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io.github.cyanheads/usda-mcp-server

io.github.cyanheads/usda-mcp-server · v0.1.12

Search foods, compare nutrients, and look up the full USDA FoodData Central database.

MCPremotelocal · npmno credentialsFood & drinkDocuments & PDF

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Last check

Reachable, 5 tools, protocol 2025-06-18 · checked 2026-10-17

Test & rating

A 100/100

What it does: 5 tools · 5 read, 0 write · Developer tools, E-commerce, Documents & PDF

Test call usda_list_nutrients: worked (1,030 ms)

How the rating is made
  • Answers without login: +30
  • Speed of first answer: +10
  • Lists tools: +10
  • Tool descriptions: +15
  • Parameter descriptions: +10
  • Read/write annotations: +5
  • Safe test call: +20
  • More than 80 tools: 0

Tested 2026-10-17. Fixed rules, no AI model. Grade A needs a successful real call.

Install

Remote URL
https://usda.caseyjhand.com/mcp
Package
registry:   npm
identifier: @cyanheads/usda-mcp-server
version:    0.1.12
transport:  stdio

Tools

5 tools listed at last check
  • usda_list_nutrients Look up the FDC nutrient reference table — all tracked nutrients with their numeric IDs, names, SR reference numbers, units, and categories. Use to resolve a nutrient name (e.g. "vitamin C") to its FDC ID (1162) before passing it to the nutrients[] filter on other tools. Filter by category (macronut
  • usda_search_foods Search USDA FoodData Central foods by keyword. Returns matching foods with FDC IDs and a preview of key nutrients (energy, protein, fat, carbs — not guaranteed complete). Use the returned fdcId with usda_get_food for the full nutrient profile, or usda_compare_foods for side-by-side comparisons. When
  • usda_get_food Get the full nutrient profile for one food by FDC ID. Returns all available nutrients (or a filtered subset via the nutrients[] param) with optional per-portion scaling. Use usda_search_foods to discover FDC IDs. Provide quantity + unit to scale all nutrient values from per-100g to the specified por
  • usda_get_foods Fetch nutrient profiles for 2–20 foods in a single API call. More efficient than calling usda_get_food N times when you already have multiple FDC IDs. All values are per 100g (no portion scaling). Use the nutrients[] filter to limit response size — strongly recommended for batch calls. For side-by-s
  • usda_compare_foods Compare nutrients side-by-side for 2–5 foods. Returns a structured table — one row per nutrient, one column per food — formatted as markdown. Best for "spinach vs kale iron" or "which has more protein?" questions. Omit nutrients[] to use the 12 most common defaults (energy, protein, fat, saturated f

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