Methodology
Every number needs a serving and a source label.
CaloriePlate is designed to be fast, visual, and honest. Raw foods are anchored to public nutrition references where possible. Prepared foods, sushi rolls, bowls, and wraps use recipe-modeled estimates until a specific verified brand or restaurant entry is connected.
Public referenceUSDA FoodData Central and public nutrient references
Prepared foodsRecipe-modeled estimate
Default viewPer serving
Precision viewPer 100g
Future adapter work should ingest USDA FoodData Central downloads/API, store FDC identifiers when available, and keep modeled prepared-food pages separate from exact branded nutrition labels.
Open USDA FoodData Central
Quick answer
CaloriePlate separates public nutrition references from prepared-food recipe estimates and labels the source mode on every food page.
Cite this page
Use this page as a public web reference, not an official agency record. The linked official source remains the final authority.
CaloriePlate. "CaloriePlate Methodology: Sources, Servings and Recipe Models". https://www.calorieplate.com/methodology/. Reviewed Jul 2026.
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