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FoodData Central

National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference.

FoodData Central API is a free Health API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and has unconfirmed CORS support.

Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Health
Visit documentation ↗fdc.nal.usda.gov

About USDA FoodData Central

USDA FoodData Central produces thorough resources for navigating and understanding nutritional info to support dietary choices and nutritional analysis.

Provider
USDA FoodData Central
Website
fdc.nal.usda.gov ↗

Details from fdc.nal.usda.gov.

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FoodData Central API FAQ

Who provides the FoodData Central API?

The FoodData Central API is provided by USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov). USDA FoodData Central produces thorough resources for navigating and understanding nutritional info to support dietary choices and nutritional analysis.

Is the FoodData Central API free?

Yes. The FoodData Central API is listed in the Health category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the FoodData Central API require an API key?

Yes. The FoodData Central API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.

Can I call the FoodData Central API from the browser?

CORS support for the FoodData Central API is unknown. Test a request from the browser, and fall back to a server-side call if it is blocked.

Does the FoodData Central API support HTTPS?

Yes. The FoodData Central API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.