Food database - what does the green tick mean on the food database?

petrinaradford

When searching through the database, some have ticks next to them.

swimmchick87

It's supposed to mean that the calories have been verified/are correct. I think a certain number of users have to verify the entry as correct to get the check mark. However, I find that even the entries with the green check marks aren't always accurate. I always double check before just selecting an entry.

petrinaradford

swimmchick87 wrote: »

It's supposed to mean that the calories have been verified/are correct. I think a certain number of users have to verify the entry as correct to get the check mark. However, I find that even the entries with the green check marks aren't always accurate. I always double check before just selecting an entry.

Ok thanks. I sometimes check with calorie king or a google search, or try work it out by the packaging. How about you?

missysippy930

USDA for most accurate calorie count.

Samtyldesley58

Packaging if its a new add