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Chomp Food Database API Documentation

by Chomp Food Database API Documentation Free tier

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Quick Reference

Base URL https://chompthis.com/api/v2 Auth type API Key Header Auth header GET /endpoint?api_key=YOUR_KEY Rate limit 10 req/min (free) Pricing Enterprise / contact sales Free quota None Documentation https://chompthis.com/api/v2 Endpoint status Server online — HTTP 403 — server is online but path returned an error (may require auth)2.90s (checked Mar 29, 2026) Builder score D 38% builder-friendly
Pricing
28
Latency
20
Depth
58

Authentication

API key as a query parameter (api_key)

GET /endpoint?api_key=YOUR_KEY

Pricing

Model subscription Starting price Enterprise / contact sales Free quota None

Free: 10 req/min (UPC lookup). Paid plans from $20/mo for full access.

Key Endpoints

MethodPathDescription
GET /food/branded/barcode.php Get a branded food item using a barcode
GET /food/branded/name.php Get a branded food item by name
GET /food/branded/search.php Get data for branded food items using various search parameters
GET /food/ingredient/search.php Get raw/generic food ingredient item(s)

Sample Request

curl -X GET 'https://chompthis.com/api/v2/food/branded/barcode.php' \
  -H 'GET /endpoint?api_key=YOUR_KEY'

Sample Response

{}

Data sourced from API Map. Always verify pricing and rate limits against the official Chomp Food Database API Documentation documentation.