kostholdsdb

Kostholdsdb is a nutrition database that collects and organizes information about foods and their nutrient content. The project aims to support evidence-based diet planning, nutritional research, clinical guidance, and consumer information by providing standardized data on foods, meals, and dietary components.

Content and data model: The database typically includes entries for food items and recipes, with fields such as energy (kilocalories), macronutrients (protein, fat, carbohydrate, fiber), vitamins, minerals, and sometimes fortification status, allergens, and ingredients. Nutrient values are usually expressed per 100 grams or per standard serving. The data may also include serving advice, preparation methods, and regional variations.

Data sources and curation: Data come from laboratory analyses, industry nutrition labels, national food composition tables, and published literature; data are curated and harmonized to a common schema. Quality indicators and versioning help track changes and reliability of the information.

Access and usage: Kostholdsdb can be accessed via a web interface for search and browsing. An API or downloadable data files are often provided to researchers, developers, and public health organizations. Licensing terms vary; some datasets are open, others require access agreements or partnerships.

Governance and updates: The database is typically maintained by a research institution, health authority, or nonprofit organization. Updates reflect new products, reformulations, and revised analyses, with versioned releases and changelogs to document changes.

Applications and limitations: It supports dietary assessment, menu planning, and epidemiological research; users should be aware of regional differences in composition and potential data gaps for certain foods, brands, or traditional recipes.

See also: Comparable resources include the USDA FoodData Central, EuroFIR food information, and national food composition databases.