# FatSecret Platform MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > FatSecret Platform lets your AI agent pull real-time nutritional data, search massive food databases, and audit recipe metadata. It turns complex dietary research into a conversation, allowing you to verify calories, macronutrients, and branded product details without jumping between different apps. ## Overview - **Category:** data-analytics - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7lRa54UQKpv0UcTVlOWvzkEGEa58Y5tsT1LGDvt3/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** nutritional-data, dietary-tracking, food-database, recipe-analysis, health-monitoring ## Description FatSecret Platform lets your AI agent pull real-time nutritional data, search massive food databases, and audit recipe metadata. Instead of hunting through PDFs or manually scraping labels, you can just ask your agent to find the protein content of a specific meal or look up a list of high-protein snacks. It handles the heavy lifting of searching thousands of items and pulling back the exact specs you need. This makes it much easier to verify information for your users or your own research. It's one of the ways Vinkius makes it easy to plug these kinds of data-heavy sources into your daily workflow. You get organized data for everything from grocery items to full recipes, ensuring your research stays accurate and well-categorized without ever opening a separate diet app. You don't have to worry about whether a specific brand is in the system or if the calorie count is up to date. The agent does the looking, and you just get the results you need to keep your project moving. ## Tools ### get_food_details Pulls the full nutritional breakdown for a specific food ID. Use this to get calories, fats, and protein in one go. ### get_recipe_details Retrieves all preparation steps and nutrition for a recipe ID. It gives you the full picture of a meal. ### search_foods Finds specific food items within the FatSecret database using keywords. It is the fastest way to browse a large inventory. ### list_food_categories Shows the high-level categories used to organize the food database. It helps you understand how the data is structured. ### get_food_by_barcode Identifies a specific food product using its UPC or EAN barcode. This helps you verify branded items quickly. ### search_recipes Locates recipes based on specific keywords or ingredients. This lets you find meal ideas without leaving your chat. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Search for 'avocado' in FatSecret and show me the nutrient details. ``` **Response:** ``` I've retrieved several entries for avocado. A standard serving contains about 160 calories and 15g of healthy fats. Would you like the full breakdown for a specific weight? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Find healthy recipes with 'salmon'. ``` **Response:** ``` I've found 5 healthy salmon recipes. Notable options include **Grilled Salmon with Asparagus** and **Lemon Baked Salmon**. Would you like the preparation steps or nutritional metadata? ``` **Prompt:** ``` What food corresponds to barcode 0748927020108? ``` **Response:** ``` I've identified that barcode as **Quest Bar - Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough**. I can retrieve the full nutritional profile for this product if you'd like. ``` ## Capabilities ### Pull specific nutrient data Retrieve calories, fats, and proteins for individual food items instantly. ### Find recipes by keywords Search a large database for meal ideas based on specific ingredients. ### Identify products by barcode Get precise details for branded items using UPC or EAN codes. ### Browse food categories View the high-level organization of the nutritional database. ### Audit recipe metadata Get full preparation steps and nutritional breakdowns for specific meals. ## Use Cases ### Verifying branded items in a health app A developer asks the agent to identify a specific snack using its barcode. The agent uses `get_food_by_barcode` to pull the exact nutrition data. ### Auditing a client's grocery list A nutritionist asks the agent to check the protein content of several items. The agent uses `get_food_details` to provide a full breakdown. ### Mapping nutritional density by category A researcher asks for an overview of how the database is structured. The agent uses `list_food_categories` to show the hierarchy. ### Finding healthy meal ideas A user asks for salmon recipes. The agent uses `search_recipes` to find options and `get_recipe_details` to show the cooking steps. ## Benefits - Get exact calorie and macronutrient counts for any food item using `get_food_details`. - Identify branded products instantly with `get_food_by_barcode` instead of manual searching. - Populate your own recipe database with verified metadata via `get_recipe_details`. - Organize your research by browsing the database hierarchy with `list_food_categories`. - Find specific ingredients or snacks quickly using `search_foods` for comparison. - Discover diverse meal options and preparation steps with `search_recipes`. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get a direct link to verified nutritional data without the manual research. 1. Subscribe to the FatSecret Platform MCP on Vinkius. 2. Enter your FatSecret Client ID and Client Secret in your client settings. 3. Ask your AI client to find specific foods, recipes, or barcode data. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Can FatSecret Platform help me build a nutrition app?** Yes. It gives your agent a direct way to pull verified food data and recipe details. You won't have to build your own database from scratch. **How do I use FatSecret Platform to find specific brands?** You can use the barcode search. Just give your agent a UPC or EAN code, and it will pull the exact nutritional profile for that specific product. **Can I use FatSecret Platform for recipe research?** Absolutely. Your agent can search for recipes by keywords and then pull the full preparation steps and nutritional breakdown for any specific result. **Does FatSecret Platform include calorie information?** Yes, it provides detailed nutrient metadata including calories, fats, and proteins for thousands of different food items. **Is FatSecret Platform good for auditing food logs?** It's perfect for that. You can have your agent verify the nutrition of a client's food list by pulling data for each individual item one by one. **How do I find my FatSecret credentials?** Log in to the [**FatSecret Platform API portal**](https://platform.fatsecret.com/), register a new Application, and you will find your Client ID and Client Secret under the 'API Key' section. Copy and paste them below. **Can the agent search for recipes?** Yes. Use the `search_recipes` tool. Your agent will retrieve matching recipes from the FatSecret database, including descriptions and nutritional highlights. **Is barcode lookup supported?** Yes. The `get_food_by_barcode` tool allows your agent to identify a food ID in the FatSecret database using a standard UPC or EAN barcode.