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USDA FoodData Central

USDA FoodData Central MCP Connector for Claude

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Manage your nutritional research — audit food records and nutrient data via AI.

0 tools Official Updated Jun 28, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner
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Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire nutritional research workflow with USDA FoodData Central, the authoritative source for food composition data. By connecting USDA FoodData to your agent, you transform complex nutrient searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly search for food items, audit nutritional metadata, and retrieve detailed composition reports without you ever touching a technical database. Whether you are building a diet plan or conducting food science research, your agent acts as a real-time nutritionist, ensuring your data is always accurate and comprehensive.

What you can do

  • Food Auditing — Search for thousands of food items by keyword and retrieve detailed metadata, including FDC IDs and brand names.
  • Nutrient Oversight — Retrieve full nutrient profiles for specific foods to maintain a clear view of caloric and mineral content.
  • Batch Discovery — List multiple food items simultaneously to compare nutritional values across different categories.
  • Composition Intelligence — Query specialized survey data and foundation records to maintain strict control over food science research.
  • Metadata Discovery — List all available nutrients in the USDA catalog to identify specific dietary markers.

How it works

  1. Subscribe to this server
  2. Enter your USDA API Key
  3. Start managing your nutritional intelligence through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Who is this for?

  • Nutritionists & Dietitians — monitor food composition and nutrient values straight from your workflow.
  • Food Scientists — verify detailed mineral and vitamin profiles without manual database exports.
  • Health Enthusiasts — perform rapid audits of food items and discover nutritional breakdowns through natural language.
  • App Developers — automate food data querying to orchestrate your health-tech projects smoothly.
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0 tools expose this connector's capabilities to your AI agent.

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

Search for 'greek yogurt' in the USDA database.

I've retrieved several entries for greek yogurt. Notable options include low-fat and whole milk versions. Would you like the nutrient details for any specific brand?

Show nutritional details for FDC ID 170895.

I've identified FDC ID 170895 as 'Raw Spinach'. It contains high levels of Vitamin A and K. Would you like the full breakdown per 100g?

List available nutrients in the USDA catalog.

I've scanned the nutrient catalog. It includes over 200 items, from 'Energy' and 'Protein' to specific minerals like 'Selenium'. I can help you search for a specific dietary marker.

Sign up at the [**USDA API portal**](https://api.nal.usda.gov/), and you will receive your API Key via email. Copy and paste it below.

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