Nutritionix

API

World's largest verified nutrition database API for food and nutrient insights

Overview

Nutritionix API provides RESTful access to its massive verified nutrition database, with endpoints for food search (generic/branded), nutrient breakdowns (calories, macros, vitamins, minerals), recipe analysis, and UPC-based food lookup. Responses are JSON-formatted. Ideal for building fitness tracking apps, meal planners, dietary compliance tools, or integrating nutrition info into grocery delivery/restaurant platforms. It supports both consumer and enterprise use cases with scalable access to verified data.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://developer.nutritionix.com/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON responses
Largest verified nutrition database
Food search (generic/branded)
Nutrient breakdowns
Recipe analysis
UPC lookup
Allergen information

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Nutritionix API free to use?

Yes, it offers a freemium model—free tier with limited requests, and paid plans for higher volume and advanced features like bulk data access.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, you need to register on the Nutritionix developer portal to get an API key and app ID for authenticating requests.

? What is the response format?

All API responses are in JSON format, providing structured data on food items, nutrient breakdowns, and analysis results.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Health

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Extensive verified data library
⊕ Multi-functional endpoints
⊕ Scalable plans for all needs
⊕ Detailed nutrient insights
⊕ Supports recipe and branded food analysis

Cons

⊖ Freemium tier has rate limits
⊖ Requires API key authentication
⊖ Advanced features (bulk analysis) are paid
⊖ Some data points restricted to premium plans