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Name: USDA FoodData Central
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Author: Vinkius

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USDA FoodData Central MCP Server

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Access the gold standard in nutrition data — 300,000+ foods with scientific-grade nutrient profiles from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Built-in capabilities (2)

get_usda_food_details

Get detailed nutritional information for a specific food by its USDA FDC ID

search_usda_foods

S. Department of Agriculture food database containing 300,000+ foods. Returns calories, protein, fat, carbs, fiber, and sugar per serving. Covers foundation foods, branded products, and survey data. Search the USDA FoodData Central database for foods and their nutritional profiles

What this connector unlocks

The USDA FoodData Central MCP Server provides access to the most authoritative nutrition database in the world. Maintained by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, it covers foundation foods, branded products, and survey data.

Core Capabilities

Food Search — Find any food by name and get instant nutritional breakdown.
Detailed Profiles — Complete macro and micronutrient data including all vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.
Multiple Data Types — Foundation (research-grade), SR Legacy (historical), Branded (commercial products), and Survey (consumption patterns).

Free API key required (instant registration). The definitive source for nutrition research, dietary analysis, and health applications.

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