Food categories
Every food in the database, by food group, and by the way Americans actually eat.
Food groups
- Beef Products969
- Vegetables and Vegetable Products903
- Baked Products523
- Lamb, Veal, and Game Products466
- Fruits and Fruit Juices411
- Poultry Products394
- Beverages369
- Sweets359
- Baby Foods345
- Pork Products343
- Dairy and Egg Products334
- Legumes and Legume Products332
- Fast Foods312
- Finfish and Shellfish Products288
- Soups, Sauces, and Gravies256
- Fats and Oils228
- Cereal Grains and Pasta224
- Breakfast Cereals195
- Sausages and Luncheon Meats181
- Snacks176
- American Indian/Alaska Native Foods165
- Nut and Seed Products156
- Restaurant Foods113
- Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes81
- Spices and Herbs65
What we eat
USDA's What We Eat in America categories: foods as people report eating them.
- Apple juice3
- Apples7
- Baby food: cereals14
- Baby food: fruit13
- Baby food: meat and dinners11
- Baby food: mixtures12
- Baby food: snacks and sweets11
- Baby food: vegetables14
- Baby food: yogurt2
- Baby juice6
- Baby water1
- Bacon12
- Bagels and English muffins30
- Bananas2
- Bean, pea, legume dishes23
- Beans, peas, legumes75
- Beef, excludes ground34
- Beer8
- Biscuits, muffins, quick breads48
- Blueberries and other berries11
- Bottled water1
- Broccoli15
- Burgers62
- Burritos and tacos48
- Butter and animal fats10
- Cabbage11
- Cakes and pies89
- Candy containing chocolate25
- Candy not containing chocolate23
- Carrots20
- Cereal bars33
- Cheese58
- Cheese sandwiches14
- Chicken fillet sandwiches21
- Chicken patties, nuggets and tenders15
- Chicken, whole pieces160
- Citrus fruits11
- Citrus juice12
- Coffee109
- Cold cuts and cured meats44
- Coleslaw, non-lettuce salads17
- Cookies and brownies102
- Corn20
- Cottage/ricotta cheese16
- Crackers, excludes saltines56
- Cream and cream substitutes18
- Cream cheese, sour cream, whipped cream13
- Deli and cured meat sandwiches63
- Diet soft drinks13
- Diet sport and energy drinks12
- Dips, gravies, other sauces59
- Doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries66
- Dried fruits18
- Egg rolls, dumplings, sushi25
- Egg/breakfast sandwiches47
- Eggs and omelets147
- Enhanced water2
- Fish109
- Flavored milk, lowfat7
- Flavored milk, nonfat9
- Flavored milk, reduced fat12
- Flavored milk, whole4
- Flavored or carbonated water5
- Formula, prepared from powder50
- Formula, ready-to-feed17
- Frankfurter sandwiches29
- Frankfurters5
- French fries and other fried white potatoes44
- Fried rice and lo/chow mein44
- Fried vegetables21
- Fruit drinks49
- Gelatins, ices, sorbets17
- Grapes1
- Grits and other cooked cereals26
- Ground beef5
- Human milk1
- Ice cream and frozen dairy desserts60
- Jams, syrups, toppings36
- Lamb, goat, game18
- Lettuce and lettuce salads14
- Liquor and cocktails69
- Liver and organ meats13
- Macaroni and cheese16
- Mango and papaya5
- Margarine8
- Mashed potatoes and white potato mixtures56
- Mayonnaise10
- Meat and BBQ sandwiches20
- Meat mixed dishes233
- Melons4
- Milk shakes and other dairy drinks13
- Milk, lowfat3
- Milk, nonfat4
- Milk, reduced fat4
- Milk, whole7
- Mustard and other condiments28
- Nachos7
- Not included in a food category77
- Nutrition bars13
- Nutritional beverages15
- Nuts and seeds78
- Oatmeal21
- Olives, pickles, pickled vegetables30
- Onions7
- Other dark green vegetables50
- Other diet drinks6
- Other fruit juice19
- Other fruits and fruit salads42
- Other Mexican mixed dishes52
- Other red and orange vegetables20
- Other starchy vegetables39
- Other vegetables and combinations147
- Pancakes, waffles, French toast54
- Pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese174
- Pasta sauces, tomato-based11
- Pasta, noodles, cooked grains18
- Peaches and nectarines6
- Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches22
- Pears5
- Pineapple5
- Pizza91
- Plant-based milk18
- Plant-based yogurt3
- Popcorn26
- Pork26
- Potato chips27
- Poultry mixed dishes133
- Pretzels/snack mix45
- Protein and nutritional powders17
- Pudding26
- Ramen and Asian broth-based soups15
- Ready-to-eat cereal, higher sugar (>21.2g/100g)22
- Ready-to-eat cereal, lower sugar (=<21.2g/100g)20
- Rice30
- Rice mixed dishes132
- Rolls and buns37
- Salad dressings and vegetable oils51
- Saltine crackers5
- Sausages21
- Seafood mixed dishes96
- Seafood sandwiches20
- Shellfish41
- Smoothies and grain drinks25
- Soft drinks13
- Soups, broth-based47
- Soups, cream-based13
- Soy and meat-alternative products18
- Soy-based condiments10
- Spinach15
- Sport and energy drinks19
- Stir-fry and soy-based sauce mixtures70
- Strawberries3
- String beans20
- Sugar substitutes10
- Sugars and honey8
- Tap water2
- Tea45
- Tomato-based condiments12
- Tomatoes6
- Tortilla, corn, other chips32
- Tortillas7
- Turkey, duck, other poultry46
- Turnovers and other grain-based items36
- Vegetable dishes34
- Vegetable juice9
- Vegetable sandwiches/burgers11
- Vegetables on a sandwich8
- White potatoes, baked or boiled48
- Wine13
- Yeast breads113
- Yogurt, Greek14
- Yogurt, regular17
Branded foods
442,181 products from their labels, by USDA's branded food categories.
