About Calorie.live
What is Calorie.live?
Calorie.live is a free, open nutrition database built specifically for Indian and global foods. We provide accurate calorie counts, macro breakdowns, and full nutritional profiles for 8,000+ foods — from everyday chapati and dal to international ingredients.
Our Data Sources
- IFCT 2017 (Indian Food Composition Tables) — Published by the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), ICMR. The gold standard for Indian food nutrition data. 526+ Indian foods analyzed.
- USDA FoodData Central — The United States Department of Agriculture's open food database. 5,500+ global foods with comprehensive nutrient profiles.
- Verified Indian Regional Foods — State-wise Indian food data covering regional specialties across all Indian states.
Why Trust Our Data?
Every nutritional value on Calorie.live comes directly from government-published, peer-reviewed datasets. We do not use AI to estimate or generate nutritional values. Source attribution is shown on every food page.
Coverage
- 8,652 unique foods in our database
- 84,906+ serving size pages (25g, 50g, 100g, 150g, 200g, 250g for every food)
- 15,547+ food comparison pages
- 109,105+ total SEO-optimized nutrition pages
Disclaimer
Nutritional values are per 100g unless stated otherwise. Values are from published databases and may vary slightly depending on preparation method, ripeness, or regional variation. Calorie.live is not a medical tool. Consult a registered dietitian for personalized nutrition advice.