Matvaretabellen

Matvaretabellen is a Norwegian national food composition database that provides nutrient values for foods commonly consumed in Norway. The database covers a wide range of items, including raw ingredients, cooked dishes, processed foods, and composite recipes, with data presented per 100 grams or per 100 milliliters and, where appropriate, per typical portion sizes. Information typically includes energy content, protein, total fat (and saturated fat), carbohydrates (and sugars), dietary fiber, and salt, as well as a broad set of vitamins and minerals, and other constituents such as alcohol and water. Values may also indicate per cent daily values or reference intakes where relevant.

Data are compiled and maintained by a national public health or nutrition authority and undergo quality control before publication. They are based on a combination of laboratory analyses, official product labels, and published literature, and standardized to allow comparison across foods. For foods with multiple formulations or preparation methods, the database provides the most representative value and notes uncertainties or assumptions.

Matvaretabellen is used by nutrition professionals, researchers, educators, policymakers, and the general public for dietary assessment, meal planning, nutrition labeling, and national nutrition monitoring. It supports dietary surveys, education programs, and the development of food-based dietary guidelines in Norway.

The database is accessible online and is integrated with various health and diet tools in Norway. It is updated regularly to reflect new products, reformulations, and updated nutrition science.