Food Data Central FAQs

Question 1

What resources and tools are available through the API?

Accepted Answer

The API provides MCP resources like `food://details`, `food://foods`, and `food://list` to retrieve food data, and a tool `search-foods` to search for foods based on different criteria.

Question 2

What is Food Data Central?

Accepted Answer

Food Data Central is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides API access to the USDA's FoodData Central database, enabling developers to programmatically retrieve food and nutrient information.

Question 3

What are some example use cases for this API?

Accepted Answer

You can use this API to build applications that search for foods, analyze nutrient content, create dietary plans, or integrate food data into existing platforms and AI workflows.

Question 4

How can I use Food Data Central with Claude?

Accepted Answer

You can integrate Food Data Central with Claude Desktop by configuring the MCP server in Claude's settings, allowing Claude to access and utilize the food data API.

Question 5

What data types does Food Data Central support?

Accepted Answer

The API supports multiple data types including Foundation, SR Legacy, Survey, and Branded foods, offering a comprehensive range of food data.

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