The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), represented by the National Nutrition Committee, has officially launched the Saudi Food Composition Database, the first national database of its kind in the Kingdom, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday. Developed under the Health Sector Transformation Program, a key initiative of Saudi Vision 2030, the platform provides accurate, reliable, and updated nutritional data on local foods and traditional dishes consumed across Saudi Arabia. Built upon approved scientific methodologies and high-quality standards, the database contains comprehensive nutritional information including energy, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. It establishes a national reference for food composition data within health, research, and nutrition sectors. The initiative strengthens evidence-based food and nutrition policy formulation, empowers scientific research and health studies, and raises community health and nutritional awareness. It also supports the food manufacturing sector in developing local products and elevating their nutritional value. The database drives digital transformation across the health and food sectors by making data accessible, enabling developers to build digital tools to assess dietary patterns and nutritional status, thereby strengthening the integration of data, technology, and public health. This initiative falls under efforts to advance national food data systems, support evidence-based decision-making, and improve nutritional health and quality of life, in alignment with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
