add, but we suggest not adding more than 100.
  5. If you can't find the food you are looking for try to change the search term. Change "Green Beans" to "Green String Beans"
  6. If you have a different name suggestion, please contact us to let us know.
How do I change a serving size?
  1. Click the serving size listed under the name of the food.
  2. A drop down menu will appear.
  3. Click the serving size you want.
  4. The results will automatically update.
How can I change the quantity of a food?
  1. Click the quantity box under the name. This box has a default value of 1.
  2. Enter the quantity you would like as a whole number, decimal, or fraction. I.E.: 2 Medium Apples, 1/2 Medium Apple, 0.333 Medium Apple.
  3. Click Update.
  4. The results will automatically update.
How can I create a custom serving size?
  1. Choose a serving size you want to modify. I.E.: "100 grams", "1 oz"
  2. Change the quantity in the quantity box to create a custom serving size. For example:
    • 3 x 100grams = 300 grams
    • 1/2 x 1oz = 1/2 oz
    • 0.685 x 100grams = 68.5 grams
  3. Click the serving size you want.
  4. The results will automatically update.
How can I delete a food?
  1. Click the "X" in the top right of the food card.
  2. The results will automatically update.
  3. The Nutrition Facts Search tool does not have a delete button. Just search for another food to replace it.
How can I share the recipe label?
  1. Click the "Share" button and choose a share option.
  2. You can also copy and paste the link to share.
  3. Want to embed the nutrient label? Click Share and then Embed to copy code and embed the nutrient label.
How can I save the recipe?
  1. Be signed in to your account. If you don't have an account, you can create one for free.
  2. Click the "Save Food" button.
  3. Choose a place to save the foods. Saving the foods to "favorites" will add them to your favorites list in the "My Foods" page.
    Saving the foods to a "recipe" or "meal" will combine them into one food and appear on the "My Foods" page.
How can I quickly view details about the recipe ingredients?
  1. Click the "Comparison" tab above the Nutrient Label and Below the Number of Servings.
How can I view to the total amino acids for all selected foods?
  1. Click the "Amino Acids" tab above the Nutrient Label and Below the Number of Servings.
I can't find a nutrient I am looking for.
  1. Scroll down to "Detailed Nutrition Facts".
  2. Click a section for the nutrient you want to view. I.E.: Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids, etc.
  3. Click the header of the section to view the detailed nutrition data.
Example Recipes
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Whole Recipe (g)
Calories
% Daily Value *
Total Fat g%
Saturated Fat g%
Trans Fat g
Cholesterol mg%
Sodium mg%
Total Carbohydrate g%
Dietary Fiber g%
Total Sugars g%
Includes g Added Sugars%
Protein g%
Vitamin C mg%
Vitamin D mcg%
Iron mg%
Calcium mg%
Potassium mg%
Phosphorus mg%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Missing data "--" is set to equal 0. Totals may be higher than shown.
Settings
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Weight Loss
Muscle Gain
Nutrient Density
  • PRAL score
  • Inflammation Index
  • Amino Acid Score %
  • Potassium/Sodium
Where do the calories come from?

A donut chart showing which nutrients contribute to the caloric total. There are calories in coming from % protein, % carbs, % fat, and % alcohol.

What is this food made of?

A pie chart showing the macro nutrient components for . This food consists of % water, % protein, % carbs, % fat, and % alcohol.

