A lookup of USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods.

The food records of the April 2026 Foundation Foods release: categories, the records' own fields, and the nutrient records stored for each food.

Food categories Foods Nutrients

Source and period: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, FoodData Central - Foundation Foods (April 2026 release, JSON download). Figures cover that source's April 2026 release. Downloaded October 27, 2026. Sources, licence and fetch date

Food categories

Vegetables and Vegetable Products88 Fruits and Fruit Juices50 Dairy and Egg Products42 Cereal Grains and Pasta41 Legumes and Legume Products37 Finfish and Shellfish Products23 Nut and Seed Products19 Beef Products15 Poultry Products11 Fats and Oils9 Pork Products7 Sausages and Luncheon Meats6 Restaurant Foods4 Beverages3 Lamb, Veal, and Game Products2 Soups, Sauces, and Gravies2 Spices and Herbs2 Baked Products1 Sweets1