Sources & Methods

Kiwi strives to offer the most accurate and up to date nutritional data and guidelines by using food data from trusted food databases and guidelines from the NIH.

• Kiwi's calorie and macro goals are calculated using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation. Diet profiles are based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans
• Kiwi's nutrient descriptions and Recommended Daily Allowances are sourced from the National Institute of Health's Fact Sheets
• Kiwi's nutrient maximum daily allowances are based on the National Institute of Health's Vitamin and Mineral recommendations
• Kiwi's macro, micro nutrient and calorie food data is provided via the USDA Database ,NCC Food and Nutrient Database, Open Food Facts Database, and the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database
• Kiwi's weight range warnings are based on WHO Body Mass Index classifications
• Kiwi's diet guidelines are based on the following sources:
  • USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans
  • Mediterranean Diet — PMC
  • Ketogenic Diet — NIH
  • Low Carb Diet — NIH
  • High Protein Diet — PMC