Detailed Nutrition Facts
155 nutrients
Macronutrients
-- = missing data %DV
Weightg
Calories (kcal) %
Fat g %
Protein g %
Carbohydrate g %
Sugars g %
Fiber g %
Cholesterol mg %
Saturated Fats g %
Net-Carbs g
Trans Fatty Acids g
Minerals
-- = missing data %DV
Weightg
Calcium mg %
Iron, Fe mg %
Potassium, K mg %
Magnesium mg %
Phosphorus, P mg %
Sodium mg %
Zinc, Zn mg %
Copper, Cu mg %
Manganese mg %
Selenium, Se mcg %
Fluoride, F mcg %
Molybdenum mcg
Iodine, I mcg
Chlorine mg
Chromium mcg
Vitamins
-- = missing data %DV
Weightg
Vitamin A, RAE mcg %
Vitamin C mg %
Thiamin (B1) mg %
Riboflavin (B2) mg %
Niacin (B3) mg %
Vitamin B5 (PA) mg %
Vitamin B6 mg %
Biotin mcg
Folate (B9) mcg %
Folic acid mcg %
Food Folate mcg %
Folate DFE mcg %
Choline mg %
Vitamin B12 mcg %
Retinol mcg
Carotene, beta mcg %
Carotene, alpha mcg %
Cryptoxanthin, beta mcg %
Vitamin A, IU IU
Lycopene mcg
Lut + Zeaxanthin mcg
Vitamin E mg %
Vitamin D mcg %
Vitamin D2 mcg
Vitamin D3 mcg
Vitamin D (IU) IU %
Vitamin K mcg %
Vitamin K1 mcg
Menaquinone-4 (K2) mcg
Other
-- = missing data
Weightg
Water g
Ash g
Alcohol g
Caffeine mg
Theobromine mg
PRAL score
Carbs & Sugars
-- = missing data %DV
Weightg
Soluble Fiber g
Insoluble Fiber g
Added Sugar g %
Sucrose g
Glucose (Dextrose) g
Fructose g
Lactose g
Maltose g
Galactose g
Starch g
Carbohydrate, other g
Total sugar alcohols g
Fats
-- = missing data %AI
Weightg
Total Monounsaturated g
Total Polyunsaturated g
Omega 3s g %
Omega 6s g %
Omega 3 to Omega 6 Ratio
Omega 6 to Omega 3 Ratio
Omega 3 Fats
alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) g %
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) g
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) g
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) g
n-3-Eicosatrienoic Acid (20:3) g
Omega-6 Fats
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6 cis cis) g
gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) g
cis-cis-n6-Eicosadienoic Acid g
Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA) g
Arachidonic acid (AA) g
Saturated Fats
Butyric (4:0) g
Caproic (6:0) g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) g
Capric Acid (10:0) g
Lauric Acid (12:0) g
Tridecanoic Acid (13:0) g
Myristic Acid (14:0) g
Pentadecanoic Acid (15:0) g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) g
Margaric Acid (17:0) g
Stearic Acid (18:0) g
Arachidic Acid (20:0) g
Behenic Acid (22:0) g
Lignoceric Acid (24:0) g
Monounsaturated Fats
Myristoleic Acid (14:1) g
Pentadecenoic Acid (15:1) g
Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) g
cis-Palmitoleic Acid (16:1 cis) g
Heptadecenoic Acid (17:1) g
Oleic Acid (18:1) g
cis-Oleic Acid (18:1 cis) g
cis-Vaccenic acid g
Gadoleic Acid (20:1) g
Docosenoic Acid (22:1) g
cis-Docosenoic Acid (22:1 cis) g
cis-Tetracosenoic Acid (24:1 cis) g
Polyunsaturated Fats
Octadecadienoic Acid (18:2) g
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLAs) g
i-Octadecadienoic Acid (18:2 mixed isomers) g
undifferentiated-Octadecatrienoic g
Octadecatrienoic Acid (mixed isomers) g
Parinaric Acid (18:4) g
Eicosatrienoic Acid (20:3) g
Eicosatetraenoic Acid 20:4 g
Heneicosapentaenoic Acid 21:5 g
22:4 g
Trans Fats
Trans-Polyenoic Fats g
Trans-Monoenoic Fats g
trans-Palmitoleic Acid (16:1 trans) g
trans-Oleic Acid (18:1 trans) g
trans-Docosenoic Acid (22:1 trans) g
trans-Octadecadienoic Acid (18:2 trans) g
trans-trans-Octadecadienoic Acid (18:2 trans trans) g
Phytosterols (Plant Sterols)
Total Phytosterols g
Stigmasterol g
Campesterol g
Beta-sitosterol g
Amino Acids
-- = missing data %RDI
Weightg
Essential Amino Acids
Histidine mg %
Isoleucine mg %
Leucine mg %
Lysine mg %
Methionine mg %
Phenylalanine mg %
Threonine mg %
Tryptophan mg %
Valine mg %
Conditionally Essential Amino Acids
Arginine mg
Cystine mg %
Glycine mg
Proline mg
Tyrosine mg %
Non-Essential Amino Acids
Alanine mg
Aspartic acid mg
Betaine mg
Glutamic acid mg
Hydroxyproline mg
Serine mg
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