Accurate and Validated Nutrient Dataset

A novel approach

Utilising a unique mapping process to provide more complete data

Going one step further than any other nutrient analysis software, the unique myfood24 datasets extends food composition tables to include branded products. Unlike any other software, myfood24 holds extensive macro- and micronutrient information on branded items, determined using a unique methodology. 

To do this, we undertake a mapping exercise to match back of pack data from branded food products to nutrient data from food composition tables to provide information on missing micronutrient values such as B₆, B₁₂ and iron. This mapped database is unique to myfood24, no other system offers this. Data is never crowd-sourced.

A full quality control activity and additional database formatting is also performed to ensure the accuracy of the data and to enhance the searchability of the dataset.

Developing the initial myfood24 database took approximately 18 months to complete. Our team of dedicated experts are continually updating, expanding and improving our dataset to ensure it remains as accurate and up-to-date as possible.

Datasets

We are continually expanding our databases

Our unique food and drink dataset is being enhanced and extended all the time and currently includes the below. If you'd like to collaborate to create a new database or already have one that you'd like to use with myfood24 then please get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!

• The United Kingdom
  1. Generic items from McCance and Widdowson 7
  2. Branded items including supermarkets, fast food outlets and restaurant chains
  3. Dietary and nutrient supplements
  4. Specialised oral nutritional supplements including powders and ready-made liquids
     
  5. South Asian dishes

• Australia – developed in conjunction with the University of Queensland:
  • Generic items from AUSNUT 2011-2013
  • Branded items
    
    
• Caribbean - developed in conjunction with the University of the West Indies
  • Generic items from USDA food tables
  • Branded items
    
    
• Denmark - items are in Danish and was developed in conjunction with Danish Cancer Society
  • Generic items from Frida Fooddata v2
  • Branded items
• France - items are in French and was developed in conjunction with UniLaSalle
  • Generic items from CIQUAL 2017
  • Branded items
    
    
• Germany - items are in German and was developed in conjunction with the University of Bonn
  • Generic items from BLS v3.02
  • Branded items

• Middle East - items are in Arabic and the dataset was developed in conjunction with the University of Leeds
  • Generic items from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan including traditional local dishes
  • Branded items 
    
    
• Norway - items are in Norwegian and was developed in conjunction with the University of Agder
  • Generic items from the Norwegian Food Composition Table 2018
  • Branded items
    
    
• Peru - items are in Spanish and was developed in conjunction with the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
  • Generic items from the Peruvian National Food Composition Tables
    
    
• USA - items are in English
  • Generic items from the USDA database
    
    
• Uganda - developed in conjunction with the University of Leeds
  • Generic items from African Food Composition Tables
    
    
• Baby and infant food databases for the following countries:
  • UK
  • Denmark
  • New Zealand
  • Singapore