Food Benchmark is a web-based platform that provides detailed nutritional analysis for thousands of foods and millions of packaged products, comparing them using Food Compass 2.0, Nutri-Score, Health Star Rating, and NOVA processing group classifications.
What is Food Benchmark?
Food Benchmark aggregates and compares nutritional data from Tufts (Food Compass 2.0), USDA, and Open Food Facts. It takes a food or product as input and outputs standardized scores including Nutri-Score (A–E), Health Star Rating (0.5–5), NOVA group (1–4), and Food Compass score (1–100). The platform runs entirely in the web browser with a searchable interface.
Key Features
- Multi-system scoring — Each food displays Food Compass 2.0, Nutri-Score, Health Star Rating, and NOVA group simultaneously, allowing side-by-side comparison.
- Large database — Covers thousands of foods and millions of products (from Open Food Facts) with dedicated list views.
- Search and filter — Use ⌘K to search and filter foods and products by category, score, or processing level.
- Visual indicators — Scores are shown with color-coded bars and icons (e.g., Nutri-Score letter, NOVA group number and description).
- Latest additions — The homepage features recently added foods and products to browse.
- Categorization by food type — Foods are grouped by categories like Seafood, with specific foods like Fish, Haddock, Halibut, Salmon, etc.
Who is it for?
- Nutritionists and dietitians — Quickly compare the nutritional quality of different foods using validated scoring systems to advise clients.
- Health-conscious consumers — Search for specific foods or products to see their overall nutritional rating and processing level before purchasing.
- Food researchers and scientists — Access a consolidated dataset of foods with multiple scores for analysis or publication.
- Public health professionals — Use the platform to evaluate the nutritional landscape of available foods and products.
What can you do with Food Benchmark?
- Evaluate individual foods — Look up a food like "Salmon, raw" and see its Food Compass score (82/100), Health Star Rating (4.5), Nutri-Score (A), and NOVA Group (1). Open Foods
- Compare packaged products — Examine products from Open Food Facts such as "Oatmeal Cookies" or "Extra Dark Chocolate 85%" with their Nutri-Score, NOVA group, and Green-Score environmental rating. Open Products
- Browse latest additions — Stay updated with recently added foods and products on the homepage, which shows thumbnails and key scores.
How does it work?
- Navigate to the Foods or Products page.
- Use the search bar (⌘K) to find a specific item or browse by category.
- Click on any item to view its detailed score breakdown across all four systems.
- Compare multiple items using the list view or by opening individual pages.
FAQ
Is Food Benchmark free?
Yes, the platform appears to be free to use with no login required, based on the publicly accessible homepage and search functionality.
What scoring systems does Food Benchmark use?
It uses Food Compass 2.0 (0–100), Nutri-Score (A–E), Health Star Rating (0.5–5), and NOVA processing group (1–4). For products, it also shows Green-Score (environmental rating).
How many foods are in the database?
The platform claims "thousands of foods" and "millions of products" (from Open Food Facts).
Can I search for specific products?
Yes, the search bar (⌘K) allows searching both foods and products by name or category.
Where does the data come from?
Data is sourced from Tufts University (Food Compass), the USDA, and Open Food Facts, a collaborative open database of food products.
