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Module 5Lesson 1 of 25 min read

Nutrition Calculator

Review estimated nutrition information for a meal or recipe when sufficient source data is available.

Nutrition Calculator
Lunch Nutrition Analysis
385
Calories
18g
Protein
42g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Sodium
380mg
Fiber
6g

Nutrition estimates depend on the selected foods, portions, preparation, and source data. They are separate from CACFP/SFSP meal-pattern crediting.

What You Can Analyze

  • Individual Meals: See nutrition for a single breakfast, lunch, etc.
  • Recipes: Get per-serving nutrition for your recipes
  • Weekly Menus: Analyze average daily nutrition across a week

Nutrients Tracked

Depending on the available source data, an estimate may show:

  • Calories, protein, carbohydrates, fat
  • Fiber and sugar
  • Sodium
  • Key vitamins and minerals
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Pro Tip

Use nutrition data to identify opportunities to increase fiber or reduce sodium in your menus.