# FoodAlt

> Food intelligence for better everyday choices.

FoodAlt is a free food alternatives finder and nutrition comparison platform. It helps users discover healthier food alternatives, compare nutrition facts side by side, and make smarter everyday food choices using verified data from USDA FoodData Central.

## What FoodAlt Does

- Finds food alternatives based on nutritional goals (more protein, fewer calories, higher fiber, more vitamins, etc.)
- Compares two foods side by side across 30+ nutrients per 100g, per serving, or normalized to equal calories
- Ranks foods by nutrient density for any vitamin or mineral
- Provides detailed nutrition facts for individual foods
- Helps users build and optimize meals with combined nutrition tracking
- Covers 9 food categories: Fruits, Vegetables, Legumes, Nuts & Seeds, Grains, Dairy, Meat & Poultry, Fish & Seafood, Eggs

## Who FoodAlt Is For

FoodAlt is for anyone who wants to make more informed food choices: home cooks, athletes, dietitians, fitness enthusiasts, parents, and health-conscious individuals. It is not a medical tool and does not replace professional dietary advice.

## Data Sources & Methodology

All nutrition data on FoodAlt is sourced from USDA FoodData Central and peer-reviewed food composition databases. Every food record identifies its preparation state, measurement basis, and laboratory source.
- Methodology: https://foodalt.com/methodology/
- Data Corrections: https://foodalt.com/data-corrections/

## Core Canonical Sections

- Homepage: https://foodalt.com/
- Search Foods: https://foodalt.com/search/
- Compare Foods: https://foodalt.com/compare/
- Find Alternatives: https://foodalt.com/replace/
- Food Database: https://foodalt.com/foods/
- Nutrients Directory: https://foodalt.com/nutrients/
- Meal Builder: https://foodalt.com/meal/
- Blog: https://foodalt.com/blog/

## Popular Comparison Pages

- Guava vs Orange: https://foodalt.com/compare/guava-vs-orange/
- Chicken Breast vs Salmon: https://foodalt.com/compare/chicken-breast-vs-salmon/
- Quinoa vs White Rice: https://foodalt.com/compare/quinoa-vs-white-rice/
- Broccoli vs Spinach: https://foodalt.com/compare/broccoli-vs-spinach/
- Banana vs Sweet Potato: https://foodalt.com/compare/banana-vs-sweet-potato/
- Amla vs Guava: https://foodalt.com/compare/amla-vs-guava/

## Top Nutrient Ranking Pages

- Foods Highest in Vitamin C: https://foodalt.com/best/high-vitamin-c-foods/
- High Protein, Low Calorie Foods: https://foodalt.com/best/high-protein-low-calorie/
- Foods Highest in Fiber: https://foodalt.com/best/high-fiber-foods/
- Foods Highest in Potassium: https://foodalt.com/best/high-potassium-foods/
- Foods Highest in Iron: https://foodalt.com/best/high-iron-foods/
- Foods Highest in Calcium: https://foodalt.com/best/high-calcium-foods/
- Foods Highest in Magnesium: https://foodalt.com/best/high-magnesium-foods/
- Best High Protein Plant-Based Foods: https://foodalt.com/best/high-protein-plant-foods/
- Low Carb, High Fiber Foods: https://foodalt.com/best/low-carb-high-fiber/
- Low Calorie, Nutrient Dense Foods: https://foodalt.com/best/low-calorie-nutrient-dense/

## Food Category Hub Pages

- Fruits: https://foodalt.com/category/fruits/
- Vegetables: https://foodalt.com/category/vegetables/
- Legumes: https://foodalt.com/category/legumes/
- Nuts & Seeds: https://foodalt.com/category/nuts_seeds/
- Grains: https://foodalt.com/category/grains/
- Dairy: https://foodalt.com/category/dairy/
- Meat & Poultry: https://foodalt.com/category/meat_poultry/
- Fish & Seafood: https://foodalt.com/category/fish_seafood/
- Eggs: https://foodalt.com/category/eggs/

## Multilingual Support

FoodAlt is available across 8 languages with full translation parity:
- English (default): https://foodalt.com/
- Spanish (Español): https://foodalt.com/es/
- Japanese (日本語): https://foodalt.com/ja/
- French (Français): https://foodalt.com/fr/
- German (Deutsch): https://foodalt.com/de/
- Portuguese (Português): https://foodalt.com/pt/
- Korean (한국어): https://foodalt.com/ko/
- Italian (Italiano): https://foodalt.com/it/

## Important Informational Pages

- About: https://foodalt.com/about/
- Methodology: https://foodalt.com/methodology/
- Data Corrections: https://foodalt.com/data-corrections/
- Contact: https://foodalt.com/contact/
- Privacy Policy: https://foodalt.com/privacy/
- Terms & Conditions: https://foodalt.com/terms/

## Key Nutrition Concepts & Entities

- Food alternatives: Foods you can choose instead of another food based on nutrition, dietary preferences, or personal goals.
- Food swaps: Replacing one food with a nutritionally similar or superior alternative.
- Nutrition comparison: Comparing two foods across macronutrients and micronutrients using standardized baselines.
- Nutrient density: The amount of a nutrient per calorie, used to identify the most efficient food sources.
- Comparison baselines: FoodAlt supports comparison per 100g, per serving, per 100 kcal, and per 300 kcal.
- USDA FoodData Central: The primary authoritative data source used by FoodAlt for all nutrient composition values.

## Official Brand & Socials

- Name: FoodAlt
- Website: https://foodalt.com
- Tagline: Food intelligence for better everyday choices.
- Social: @foodalthq on X, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn
- X: https://x.com/foodalthq
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodalthq
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@foodalthq
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodalthq

## Extended Context

For comprehensive food database details and entity data, see: https://foodalt.com/llms-full.txt