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FNDDS Documentation and Databases
  • FNDDS
    2021-2023
  • FNDDS
    2019-2020
  • FNDDS
    2017-2018
  • FNDDS
    2015-2016
  • FNDDS
    2013-2014
  • FNDDS
    2011-2012
  • FNDDS 5.0
    (2009-2010)
  • FNDDS 4.1
    (2007-2008)
  • FNDDS 3.0
    (2005-2006)
  • FNDDS 2.0
    (2003-2004)
  • FNDDS 1.0
    (2001-2002)
  • Special
    Databases
Applied to WWEIA, NHANES 2021-2023
Factsheet
Documentation
Databases

   FNDDS At A Glance Factsheet

Foods and Beverages.xlsx
Portions and Weights.xlsx
FNDDS Ingredients.xlsx
Ingredient Nutrient Values.xlsx
FNDDS Nutrient Values.xlsx

What's In The Foods You Eat Search Tool 2021-2023.xlsx     (as of October 2024)

   Content of Datasets Factsheet

FNDDS_2021-2023_access.exe
FNDDS_2021-2023_sas.exe

Resources

   FDC Dataset (downloaded October 2023 for use in developing the FNDDS 2021-2023)
   Food Yields Summarized by Different Stages of Preparation (Agriculture Handbook No. 102)
   USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors (Release 6, December 2007)
Discontinued Food Codes between FNDDS 2019-2020 and FNDDS 2021-2023.xlsx
Suggested Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2024. USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies 2021-2023. Food Surveys Research Group Home Page, http://www.ars.usda.gov/nea/bhnrc/fsrg
Applied to WWEIA, NHANES 2019-2020
Factsheet
Documentation
Databases

   FNDDS At A Glance Factsheet

Foods and Beverages.xlsx
Portions and Weights.xlsx
FNDDS Ingredients.xlsx
Ingredient Nutrient Values.xlsx
FNDDS Nutrient Values.xlsx

   Content of Datasets Factsheet

FNDDS_2019-2020_access.exe
FNDDS_2019-2020_sas.exe

Resources

   FDC Dataset (downloaded 10/29/2021 for use in developing the FNDDS 2019-2020)
   SR28 Dataset (downloaded 10/02/2017 for use in developing the FNDDS 2019-2020)
   Food Yields Summarized by Different Stages of Preparation (Agriculture Handbook No. 102)
   USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors (Release 6, December 2007)
Discontinued Food Codes between FNDDS 2017-2018 and FNDDS 2019-2020.xlsx
Suggested Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2022. USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies 2019-2020. Food Surveys Research Group Home Page, http://www.ars.usda.gov/nea/bhnrc/fsrg
Applied to WWEIA, NHANES 2017-2018
Factsheet
Documentation
Databases

   FNDDS At A Glance Factsheet

Foods and Beverages.xlsx
Portions and Weights.xlsx
FNDDS Ingredients.xlsx
Ingredient Nutrient Values.xlsx
FNDDS Nutrient Values.xlsx

   Content of Datasets Factsheet

FNDDS_2017-2018_access.exe
FNDDS_2017-2018_sas.exe

Resources

   FDC Dataset (downloaded 10/31/2019 for use in developing the FNDDS 2017-2018)
   SR28 Dataset (downloaded 10/02/2017 for use in developing the FNDDS 2017-2018)
   Food Yields Summarized by Different Stages of Preparation (Agriculture Handbook No. 102)
   USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors (Release 6, December 2007)
Discontinued Food Codes between FNDDS 2015-2016 and FNDDS 2017-2018.xlsx
Suggested Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2020. USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies 2017-2018. Food Surveys Research Group Home Page, http://www.ars.usda.gov/nea/bhnrc/fsrg
Applied to WWEIA, NHANES 2015-2016
Factsheet
File Relationships
Documentation
Download Databases

   FNDDS At a Glance

Foods and Beverages.xlsx
Portions and Weights.xlsx
FNDDS Ingredients.xlsx
Ingredient Nutrient Values.xlsx
FNDDS Nutrient Values.xlsx

   Content of Datasets

FNDDS_2015-2016_access.exe
FNDDS_2015-2016_sas.exe

SR28 Dataset (downloaded 10/2/2017 for use in developing the FNDDS 2015-2016)

Discontinued Food Codes between FNDDS 2013-2014 and FNDDS 2015-2016.xlsx
Suggested Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2018. USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies 2015-2016. Food Surveys Research Group Home Page, http://www.ars.usda.gov/nea/bhnrc/fsrg
Applied to WWEIA, NHANES 2013-2014
Factsheet
Files At A Glance
File Relationships
Download Databases (help)

