AUSNUT & FSANZ: Australian Food Composition Data
Create accurate, evidence-based meal plans using official Australian nutrition data. Foodzilla includes comprehensive food composition information from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and the Australian Food and Nutrient Database (AUSNUT)—the same data used by researchers, hospitals, and government health programs across Australia.
Why Australian Food Data Matters
Using US-based nutrition databases for Australian clients creates problems. Food composition varies significantly between countries due to different farming practices, fortification requirements, and product formulations. An Australian dietitian using USDA data may be providing inaccurate nutritional information to their clients.
Foodzilla solves this with built-in Australian food composition data:
Databases Included in Foodzilla
AUSNUT 2011-13
The Australian Food and Nutrient Database (AUSNUT) is developed by Food Standards Australia New Zealand for use in national nutrition surveys. It contains comprehensive nutrient data for foods and beverages consumed in Australia, including:
FSANZ Food Composition Data
Food Standards Australia New Zealand maintains comprehensive food composition tables used across Australia and New Zealand. This data forms the foundation for nutrition labelling requirements and dietary guidance throughout both countries.
New Zealand Food Composition Database
For practitioners working with New Zealand clients or across both markets, Foodzilla also includes the NZ Food Composition Database from Plant & Food Research—ensuring accurate data regardless of which side of the Tasman your clients are on.
Branded Product Data
Beyond official government databases, Foodzilla includes branded product data from Australian supermarkets and food suppliers. Find products your clients actually purchase and use accurate nutrition information from packaging labels.
Features for Australian Practitioners
Predictive Search
Find foods quickly with intelligent predictive search. Start typing and see results instantly—filter by database source if needed, or search across all databases at once.
Multi-Database Search
Search across AUSNUT, FSANZ, NZ Food Composition, USDA, and branded databases simultaneously. Foodzilla shows you results from all sources so you can choose the most appropriate entry for your client.
Create Custom Foods
Can't find a specific product? Create custom foods with your own nutritional data. Add specialty products, supplements, local items, or client-specific foods to your personal database.
Nutrient Analysis
View detailed nutrient breakdowns for any food or meal plan. Analyse macro and micronutrients, track specific nutrients relevant to your client's health conditions, and generate professional nutrition reports.
Ideal for Australian Practice Settings
Private Practice Dietitians
Create meal plans with confidence knowing your nutritional calculations are based on accurate Australian data. Particularly important for Medicare CDMP clients and clinical conditions requiring precise nutritional management.
Hospital & Clinical Dietitians
Use the same AUSNUT database referenced in clinical guidelines and research. Ensure consistency between your meal planning and institutional protocols.
Sports Nutritionists
Australian athletes need Australian food data. Create performance nutrition plans using products available at local supermarkets and sports nutrition suppliers.
University & Research
AUSNUT data includes survey IDs for research applications. Use the same food composition data referenced in Australian nutrition research and education.
More Than Just Food Data
Foodzilla's Australian databases are just one part of a complete nutrition platform:
Related Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AUSNUT database in Foodzilla?
AUSNUT (Australian Food and Nutrient Database) 2011-13 is developed by Food Standards Australia New Zealand for national nutrition surveys. It contains 5,740 foods and beverages with 53 nutrients per food, survey ID linkages for research, and recipe-level breakdown for composite foods.
Why should Australian dietitians use local food databases instead of USDA data?
Food composition varies significantly between countries due to different farming practices, fortification requirements, and product formulations. Australian mandatory fortification (folic acid in bread flour, iodine in salt) is correctly reflected in AUSNUT and FSANZ databases, ensuring accurate nutritional calculations for Australian clients.
Does Foodzilla include New Zealand food composition data?
Yes, Foodzilla includes the NZ Food Composition Database from Plant & Food Research, ensuring accurate nutrition data for practitioners working with New Zealand clients or across both Australian and New Zealand markets.
Can I add custom foods not found in the AUSNUT or FSANZ databases?
Yes, Foodzilla allows you to create custom foods with your own nutritional data. You can add specialty products, supplements, local items, or client-specific foods to your personal database when they're not available in the standard databases.
Does Foodzilla include branded Australian supermarket products?
Yes, beyond official government databases, Foodzilla includes branded product data from Australian supermarkets including Coles, Woolworths, and local brands, with accurate nutrition information from packaging labels.
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