Edamam API
Real-Time Nutrition Analysis.
Overview
Edamam provides real-time nutrition analysis through three APIs: Nutrition Analysis API, Recipe Search API, and Food Database API. It allows developers to integrate nutrition data for over 2.3 million recipes and 900,000 food items into their applications, websites, and health and wellness platforms.
✨ Key Features
- Real-time Nutrition Analysis API
- Recipe Search API
- Food Database API
- Natural Language Processing for ingredient analysis
- Diet & Health Labels (e.g., vegan, gluten-free)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Proprietary Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology for accurate analysis.
- Focus on providing high-quality, structured nutrition data.
- Trusted by major food and wellness brands.
Unique Value: Delivers accurate, real-time nutrition data and analysis through a simple API, enabling businesses to easily build compelling nutrition-focused products.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Analyzing a list of ingredients to return detailed nutrition data.
- Searching for recipes that match specific dietary criteria.
- Looking up nutrition information for specific food items by UPC or keyword.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Non-developers looking for a user-facing application.
- Restaurants needing a full menu costing and inventory system.
🏆 Alternatives
Edamam's strength lies in the quality and accuracy of its data and its NLP engine, making it a preferred choice for enterprise applications where reliable nutrition information is critical.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: A monthly limit on API calls.
🔄 Similar Tools in Nutrition Calculator
Nutritics
Food data management software for recipe analysis, menu costing, and labeling....
MenuCalc
Online nutrition analysis software for restaurants and food service professionals....
MenuSano
Online nutrition analysis software for restaurants, bakeries, and food manufacturers....
ReciPal
Web-based software for nutrition labels, recipe costing, and inventory management....
LabelCalc
Online software for food manufacturers to create accurate, FDA-compliant nutrition labels....
ChefTec
A comprehensive restaurant management software for inventory, recipe costing, and nutrition....