- Candy22,678
- Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks21,699
- Cheese16,980
- Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt13,243
- Cookies & Biscuits13,182
- Chips, Pretzels & Snacks11,856
- Chocolate10,413
- Breads & Buns10,159
- Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes10,135
- Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes9,304
- Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks8,854
- Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers8,313
- Other Snacks8,107
- Snack, Energy & Granola Bars8,062
- Cereal7,944
- Soda7,897
- Dips & Salsa6,964
- Ketchup, Mustard, BBQ & Cheese Sauce6,911
- Pasta by Shape & Type6,425
- Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables6,143
- Wholesome Snacks6,095
- Yogurt6,078
- Salad Dressing & Mayonnaise5,845
- Water5,677
- Frozen Dinners & Entrees5,049
- Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts4,801
- Other Drinks4,743
- Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats4,699
- Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres4,623
- Vegetable & Cooking Oils4,399
- Milk4,360
- Canned Vegetables4,344
- Powdered Drinks4,209
- Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings4,083
- Frozen Vegetables4,030
- Crackers & Biscotti3,994
- Frozen Fish & Seafood3,811
- Prepared Pasta & Pizza Sauces3,601
- Oriental, Mexican & Ethnic Sauces3,560
- Other Deli3,498
- Pizza3,483
- Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes3,374
- Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads3,374
- Canned Fruit3,066
- Canned & Bottled Beans2,990
- Tomatoes2,951
- Other Soups2,938
- Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries2,774
- Nut & Seed Butters2,674
- Milk/Milk Substitutes2,349
- Herbs & Spices2,348
- Other Meats2,325
- Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Prepared/Processed2,311
- Canned Soup2,290
- Frozen Fruit & Fruit Juice Concentrates2,189
- Iced & Bottle Tea2,179
- Other Cooking Sauces2,170
- Processed Cereal Products2,080
- Syrups & Molasses1,917
- Rice1,902
- Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks1,901
- Other Frozen Desserts1,873
- Vegetable and Lentil Mixes1,815
- Granulated, Brown & Powdered Sugar1,793
- Snacks1,786
- Butter & Spread1,675
- Non Alcoholic Beverages - Ready to Drink1,671
- Chewing Gum & Mints1,669
- Bacon, Sausages & Ribs1,619
- Mexican Dinner Mixes1,610
- Biscuits/Cookies1,608
- Pasta Dinners1,602
- Tea Bags1,556
- Cream1,550
- Crusts & Dough1,432
- Entrees, Sides & Small Meals1,400
- Milk Additives1,398
- Honey1,395
- Flours & Corn Meal1,332
- Deli Salads1,295
- Cooked & Prepared1,274
- Fish & Seafood1,264
- Canned Seafood1,238
- Plant Based Milk1,201
- Puddings & Custards1,157
- Frozen Patties and Burgers1,139
- Chili & Stew1,114
- Frozen Bread & Dough1,111
- Other Grains & Seeds1,103
- Alcohol1,085
- Prepared Subs & Sandwiches1,072
- Bread & Muffin Mixes1,061
- Sauces/Spreads/Dips/Condiments999
- Canned Tuna963
- Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals950
- All Noodles939
- Frozen Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes924
- Eggs & Egg Substitutes916
- French Fries, Potatoes & Onion Rings914
- Prepared Soups910
- Vegetables - Prepared/Processed900
- Canned Condensed Soup898
- Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Unprepared/Unprocessed897
- Lunch Snacks & Combinations874
