Food profile

0.1 credits / lookup

Fetches the complete nutrient profile for a food identified by its database ID. Returns all nutrients with amounts per 100 grams, including calories, protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, sugars, vitamins, and minerals. Branded items also include a per-serving label panel and ingredient list.

Use when

You have identified a food and need its complete calories, macros, vitamins, and minerals.

Not for

Searching for a food by name (do that first to get its identifier) or a packaged product by barcode.

Cost

0.1 credits / lookup

What it accepts

Set these inside the intent when you run it.

fdcIdrequired

The food database identifier from a prior find-a-food search result.

What you get back

The full nutrient profile for the food (per 100 g), including energy, macros, vitamins, and minerals, with the serving basis clearly stated.

Run it

Run this sub-skill directly: pin it with operation and pass its inputs in the intent. (Omit operation and the Nutrition skill will route from your intent instead.)

curl -X POST "https://skill.askfaro.com/skills/nutrition/run" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $FARO_TOKEN" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"intent":{"operation":"food_facts","fdcId":747448}}'

Example requests

›How many calories and how much protein is in 100g of raw spinach?
›Give me the full macro breakdown for this food ID
›What are the vitamins and minerals in cheddar cheese?

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