Canadian Nutrient File API Database

The Canadian Nutrient File (CNF) is the standard reference food composition database reporting the amount of nutrients in foods commonly consumed in Canada.

Data and Resources

Additional Info

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 19:58 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 19:58 (UTC)
contact_email cnf.users@hc-sc.gc.ca
contact_person {}
criticality_level []
data_dictionary []
geographic_scope []
open_canada_collection primary
open_canada_date_published 2018-05-15 00:00:00
open_canada_keywords {"en": ["CNF", "food composition", "nutrients"], "fr": ["FCEN", "FCÉN", "composition des aliments", "éléments nutritifs", "nutriments"]}
open_canada_subject ["health_and_safety"]
sensitivity_level unrestricted
title_fr Fichier canadien sur les éléments nutritifs base de données API
update_frequency as_needed