Nutrients

In the Norwegian Food Composition Table, there are nine different categories of nutrients. Nutrients are chemical compounds that serve as the building blocks in foods, providing energy and/or nourishment.

Macro nutrients

Carbohydrate

Starch, sugars, and added sugars.

Dietary fibre

Sources of dietary fiber include whole grain products, legumes, and vegetables.

Protein

Sources of protein include meat, fish, legumes, and dairy products.

Alcohol

Alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, and spirits.

Fat

Saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, as well as trans fat and cholesterol.

Micro nutrients

Water-soluble vitamins

Vitamin C and a range of B-vitamins, such as folate and cobalamin (B12).

Fat-soluble vitamins

Vitamin A (retinol and beta-carotene), vitamin D, and vitamin E.

Minerals

Phosphorus, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and salt (sodium).

Trace elements

Iron, iodine, copper, zinc, and selenium.