fooddata_search
Search USDA FoodData Central database for foods by keyword to find nutrient information across 300K+ items including generic foods and branded products.
Instructions
Search the USDA FoodData Central database for foods by keyword. Returns matching foods with basic nutrient info. Covers 300K+ foods including branded products.
Data types: 'Foundation' (generic whole foods), 'SR Legacy' (historical USDA reference), 'Branded' (commercial products with UPC), 'Survey' (FNDDS dietary studies).
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| query | Yes | Food search term (e.g. 'chicken breast', 'cheddar cheese', 'apple') | |
| dataType | No | Filter by data type | |
| brandOwner | No | Filter by brand owner for branded foods (e.g. 'Kraft', 'General Mills') | |
| pageSize | No | Results per page (default 25, max 200) | |
| pageNumber | No | Page number (1-based) | |
| sortBy | No | Sort field | |
| sortOrder | No | Sort direction |