UK food data guide
What is CoFID? The UK food database explained
- Reference data for UK foods
- Nutrients expressed on a consistent basis
- Useful alongside packaged-food sources
CoFID means the Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset. Published on GOV.UK by Public Health England, it brings together reference nutrient values for foods in the UK food supply and supports work such as the National Diet and Nutrition Survey. BestBody uses reference data where it matches the food, then keeps portions editable and uses current label-derived information for changing branded products.
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Nutrients expressed on a consistent basis
Useful alongside packaged-food sources
Provenance and release context matter
CoFID is UK reference-food data, not a live supermarket catalogue
CoFID stands for the Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset. Public Health England published the current GOV.UK release to consolidate nutrient data for foods in the UK food supply and support work including the National Diet and Nutrition Survey. Its entries provide reference values; a specific branded product may require current label-derived information because ingredients and formulations can differ or change.
Read the food description precisely
Preparation state, edible portion and food type matter. A raw item may not match a cooked entry, and drained or trimmed values can use a different basis. Confirm that the description is the closest relevant food before applying a portion.
Keep the release and measurement basis visible
Values are commonly expressed per 100g, which supports comparison and portion calculation. Record the source and published release context so later corrections remain possible. Use current packaged-food information alongside CoFID when the actual item is branded.
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Use the guidance in practice.
Know what CoFID covers
The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset brings together reference nutrient values for foods in the UK food supply.
Check the measurement basis
Read whether a value applies per 100g, to an edible portion or to a particular prepared state before using it.
Keep the source and release context visible
The published GOV.UK release and measurement basis matter. Changing branded products still need current label-derived information.
Explore reliable UK food data
Understand the source behind a food record, then use it for nutrition, calorie and meal planning without treating reference values as a live product label.
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