- Gelatin, Gels, Pectins & Desserts862
- Baking/Cooking Mixes/Supplies856
- Baking Additives & Extracts828
- Gravy Mix815
- Savoury Bakery Products805
- Confectionery Products802
- Poultry, Chicken & Turkey796
- Frozen Prepared Sides770
- Liquid Water Enhancer770
- Sport Drinks750
- Flavored Rice Dishes744
- Canned Meat711
- Prepared Wraps and Burittos711
- Flavored Snack Crackers697
- Plant Based Water685
- Bread602
- Sweet Bakery Products588
- Other Condiments586
- Sushi549
- Pizza Mixes & Other Dry Dinners542
- Yogurt/Yogurt Substitutes540
- Fish Unprepared/Unprocessed539
- Dough Based Products / Meals499
- Shellfish Unprepared/Unprocessed488
- Coffee451
- Pastry Shells & Fillings426
- Frozen Poultry, Chicken & Turkey423
- Vegetable Based Products / Meals413
- Desserts/Dessert Sauces/Toppings401
- Sandwiches/Filled Rolls/Wraps368
- Frozen Bacon, Sausages & Ribs365
- Stuffing321
- Fruit - Prepared/Processed313
- Biscuits/Cookies (Shelf Stable)303
- Vegetarian Frozen Meats284
- Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals278
- Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Sausages Prepared/Processed268
- Ready-Made Combination Meals264
- Cheese/Cheese Substitutes241
- Non Alcoholic Beverages - Not Ready to Drink234
- Frozen Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats221
- Pasta/Noodles218
- Specialty Formula Supplements201
- Other Frozen Meats186
- Grains/Flour171
- Herbs/Spices/Extracts165
- Meal Replacement Supplements165
- Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast & Crepes161
- Baby/Infant - Foods/Beverages157
- Other branded foods137
- Grain Based Products / Meals122
- Prepared/Preserved Foods Variety Packs118
- Cereals Products - Ready to Eat (Shelf Stable)112
- Chips/Crisps/Snack Mixes - Natural/Extruded (Shelf Stable)104
- Oils Edible103
- Cereal/Muesli Bars102
- Nuts/Seeds - Prepared/Processed100
- Pickles/Relishes/Chutneys/Olives97
- Cream/Cream Substitutes91
- Confectionery83
- Fruit - Prepared/Processed (Shelf Stable)76
- Breakfast Drinks71
- Weight Control67
- Spreads65
- Canned Fish and Meat61
- Tea and Infusions/Tisanes56
- Butter/Butter Substitutes55
- Fish - Prepared/Processed55
- Sweet Spreads53
- Coffee/Tea/Substitutes52
- Bread/Bakery Products Variety Packs51
- Health Care51
- Prepared Meals50
- Vegetable Based Products / Meals - Not Ready to Eat (Frozen)50
- Cakes - Sweet (Frozen)40
- Pies/Pastries - Sweet (Shelf Stable)38
- Sauces38
- Seafood Miscellaneous38
- Drinks Flavoured - Ready to Drink36
- Seasonings/Preservatives/Extracts Variety Packs35
- Dairy Foods/Yoghurts34
- Breakfast Cereals - Hot And Cold32
- Snack Foods - Other31
- Coffee/Coffee Substitutes30
- Green Supplements30
- Cheese - Speciality27
- Fruit/Nuts/Seeds Combination27
- Baking Needs26
- Drinks - Juices, Drinks and Cordials25
- Sugars/Sugar Substitute Products25
- Alcoholic Beverages23
- Eggs/Eggs Substitutes23
- Digestive & Fiber Supplements22
- Herbal Supplements22
- Sausages/Smallgoods21
- Dairy/Egg Based Products / Meals20
- Ice Cream/Ice Novelties (Shelf Stable)20
- Frozen Chicken - Processed17
- Frozen Meals17
- Bread - Incl. Buns And Rolls16
- Baking/Cooking Supplies (Shelf Stable)15
- Ice-Cream Take Home15
- Snack Foods - Chips15
- Sugar And Flour15
- Bacon13
- Frozen Meat12
- Biscuits Cracker11
- Canned/Dried Veges11
- Cheese - Block11
- Children's Nutritional Supplements11
- Dips/Hummus/Pate11
