# CalorieKing Food & Nutrition Scraper (`crawlerbros/calorieking-scraper`) Actor

Scrape CalorieKing's nutritional database - search foods by keyword, get detailed nutrition facts including calories, protein, fat, carbs, fiber, sugar, sodium, cholesterol, and vitamins. Browse by brand or category.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/crawlerbros/calorieking-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Crawler Bros](https://apify.com/crawlerbros) (community)
- **Categories:** Automation, Developer tools, Integrations
- **Stats:** 1 total users, 0 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: 5.00 out of 5 stars

## Pricing

from $3.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event and usage. You are charged both the fixed price for specific events and for Apify platform usage.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

## CalorieKing Food & Nutrition Scraper

Scrape [CalorieKing](https://www.calorieking.com) — one of the most comprehensive nutritional databases available online. Search foods by keyword, get detailed nutrition facts including macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Browse by brand or food category.

### What does CalorieKing Scraper do?

CalorieKing has nutritional data for over 100,000 foods including restaurant items, branded packaged foods, and generic food items. This scraper lets you:

- **Search food by keyword** — find nutrition facts for any food by name
- **Food details** — get complete nutrition panel from a specific food page
- **Brand foods** — find all foods from a specific brand (McDonald's, Starbucks, etc.)
- **Category browse** — explore foods by category (fruits, meats, fast foods, etc.)

### Output fields

| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| `foodId` | CalorieKing food ID |
| `name` | Food name |
| `brand` | Brand or manufacturer |
| `servingSize` | Serving size amount |
| `servingUnit` | Serving size unit (g, oz, cup, etc.) |
| `calories` | Calories per serving |
| `protein` | Protein in grams |
| `fat` | Total fat in grams |
| `carbohydrates` | Total carbohydrates in grams |
| `fiber` | Dietary fiber in grams |
| `sugar` | Total sugars in grams |
| `sodium` | Sodium in milligrams |
| `cholesterol` | Cholesterol in milligrams |
| `saturatedFat` | Saturated fat in grams |
| `vitaminA` | Vitamin A (IU or %) |
| `vitaminC` | Vitamin C (mg or %) |
| `calcium` | Calcium (mg or %) |
| `iron` | Iron (mg or %) |
| `potassium` | Potassium in milligrams |
| `imageUrl` | Food image URL |
| `foodUrl` | CalorieKing food page URL |
| `scrapedAt` | ISO timestamp |

### Input configuration

#### Mode: Search Food (`searchFood`)

```json
{
  "mode": "searchFood",
  "keyword": "chicken breast",
  "maxItems": 20
}
```

#### Mode: Brand Foods (`brandFoods`)

```json
{
  "mode": "brandFoods",
  "brand": "McDonald's",
  "maxItems": 50
}
```

#### Mode: Category Browse (`categoryBrowse`)

```json
{
  "mode": "categoryBrowse",
  "category": "fast-foods",
  "maxItems": 100
}
```

#### Mode: Food Details (`foodDetails`)

```json
{
  "mode": "foodDetails",
  "foodUrl": "https://www.calorieking.com/us/en/foods/..."
}
```

### Use cases

- **Nutrition apps** — build food databases for calorie tracking applications
- **Diet planning** — analyze nutritional content across food categories
- **Restaurant analysis** — compare nutritional profiles of fast food items
- **Research** — collect nutrition data for dietary studies
- **Health & wellness** — create nutritional guides for specific diets

### FAQ

**Does this require a login?**
No. CalorieKing's nutritional data is publicly accessible.

**What nutrition values are available?**
Calories, protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, sugar, sodium, cholesterol, saturated fat, and key vitamins/minerals.

**Can I get nutrition for restaurant foods?**
Yes. CalorieKing has data for thousands of restaurant chains including McDonald's, Starbucks, Subway, and more.

# Actor input Schema

## `mode` (type: `string`):

How to search for food nutrition data.

## `keyword` (type: `string`):

Food name or keyword to search for (mode=searchFood).

## `brand` (type: `string`):

Brand name to filter results by (mode=brandFoods).

## `category` (type: `string`):

Food category to browse (mode=categoryBrowse).

## `foodUrl` (type: `string`):

Direct CalorieKing food URL for detailed nutrition (mode=foodDetails).

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of food items to return.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "mode": "searchFood",
  "keyword": "chicken breast",
  "maxItems": 20
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `foods` (type: `string`):

Dataset containing all scraped food nutrition records.

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "mode": "searchFood",
    "keyword": "chicken breast",
    "maxItems": 20
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("crawlerbros/calorieking-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "mode": "searchFood",
    "keyword": "chicken breast",
    "maxItems": 20,
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("crawlerbros/calorieking-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "mode": "searchFood",
  "keyword": "chicken breast",
  "maxItems": 20
}' |
apify call crawlerbros/calorieking-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,crawlerbros/calorieking-scraper"
        }
    }
}

```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/ena5L2wG9wIpaGCaA/builds/3EgWmae6B6uDbhhpU/openapi.json