Time to Back Away From the Cookie Jar? Introducing Nutrition Info in Google Search Ilya Mezheritsky - Google Inside Search
go to original June 1, 2013

Google search can now help you find nutrition facts. Google's Knowledge Graph will add intuitive results. (NewsyTech)

Figuring out how to make smart choices about some of our favorite foods can often be a cumbersome and daunting process. So we’re hoping we can make those choices a little bit easier: starting today you will be able to quickly and easily find extensive nutrition information for over 1,000 fruits, vegetables, meats and meals in search.

From the basics of potatoes and carrots to more complex dishes like burritos and chow mein, you can simply ask, “How much protein is in a banana?” or “How many calories are in an avocado?” and get your answer right away. You'll hear the answer to your specific question, see relevant nutrition information under an expansion, and be able to switch to other related foods or serving sizes.

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