Nutrition Facts for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffMarch 24, 2011

Nutritional information is becoming more and more important as people become more conscious of what they're putting into their bodies. Nutrition Facts is a simple program that contains nutritional information for more than 7,500 foods. It's definitely not the most comprehensive option available for accessing nutritional information, but it's not bad.

The program's interface is plain and intuitive. You enter the name of a food into a search box and the program returns a list of possibilities. Click on one and the nutritional information is displayed in a pane on the right. In addition to the nutritional basics, there's also detailed information about vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids. The program fared well with basic, unprocessed foods, and it contains some name-brand items, but it doesn't contain a fraction of the foods that are commonly available these days. It's particularly lacking when it comes to natural, organic, and ethnic foods. This wouldn't be as much of a drawback if you could add your own items to the database, but Nutrition Facts doesn't have that feature. We also question why anyone would use a program like this when there is so much more nutritional information available from different sources on the Internet. Still, if you need a nutritional database that can be accessed offline, Nutrition Facts isn't a bad choice. It's easy to use, and while it doesn't have a Help file per se, its online FAQ answers any potential questions.

Nutrition Facts installs and uninstalls without issues.

What’s new in version 0.9.5

Version 2.0 features latest USDA food database. Application can now be sized or maximized.

Nutrition Facts for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: February 28, 2011

Latest update: March 24, 2011

Version: 0.9.5

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows ME
Windows 98
Windows XP
Windows 2003
Windows Server
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows 10
Windows 2000

Additional Requirements: Microsoft .NET framework 2.0

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Total Downloads: 31,503

Downloads Last Week: 4

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User Reviews

3.2/5

9 User Votes

Not worth downloading
ganerdNovember 23, 2012
Pros
Pretty program, but useless
Cons
The program gives you NOTHING the US Dept of Ag doesn't give without installing anything. It doesn't even give you complete information that is otherwise available. It has ZERO ability to add missing items to the database.
Summary
Sent the following suggestions to the programmer ... and he REALLY didn't care: "What would make it great is to have it totally customizable, allowing you to add ingredients that you don't have. For example I use most non-processed, non-processed foods. To make low carb/ gluten free dishes, I use all natural xanthan gum, organic stevia rather than useless starches and chemical sweeteners. Almond and Coconut flour rather than wheat flour. I also use almond milk rather than whole milk. 1. Not ONE SINGLE substitute listed above are found in your data-base ... and I saw no way to add or modify it. 2. Since I and MANY others are sensitive to gluten, the proteins needs to be broken down also ... like the vitamins, minerals and fatty acids. I need to know which proteins are in it. 3. You also NEED to be analyze your own recipe and able to add them to the data-base. 4. You also need to print a comparison on two different recipes. As you can plainly see, the program is totally useless to people like myself."
Not too useful, fun to play
NapierChrisOctober 26, 2011
Pros
Not bad base software.
Cons
Need ability to add new ingredients and recipes.
Summary
It is now compatable with Windows &.
alseagarSeptember 14, 2010
Pros
This program is compatable with Window 7. I thought it was great, I enter a lot of recipes in my recipe program, and quite often I need to enter new ingredients. This gives me good information to enter.
Cons
I wish there were more ingredients, but with time, I am sure there will be.
Summary
Not compatible with Windows 7.
elcharis39June 16, 2010
Pros
no comment.
Cons
no comment.
Summary
easy to use
joeybaadonutsAugust 26, 2009
Pros
quick response. many choices to coose from in the different food groups
Cons
could not print
Summary
would be of very good use if you can print the results
Useful but not comprehensive
biggoodyDecember 8, 2008
Pros
I liked getting the nutritional information before I get to the store so that I can make better purchasing decisions.
Cons
I found it somewhat limited on brands but I suspect that the database will grow over time.
Summary
I think that this program is a very helpful tool for people that are concerned about their health.
m-robisonJuly 17, 2008
Pros
Cons
Summary
Great Tool
RedduncashJune 26, 2008
Pros
I like it, gives a very detailed breakdown of what is in the foods we eat! More people should use this and learn what they are putting in their bodies.
Cons
Summary
great for what it is
dj7034January 8, 2008
Pros
Nutrition Facts is just that. I is good when other programs only do recipes and not a cup of celery etc. I like it a lot as it is free and is very useful
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Summary

Developer’s Description

Get detailed nutritional analysis on over 7500 foods.

Nutrition Facts provides detailed nutritional analysis on over 7500 foods. Simple interface resembles the standard nutrition label found on most food items. Foods can easily be searched and quantities changed to adjust the nutritional data. Great resource for those on diets. Based on the United States' nutrition database.