Saudi launches food composition database, empowering nutrition awareness

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Published March 19th, 2026

Detected March 31st, 2026

Summary

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), through its National Nutrition Committee, launched the Saudi Food Composition Database in collaboration with the Health Sector Transformation Program. The database provides comprehensive nutritional profiles for traditional Saudi foods and local dishes, including calories, macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals. This initiative aligns with Saudi Vision 2030's goals for digital transformation of health and food sectors.

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The SFDA has launched the Saudi Food Composition Database, a comprehensive reference tool containing detailed nutritional profiles for traditional Saudi foods and local dishes. The database includes data on calories, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and fiber, developed using approved scientific methodologies and high-quality standards.

Healthcare practitioners, researchers, and the general public can access this resource to make informed dietary choices. Food manufacturers may find the database useful for reformulation and labeling purposes. This is a non-regulatory initiative designed to enhance nutrition awareness and support Vision 2030 objectives for community health improvement.

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The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), represented by the National Nutrition Committee (NNC), has officially launched the Saudi Food Composition Database. Developed in collaboration with the Health Sector Transformation Program, this strategic initiative aims to empower researchers, healthcare practitioners, and the general public to make informed, health-conscious dietary choices.

The database serves as a comprehensive reference, providing detailed nutritional profiles for traditional Saudi foods and local dishes. It includes data on calories, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and fiber; based on approved scientific methodologies and high-quality standards.

This launch is a key milestone in the SFDA’s ongoing mission to modernize food and nutrition policies, elevate community health awareness, and drive the digital transformation of the Saudi Arabia’s health and food sectors in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

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