Adding an Ingredient
- Type a name in the Name box.
- Enter the nutrient weight in grams.
- Enter a Serving Size
- Enter nutrients. You can enter as much or as little nutrient information as you wish from the items Nutrition Facts label or another source. It is certainly more helpful to enter as much as possible, but it is not necessary. Values are entered in one of two ways - either by typing in the numeric value or the %RDI value (ex: from a Nutrition Facts panel).
LIST OF NUTRIENTS
Total Calories
Protein
Carbohydrates
Dietary Fiber
Total Sugars
Added Sugar
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Monounsaturated Fat
Polyunsaturated Fat
Cholesterol
Water
Vitamin B1– Thiamin
Vitamin B2 – Riboflavin
Vitamin B3 – Niacin
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C
Vitamin D - mcg
Vitamin D
Vitamin E – Alpha Tocopherol
Folate
Vitamin A – RAE
Calcium
Copper
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Selenium
Sodium
Zinc
Linoleic Acid
Linolenic Acid
Omega 3 – EPA
Omega 3 – DHA
Choline
Alcohol
MyPlate – Grains
MyPlate – Whole Grains
MyPlate – Refined Grains
MyPlate – Vegetables
MyPlate – Fruits
MyPlate – Dairy
MyPlate – Protein Foods
MyPlate - Oils