Confusion between NCCDB VS USDA
I am really having a hard time on knowing which one to use, the NCCDB vs USDA. Usually on common stuff say as carrots, their numbers are way different. Is this just preference based? I see the NCCDB is alot more detailed, but if the numbers between the 2 are vastly different, then I do not know which one to use correctly. I typically but all my produce unlabeled. I tried to look up on the grocery store website to see if they gave nutrition info but they do not.
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Hi Jspyke52,
Foods from NCCDB start with data from the USDA, then they do additional research to update values and fill in missing values, where they can. Where numbers for a nutrient differ, this is because the team at the NCC have chosen a different source for their data.
The choice of which to use is up to you! Personally, I like to use the NCCDB because they have more nutrients listed.
Best,
Karen Stark
cronometer.com
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I just made a post asking about this as I'm keto. NCCDB esstially doubles the net carbs. So using which ever you want isn't an option for me. I'm not just looking at a breakdown of nutrients coming from food that I can be up or down on. I'm looking at what will kick me out or keep me in ketosis.
NCCDB is the far safer option here but is it accurate? As the values differ so much and there is no explanation as to how either came to there conclusions.
Live Well,
–Alisia
