How do I get FatSecret API access?

Register at platform.fatsecret.com for a free developer account. You'll receive a Client ID and Client Secret for OAuth 2.0 authentication.

Does FatSecret include data on restaurant chains and packaged foods?

Yes, the database includes a vast array of branded products, restaurant chains, and generic foods from around the world.

Are multiple serving sizes supported for foods?

Yes, most foods in the platform have multiple serving size options available, such as per 100g, per piece, or per cup, giving you highly accurate portion logging.

FatSecret MCP Server for Google ADK 2 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: FatSecret
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

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Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add FatSecret as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.

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python

from google.adk.agents import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import (
    StreamableHTTPConnectionParams,
)

# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_tools = McpToolset(
    connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
        url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
    )
)

agent = Agent(
    model="gemini-2.5-pro",
    name="fatsecret_agent",
    instruction=(
        "You help users interact with FatSecret "
        "using 2 available tools."
    ),
    tools=[mcp_tools],
)

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About FatSecret MCP Server

The FatSecret MCP Server connects your AI agent to one of the world's most popular food tracking platforms — trusted by 30 million+ users for diet management and calorie counting.

Google ADK natively supports FatSecret as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 2 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.

Core Capabilities

Food Search — Find any food by name across a massive database of generic and branded products.
Detailed Nutrition — Full macro breakdown per serving: calories, protein, fat, and carbohydrates.
Multiple Serving Sizes — Every food includes multiple serving size options (per cup, per 100g, per piece, etc.).
Brand Coverage — Extensive branded product database including restaurant chains and packaged goods.

Free developer plan available. OAuth 2.0 client credentials authentication.

The FatSecret MCP Server exposes 2 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Google ADK in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect FatSecret to Google ADK via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the FatSecret MCP Server with Google ADK.

Install Google ADK

Run pip install google-adk

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token

Create the agent

Save the code above and integrate into your ADK workflow

Explore tools

The agent will discover 2 tools from FatSecret via MCP

Why Use Google ADK with the FatSecret MCP Server

Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with FatSecret through the Model Context Protocol.

Google ADK natively supports MCP tool servers. declare a tool provider and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution

Built on Gemini models, ADK provides long-context reasoning ideal for complex multi-tool workflows with FatSecret

Production-ready features like session management, evaluation, and deployment come built-in. not bolted on

Seamless integration with Google Cloud services means you can combine FatSecret tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions

FatSecret + Google ADK Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the FatSecret MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query FatSecret and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis

Multi-modal workflows: combine FatSecret tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent

Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query FatSecret regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift

Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including FatSecret

FatSecret MCP Tools for Google ADK (2)

These 2 tools become available when you connect FatSecret to Google ADK via MCP:

get_fatsecret_food_details

g. 1 cup, 100g, 1 oz). Get detailed nutritional information for a specific food item with all serving sizes

search_fatsecret_foods

Returns calorie, protein, fat, and carb data per serving. Popular with fitness and diet tracking apps worldwide. Search the FatSecret food database for foods with calorie and macro data

Example Prompts for FatSecret in Google ADK

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with FatSecret immediately.

"How many calories in a Big Mac?"

"Search for the nutrition data of a medium apple."

"What are the macros for a serving of whey protein powder?"

Troubleshooting FatSecret MCP Server with Google ADK

Common issues when connecting FatSecret to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

McpToolset not found

Update: pip install --upgrade google-adk

FatSecret + Google ADK FAQ

Common questions about integrating FatSecret MCP Server with Google ADK.

How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?

Import the MCP toolset class and pass the server URL. ADK discovers and registers all tools automatically, making them available to your agent's tool-use loop.

Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Declare multiple MCP tool providers in your agent configuration. ADK merges all tool schemas and the agent can call tools from any server in a single turn.

Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?

Gemini 2.0 Flash and Pro models both support function calling required for MCP tools. Flash is recommended for latency-sensitive use cases, Pro for complex reasoning.