FoodData Central API

Health · Operational · 30d uptime 100%
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USDA FoodData Central produces thorough resources for navigating and understanding nutritional info to support dietary choices and nutritional analysis.

Trust signals

Pricing
FREE
Auth
API_KEY
CORS
No
Rate limit
API key required; 3600 requests per hour
Health
768ms
Trust score
87 (B)

Last checked Oct 19, 2026 · uptime 24h 100% / 7d 100% / 30d 100%

Strong candidate; weakest signal is CORS.

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Integration checklist

  • Auth is API_KEY
  • No CORS — route calls through your backend.
  • Rate limit: API key required; 3600 requests per hour
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