API Documentation - CalorieTally

Coming Soon: We're working on developing a comprehensive API that will allow developers to integrate CalorieTally's AI-powered nutrition analysis into their own applications.

API Coming Soon

We're building a powerful API that will give developers access to our AI nutrition analysis capabilities. Our API will enable you to integrate intelligent food recognition and nutritional analysis into your own applications.

Planned API Features

Our upcoming API will provide developers with access to the same AI-powered nutrition analysis that powers CalorieTally. Here's what we're planning:

POST

/api/v1/analyze/text

Analyze nutritional content from text descriptions of food and meals.

POST

/api/v1/analyze/image

Upload food images for AI-powered nutritional analysis and food recognition.

POST

/api/v1/analyze/audio

Process voice recordings of meal descriptions and convert to nutrition data.

GET

/api/v1/foods/search

Search our comprehensive food database for specific items and their nutrition facts.

POST

/api/v1/goals/calculate

Calculate personalized nutrition goals based on user characteristics and objectives.

GET

/api/v1/nutrition/recommendations

Get AI-powered meal and nutrition recommendations based on user preferences.

Potential Use Cases

The CalorieTally API will enable developers to build innovative nutrition-focused applications:

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Healthcare Apps

Integrate nutrition tracking into patient management and health monitoring systems.

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Fitness Platforms

Add intelligent nutrition analysis to workout and fitness tracking applications.

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Restaurant Apps

Provide customers with instant nutritional information about menu items.

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Meal Planning

Build smart meal planning tools with AI-powered nutrition optimization.

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Corporate Wellness

Integrate nutrition tracking into employee wellness and benefits platforms.

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Research Tools

Enable nutrition researchers to collect and analyze dietary data efficiently.

Example API Response

Here's what a response from our nutrition analysis API might look like:

{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "food_items": [
      {
        "name": "Grilled Chicken Breast",
        "quantity": "150g",
        "nutrition": {
          "calories": 231,
          "protein": 43.5,
          "carbohydrates": 0,
          "fat": 5.0,
          "fiber": 0,
          "sugar": 0
        }
      },
      {
        "name": "Steamed Broccoli",
        "quantity": "100g",
        "nutrition": {
          "calories": 34,
          "protein": 2.8,
          "carbohydrates": 7.0,
          "fat": 0.4,
          "fiber": 2.6,
          "sugar": 1.5
        }
      }
    ],
    "totals": {
      "calories": 265,
      "protein": 46.3,
      "carbohydrates": 7.0,
      "fat": 5.4,
      "fiber": 2.6,
      "sugar": 1.5
    },
    "health_score": 92,
    "confidence": 0.94,
    "processing_time": "1.2s"
  }
}

API Features in Development

Our API will be designed with developers in mind, offering:

Authentication & Security

API Keys: Secure authentication using API keys
Rate Limiting: Fair usage policies to ensure system stability
HTTPS Only: All API calls secured with TLS encryption
Request Signing: Optional request signing for enhanced security

Developer Experience

RESTful Design: Intuitive, REST-compliant API endpoints
JSON Responses: Consistent JSON format for all responses
Comprehensive Docs: Detailed documentation with code examples
SDKs: Official libraries for popular programming languages
Sandbox Environment: Test environment for development and integration

AI Capabilities

Multi-Modal Input: Text, image, and audio analysis
Context Awareness: Understanding of cooking methods and food preparation
Batch Processing: Analyze multiple items in a single request
Confidence Scores: Reliability indicators for AI predictions
Continuous Learning: AI models that improve over time

Pricing & Access

We're planning a developer-friendly pricing model that scales with usage:

Free Tier: Limited requests per month for development and testing
Pay-per-Use: Flexible pricing based on actual API calls
Enterprise Plans: Custom pricing for high-volume applications
No Setup Fees: Get started without upfront costs

Integration Support

When our API launches, we'll provide comprehensive support for developers:

Technical Documentation: Complete API reference with examples
Code Samples: Working examples in multiple programming languages
Developer Support: Dedicated support channel for API questions
Community Forum: Connect with other developers using our API
Webhooks: Real-time notifications for certain events

Get Notified When Available

Be among the first to know when our API launches.

We'll send you early access information and integration guides.

Early Access Program

We're planning an early access program for developers who want to start integrating before the full public launch. Early access partners will get:

Free access during the beta period
Direct input on API design and features
Priority support and documentation
Preferred pricing when the API goes live
Co-marketing opportunities for innovative use cases

Questions About Our API?

Have specific questions about our upcoming API or want to discuss a potential integration? We'd love to hear from you:

General Inquiries: support@calorietally.com
Partnership Opportunities: Include "API Partnership" in your subject line
Technical Questions: Include "API Development" in your subject line

We're excited to share our AI nutrition analysis capabilities with the developer community. Stay tuned for updates on our API development progress!