Verify Restaurant Menu
Calorie Counts for Accuracy
Upload your menu items and instantly cross-reference them with USDA and nutrition databases. Flag discrepancies exceeding the FDA's 20% tolerance before they become violations.
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USDA Cross-Reference
Matches your items against the USDA FoodData Central database automatically.
Discrepancy Flags
Highlights items where calorie counts deviate more than 20% from database values.
Correction Suggestions
Provides corrected calorie ranges to bring your menu into FDA compliance.
Pro Plan
Everything you need to stay compliant
- ✓Unlimited menu item checks
- ✓USDA & nutrition DB cross-reference
- ✓FDA 20% tolerance flagging
- ✓Correction suggestions per item
- ✓CSV export of flagged items
- ✓Email compliance reports
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FDA's calorie labeling tolerance?
The FDA allows a 20% variance between the stated calorie count on a menu and the actual calorie content. Items exceeding this threshold may be subject to compliance action.
Which nutrition databases are used for cross-referencing?
We primarily use the USDA FoodData Central database, supplemented by additional nutrition data sources to ensure broad coverage of common restaurant ingredients and dishes.
Who should use this tool?
Restaurant owners, nutrition consultants, and food service managers who need to verify menu calorie accuracy before publishing or during routine compliance audits.