Nutrition data review
FATSL matches each nutrition entry to a specific food and preparation. Only values approved by the internal review are shown publicly.
What FATSL shows
FATSL shows calories, protein, fat, carbs and additional nutrition values when they are available in an approved reference entry.
Nutrition values depend on variety, fat and water content, processing, cooking, brand and the form of the food.
These values support reference comparisons between foods. They are not medical advice, an assessment of your diet or a promise of health benefits.
Understanding nutrition values
A confirmed entry and a general reference page offer different levels of confidence.
Matching the food
A food match considers the entry type and preparation, as well as the food name.
Converting to values per 100 g
Calories, protein, fat, carbs and additional values are converted to a 100 g basis where possible. This makes foods comparable across different pack and portion sizes.
Food preparation
Raw, cooked, dry and ready-to-eat entries can differ substantially in water, calories and macros. One entry cannot automatically represent every form of a food.
Branded and generic foods
A branded entry describes a particular product or pack; a generic entry describes a food more broadly. FATSL distinguishes which type is matched to the food page.
Reference values
When an exact match is unavailable, the food page states the limitation. Unreviewed values must not appear to be confirmed.
Why values may differ
- Raw, cooked, dry and ready-to-eat foods describe different states and must not be mixed without checking.
- Variety, fat and water content, processing, cooking and added salt or oil can change nutrition values.
- Generic and branded entries can differ even when their food names are similar.
- Entries may use different measurement methods, rounding and rules for recording nutrients.
- If there is no exact match, FATSL must not present the value as confirmed.
How an entry is matched
FATSL matches a food to a reviewed entry, taking its description and preparation into account. The public page shows nutrition values, their measurement basis and clear limitations.
Internal notes, review fields, access keys and administrative data are not exposed in the public API or interface.
What FATSLIM does not claim
- FATSL does not provide medical advice or replace advice from a qualified professional.
- FATSL does not claim that one entry applies to every variety, brand or preparation method.
- FATSL states the limitations of reference values. If no exact match is available, the food page or methodology should make that clear.