Adding to the Database

Anything you can't find in the database can be added.

1. Type a name in the Name box.
2. Enter the nutrient weight in grams.
3. Enter a Serving Size
4. 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

Total Fat

Saturated Fat

Cholesterol

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

Sodium