What you send
What you get
Install and call the API in seconds
Command Line
npm install -g avocavo
avocavo ingredient "1 cup cooked rice"Python
pip install avocavo
from avocavo import NutritionAPI
api = NutritionAPI("your-api-key")
result = api.analyze("1 cup cooked rice")Skip the Database. Build the Features.
Stop spending months on nutrition infrastructure. Start shipping user features that matter.
Building It Yourself
Using Avocavo API
import { Avocavo } from 'avocavo';
const api = new Avocavo(API_KEY);
const nutrition = await api.analyze(userInput);Build what matters. Let us handle the nutrition infrastructure.
The Magic Behind the API
Watch how we transform messy human language into perfect nutrition data
Intelligent Parse
"handfull" → handful → 1oz portion
Context Match
"bacon" → pork bacon (not turkey/veggie)
USDA Verify
Match to FDC ID + up to 40+ nutrients when available
Interactive Playground
Test all endpoints live — no signup required
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Why developers choose Avocavo
See the difference in capabilities
| Feature | Spoonacular | Edamam | Avocavo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural language parsing | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Handles typos & misspellings | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Context-aware matching | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Real USDA FDC IDs | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Up to 40+ nutrients when available | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Barcode/UPC + SDKs | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Transparent calculations | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Confidence score included | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
Built for every use case
See how teams use Avocavo to power their apps
Fitness Apps
Barcode scanning for instant macro/micro logging. Users scan products, get complete nutrition instantly.
{ "upc": "049000006346" }
→ Instant nutrition facts
Meal Planning
Recipe parsing + per-serving nutrition. Turn ingredient lists into complete meal plans.
{ "ingredients": [...], "servings": 4 }
→ Complete breakdown
Grocery Apps
UPC → nutrition + product details. Complete product database with allergen info.
Including allergens, ingredients
Healthcare
Reliable data for patient meal plans. USDA-verified for clinical accuracy.
Export-ready for reports
Simple, honest pricing
Start free, scale as you grow