Nutrition Data from Text API

API ID 4249

The Nutrition Data from Text API utilizes natural language processing to extract nutrition information from text. Whether it's food blogs, menus, or recipes, this API accurately calculates the corresponding nutrition data. Its intelligent feature includes custom portioning, scaling nutrition data based on specified quantities of ingredients within the text.

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API Documentation

Endpoints

Request

Returns a list of nutrition information extracted from given text. Nutrition data for each food item is scaled to 100g unless a quantity is specified within the query parameter.

Endpoint ID: 5180
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/4249/nutrition+data+from+text+api/5180/facts
INPUT PARAMETERS

Facts — Endpoint Features

Object Description
query Required query text to extract nutrition information.

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INPUT PARAMETERS

query
API EXAMPLE RESPONSE
JSON
[{"name": "brisket", "calories": "Only available for premium subscribers.", "serving_size_g": "Only available for premium subscribers.", "fat_total_g": 82.9, "fat_saturated_g": 33.2, "protein_g": "Only available for premium subscribers.", "sodium_mg": 217, "potassium_mg": 781, "cholesterol_mg": 487, "carbohydrates_total_g": 0.0, "fiber_g": 0.0, "sugar_g": 0.0}, {"name": "fries", "calories": "Only available for premium subscribers.", "serving_size_g": "Only available for premium subscribers.", "fat_total_g": 14.8, "fat_saturated_g": 2.3, "protein_g": "Only available for premium subscribers.", "sodium_mg": 212, "potassium_mg": 124, "cholesterol_mg": 0, "carbohydrates_total_g": 41.1, "fiber_g": 3.8, "sugar_g": 0.3}]
Facts — CODE SNIPPETS

curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/4249/nutrition+data+from+text+api/5180/facts?query=1lb brisket and fries' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' 


    

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Headers
Header Description
Authorization Required Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed.

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Overview

About the API:  

The Nutrition Data from Text API leverages advanced natural language processing techniques to extract precise nutrition information from various forms of text, spanning food blogs, menus, and recipes. Its intelligent algorithm incorporates custom portioning, dynamically scaling the nutrition data based on specified quantities of individual food items or ingredients within the text. By accurately calculating the corresponding nutrition data, this API empowers developers to create innovative applications for meal planning, dietary analysis, and nutrition tracking. With its versatility and accuracy, the API streamlines the process of accessing nutrition information from textual sources, catering to the needs of diverse industries and use cases.

 

 What this API receives and what your API provides (input/output)?

Returns a list of nutrition information extracted from given text. Nutrition data for each food item is scaled to 100g unless a quantity is specified within the query parameter.

 

What are the most common uses cases of this API?

 
  1. Dietary Tracking Apps: Integrate the Nutrition Data from Text API into dietary tracking apps to automatically analyze and log the nutritional content of users' meals. By extracting nutrition information from text inputs such as food diaries or recipes, the app can provide users with insights into their daily dietary intake.

  2. Recipe Recommendation Platforms: Enhance recipe recommendation platforms by utilizing the API to analyze and categorize recipes based on their nutritional profiles. Users can discover recipes tailored to their dietary preferences and nutritional goals, ensuring a personalized and balanced meal selection.

  3. Menu Analysis Tools: Develop menu analysis tools for restaurants and food service providers to evaluate the nutritional content of their offerings. By parsing menu descriptions and ingredient lists, the API can generate detailed reports on the calorie, macronutrient, and micronutrient composition of each dish.

  4. Healthcare Solutions: Integrate the API into healthcare applications to assist patients and healthcare professionals in managing dietary restrictions and monitoring nutritional intake. By extracting nutrition data from patient-generated text inputs such as food journals or meal plans, the API facilitates personalized dietary recommendations and adherence monitoring.

  5. Fitness and Wellness Platforms: Incorporate the API into fitness and wellness platforms to provide users with real-time feedback on the nutritional content of their meals. By analyzing text inputs such as meal descriptions or ingredient lists, the platform can offer insights into the nutritional balance of users' diets and suggest adjustments to support their fitness goals.

 

 

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Besides the number of API calls, there is no other limitation.

Nutrition Data from Text API FAQs

The Nutrition Data from Text API is a service that utilizes natural language processing (NLP) techniques to extract detailed nutrition information from textual inputs such as food descriptions, recipes, or menus.

The API employs advanced NLP algorithms to parse and analyze textual inputs, identifying key information related to food items, quantities, and ingredients. It then maps this information to a comprehensive nutrition database to generate accurate nutrition profiles.

The API is capable of processing a wide range of text inputs, including but not limited to food blogs, recipes, menu descriptions, ingredient lists, and dietary journals.

The API aims to provide highly accurate nutrition data by leveraging a robust nutrition database and sophisticated parsing algorithms. However, the accuracy may vary depending on the quality and specificity of the input text.

Yes, the API includes an intelligent feature for custom portioning. It automatically scales the extracted nutrition data based on specified quantities of individual food items or ingredients within the text.

The GET Facts endpoint returns a list of nutrition information extracted from the provided text. Each entry includes details such as calories, fat content, protein, sodium, potassium, cholesterol, carbohydrates, fiber, and sugar for each food item.

Key fields in the response data include "name" (food item), "calories," "fat_total_g," "fat_saturated_g," "protein_g," "sodium_mg," "potassium_mg," "cholesterol_mg," "carbohydrates_total_g," "fiber_g," and "sugar_g."

The response data is organized as a JSON array, where each object represents a food item with its corresponding nutrition information. Each object contains key-value pairs for various nutritional metrics.

The GET Facts endpoint accepts a "query" parameter, which allows users to specify the text input containing food items and their quantities. This enables the API to extract and scale nutrition data accordingly.

Users can customize their data requests by including specific quantities of ingredients in the "query" parameter. This allows the API to scale the nutrition data based on the specified amounts rather than defaulting to a 100g serving size.

The API sources its nutrition data from a comprehensive nutrition database that includes information from food manufacturers, nutritional studies, and established dietary guidelines to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Data accuracy is maintained through continuous updates to the nutrition database, validation against reputable sources, and the use of advanced NLP algorithms that enhance the extraction process from diverse text inputs.

Typical use cases include dietary tracking apps that log nutritional intake, recipe recommendation platforms that analyze nutritional profiles, and healthcare solutions that assist in managing dietary restrictions and monitoring nutrition.

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