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USDA Approved Nutrient Analysis Software

This information is provided to assist state agencies, school food authorities, and local schools with the selection of a software program that has been USDA-approved for nutrient analyses required in the school meal programs.

Only USDA-approved nutrient analysis software may be used to conduct nutrient analyses for an Administrative Review. Software approved by USDA for nutrient analysis may also be used for:

  • nutrient analysis portion of certification for the additional performance-based reimbursement (certification of compliance) for lunch;
  • nutrient analysis portion of certification for the additional performance-based reimbursement (certification of compliance) for breakfast; and
  • nutrient analysis of recipes to ensure compliance with the Smart Snacks in School standards.

Note that only nutrient analysis software approved by USDA are considered an allowable cost to the non-profit school food service account. For certification for the additional performance-based reimbursement for lunch, the USDA-approved menu planning software listed may be used. Many of the software approved for nutrient analysis are also approved for menu planning (certification of compliance).

Eatec Solutions by Agilysys
Agilysys, Inc.
Phone: 877-374-4783
Note – This software will no longer be approved as of July 1, 2024.
eTrition
Harris School Solutions
Phone: 1-716-402-2492
Health-e Pro Menu Planning
Water Walkers, Inc. dba Health-e Pro
Phone: 800-838-4856 x5
Horizon School Technology
Horizon Software, LLC
Phone: 800-741-7100
Note – This software will no longer be approved as of July 1, 2024.
KidServe
Horizon Software, LLC
Phone: 800-741-7100 or 770-554-6353
MCS Edison Menus & Inventory
Heartland School Solutions
Phone: 888-287-6416
Meal Magic Cloud
Meal Magic Corporation
Phone: 877-383-3100
Note – This software will no longer be approved as of July 1, 2024.
Meals Plus, a LINQ Solution (desktop version)
LINQ, Inc.
Phone: 800-541-8999
Meals Plus – A LINQ Solution (web version)
LINQ, Inc.
Phone: 800-541-8999
Mosaic Menu Planning
Heartland School Solutions
Phone: 800-724-9853
NetMenu
CBORD
Phone: 844-462-2673
Note – This software will no longer be approved as of July 1, 2024.
NUTRIKIDS: Menu Planning & Nutritional Analysis
Heartland School Solutions
Phone: 800-724-9853
OneSource- Menu Planning and Nutrient Analysis
Horizon Software, LLC
Phone: 800-741-7100 or 770-554-6353
PRIMA Web
Aramark
Phone: 215-238-3000
PrimeroEdge - Menu Planning Module
Cybersoft Technologies, Inc.
Phone: 866-510-2525
SchoolCafe Menu Planning & Nutritional Analysis
Cybersoft Technologies, Inc.
Phone: 866-510-2525
TITAN, a LINQ Solution
LINQ, Inc.
Phone: 800-541-8999
TrakNOW - Nutrition and Inventory
PCS Revenue Control Systems, Inc.
800-247-3061; 201-568-8300
WebSMARTT Menu Planning & Production
Heartland School Solutions
Phone: 800-423-2113
Webtrition MenuWorks
Chartwells K12
Phone: 877-586-9631
Page updated: March 01, 2024