IFCT: the Indian Food Composition Tables, a large reference of what's inside Indian foods.
Why IFCT matters
IFCT 2017 gives values for 151 nutrients and food components across 528 key Indian foods, from ragi and rajma to drumstick leaves and rohu.
IFCT is usually where the number comes from when a dietitian tells you:
- how much protein is in your katori of dal
- how much iron is in your methi
Because it measures foods grown and eaten in India, its numbers reflect what you actually eat rather than Western versions of similar foods.
Using IFCT yourself
The free online IFCT database lets you look up a food. For each one you can see its:
- energy and protein
- fibre
- vitamins and minerals
Remember that the values describe the food itself. These change what ends up on your plate:
- cooking
- soaking
- the oil or ghee you add
So treat the numbers as a careful guide rather than an exact count. All the food numbers on this site come from IFCT 2017.
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Checked against: ICMR-NIN: Achievements (Indian Food Composition Tables 2017). General information, not medical advice.
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