Fndds_2013-2014_access.exe (9 mb)
Fndds_2013-2014_sas.exe (4 mb)

FNDDS Items Designated as Fortified Factsheet

FNDDS Items Designated as Fortified 2013-2014

Discontinued Food Codes between FNDDS 2011-2012 and FNDDS 2013-2014
Suggested Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2016. USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies 2013-2014. Food Surveys Research Group Home Page, http://www.ars.usda.gov/nea/bhnrc/fsrg
Applied to WWEIA, NHANES 2011-2012
Documentation
Files At a Glance
What's New
Discontinued Food Codes between FNDDS 5.0 (2009-2010) and FNDDS 2011-2012
Download Databases (help)

Fndds_2011-2012_ascii.exe (3.5 mb)
Fndds_2011-2012_access.exe (9 mb)
Fndds_2011-2012_sas.exe (4 mb)

Suggested Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2014. USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies 2011-2012. Food Surveys Research Group Home Page, http://www.ars.usda.gov/ba/bhnrc/fsrg
Applied to WWEIA, NHANES 2009-2010
Documentation
What's New
Download Databases (help)

Fndds5_ascii.exe (3.5 mb)
Fndds5_access.exe (9 mb)
Fndds5_sas.exe (4 mb)

What’s In The Foods You Eat Search Tool 5.0 (no longer available)
Suggested Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2012. USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, 5.0. Food Surveys Research Group Home Page, http://www.ars.usda.gov/ba/bhnrc/fsrg.
Applied to WWEIA, NHANES 2007-2008
Documentation
What's New
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Fndds4_ascii.exe (3.5 mb)
Fndds4_access.exe (9 mb)
Fndds4_sas.exe (4 mb)

What’s In The Foods You Eat Search Tool 4.1 (no longer available)
Suggested Citation: USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, 4.1. 2010. Beltsville, MD: Agricultural Research Service, Food Surveys Research Group.
Applied to WWEIA, NHANES 2005-2006
Documentation
What's New
Download Databases (help)

Fndds3_ascii.exe (3.5 mb)
Fndds3_access.exe (9 mb)
Fndds3_sas.exe (4 mb)

What’s In The Foods You Eat Search Tool 3.0 (no longer available)
Suggested Citation: USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, 3.0. 2008. Beltsville, MD: Agricultural Research Service, Food Surveys Research Group.
Vitamin D Addendum
A special database of vitamin D values has been developed for all foods reported during the food intake interview in What We Eat in America, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (WWEIA, NHANES) 2005-2006 for the purpose of estimating usual intakes of vitamin D from food and water.
Documentation
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VitD_addendum_FNDDS3_access.exe (650 kb)

Suggested Citation:Vitamin D Addendum to USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies 3.0 (2009). Beltsville, MD: Agricultural Research Service, Food Surveys Research Group.
Applied to WWEIA, NHANES 2003-2004
Documentation
What's New
Download Databases (help)

Fndds2_ascii.exe (3.5 mb)
Fndds2_access.exe (9 mb)

What’s In The Foods You Eat Search Tool 2.0(no longer available)
Suggested Citation: USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, 2.0. 2006. Beltsville, MD: Agricultural Research Service, Food Surveys Research Group.
Applied to WWEIA, NHANES 2001-2002
Documentation
What's New
Download Databases (help)

Fndds1_ascii.exe (3.5 mb)
Fndds1_access.exe (9 mb)

What’s In The Foods You Eat Search Tool 1.0 (no longer available)
Suggested Citation:USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, 1.0. 2004. Beltsville, MD: Agricultural Research Service, Food Surveys Research Group.
  • Vitamin D
    (2005-2006)
  • Vitamin A & E
    (1999-2000)
Applied to WWEIA, NHANES 2005-2006
A special database of vitamin D values has been developed for all foods reported during the food intake interview in What We Eat in America, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (WWEIA, NHANES) 2005-2006 for the purpose of estimating usual intakes of vitamin D from food and water.
Documentation
Download Databases (help)

VitD_addendum_FNDDS3_access.exe (650 kb)

Suggested Citation:Vitamin D Addendum to USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies 3.0 (2009). Beltsville, MD: Agricultural Research Service, Food Surveys Research Group.
Applied to NHANES 1999-2000
A special database of vitamin A (mcg RAE) and vitamin E (mg AT) values for use with NHANES 1999-2000.
Documentation
Download Databases (help)

VitaminAE_ascii.exe (600 kb)
VitaminAE_access.exe (910 kb)

Suggested Citation: USDA Database of Vitamin A (mcg RAE) and Vitamin E (mg AT) for National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2000. 2006. Beltsville, MD: Agricultural Research Service, Food Surveys Research Group.