USDA FoodData Central
Authoritative U.S. government nutrient database covering branded, foundation, and standard reference foods.
USDA FoodData Central is listed in Food & Travel.
Auth API key Pricing Free URL https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/ Docs https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/api-guide.html
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1k req/hr Rate limit Free with a data.gov API key: 1,000 requests/hour per key; free for any use.
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