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USDA FoodData Central

USDA FoodData Central MCP Connector for Claude

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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.

2 tools Official Updated Jun 28, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner
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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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2 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

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

See how to talk to your AI agent using USDA FoodData Central.

How many calories are in 100g of chicken breast?

According to USDA data, 100g of raw chicken breast contains approximately 165 kcal, 31g protein, 3.6g fat, and 0g carbohydrates. It's an excellent source of lean protein with minimal fat content.

Find a list of foods with the highest vitamin D content per 100g.

Accessing USDA database for Vitamin D (Nutrient ID: 328)... Top sources per 100g: 1. Cod liver oil — 250 µg 2. Salmon (sockeye, cooked) — 16.7 µg 3. Mushrooms (exposed to UV) — 10.7 µg 4. Mackerel (Atlantic, cooked) — 16.1 µg

Look up the exact fat profile (saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated) of an avocado.

Parsing profile for 'Avocados, raw' (FDC ID: 171705). Per 100g: - Total Fat: 14.7g - Saturated: 2.13g - Monounsaturated: 9.8g (primarily oleic acid) - Polyunsaturated: 1.82g

Register for a free API key at fdc.nal.usda.gov/api-key-signup.html. Approval is instant — no wait time required.

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