- Milk/Cream - Shelf Stable11
- Pies/Pastries/Pizzas/Quiches - Savoury (Frozen)11
- Biscuits Chocolate10
- Drinks - Soft Drinks10
- Frozen Fruit10
- Salad Dressings10
- Vegetarian10
- Vitamins10
- Health Supplements and Vitamins9
- Herbs And Spices9
- Nuts/Seeds - Prepared/Processed (Shelf Stable)9
- Smoked fish9
- Vegetables - Prepared/Processed (Shelf Stable)9
- Cakes and Slices8
- Cereals Products - Not Ready to Eat (Shelf Stable)8
- Food/Beverage/Tobacco Variety Packs8
- Snack Foods - Cereal Snacks8
- Wrapped Snacks - Muesli Bars8
- Desserts & Custard7
- Fats Edible7
- Frozen Foods7
- Pickles, Relishes and Vinegar7
- Salads7
- Salami / Cured Meat7
- Sauces- Cooking7
- Snack Foods - Nuts7
- Taco Shells7
- Baking6
- Fatty Acid Supplements6
- Fresh Meat6
- Fruits - Unprepared/Unprocessed (Frozen)6
- Pastries/Pies/Pizzas6
- Vegetables Unprepared/Unprocessed (Frozen)6
- Wrapped Snacks - Nut Bars6
- Aquatic Invertebrates/Fish/Shellfish/Seafood Combination5
- Baking/Cooking Mixes (Shelf Stable)5
- Biscuits Plain/Sweet5
- Cooking Oils and Fats5
- Dough Based Products / Meals - Not Ready to Eat - Savoury (Shelf Stable)5
- Fish Substitutes5
- Frozen Potato5
- Puddings and desserts5
- Shellfish Prepared/Processed5
- Sports and Weight Management5
- Vegetables - Unprepared/Unprocessed (Shelf Stable)5
- Beer4
- Drinks - Powdered4
- Egg Based Products / Meals - Not Ready to Eat (Frozen)4
- Eggs4
- Fresh Chicken - Processed4
- Frozen Pies/Savouries4
- Ham/Cold Meats4
- Ice-Cream/Ice-Block Multi Pack4
- Milk/Cream4
- Popcorn (Shelf Stable)4
- Yogurt/Yogurt Substitutes (Perishable)4
- Baking/Cooking Mixes (Perishable)3
- Frozen Chicken - Portions3
- Frozen Desserts3
- Fruit3
- Fruits - Unprepared/Unprocessed (Shelf Stable)3
- Pasta3
- Rice & Grains3
- Soups - Prepared (Shelf Stable)3
- Vegetables3
- Wrapped Snacks - Cereal3
- Antipasto2
- Baking Accessories2
- Berries/Small Fruit2
- Coffee - Instant, Roast and Ground2
- Deli and Chilled Foods2
- Dips - Shelf Stable2
- Dressings/Dips (Shelf Stable)2
- Drinks - Energy Drinks2
- Frozen Snack2
- Fruits/Vegetables/Nuts/Seeds Variety Packs2
- Oral Hygiene Products2
- Pasta - Instant Meals2
- Pork Sausages - Prepared/Processed2
- Ready To Drink2
- Snack Foods - Corn Chips2
- Tea - Bags, Loose Leaf, Speciality2
- Turkey - Unprepared/Unprocessed2
- Vinegars/Cooking Wines2
- Vitamins/Minerals/Nutritional Supplements2
- Amino Acid Supplements1
- Antioxidant Supplements1
- Baking/Cooking Mixes/Supplies Variety Packs1
- Beef - Prepared/Processed1
- Biscuits Kids1
- Breakfast Foods1
- Cakes - Sweet (Shelf Stable)1
- Cakes/Slices/Biscuits1
- Chickpeas1
- Children's Natural Remedies1
- Flour - Cereal/Pulse (Shelf Stable)1
- Fresh Chicken - Portions1
- Fresh Chicken - Whole1
- Fresh Fruit and Vegetables1
- Fresh Meat, Poultry and Seafood1
- Fresh Pasta1
- Gardening1
- Grain Based Products / Meals - Not Ready to Eat - Savoury (Shelf Stable)1
- Ice-Cream/Block Single1
- Infant Formula1
- Margarine/Butter1
- Media1
- Minerals1
- Miscellanious1
- Mussels1
- Noodles1
- Nuts/Seeds - Unprepared/Unprocessed (In Shell)1
- Pastry1
- Peppers1
- Pork - Prepared/Processed1
- Pork - Unprepared/Unprocessed1
- Potato - Instant Meals1
- Processed Cheese & Cheese Novelties1
- S/O Fresh Fish Fillets/Steaks1
- Sauces - Cooking (Shelf Stable)1
- Snack Foods - Dried Fruit1
- Snack Foods - Multi Packs1
- Tofu1
- Wrapped Snacks - Fruit Bars1