Nutrients MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Nutrients in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add nutrients -e TASTYAPI_KEY=... -- npx -y nutrients-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nutrients": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "nutrients-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TASTYAPI_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each ... with your own value.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Nutrients MCP server do?

Nutrition analysis from a food photo or text description: calories, macros, vitamins, minerals, allergens and dietary flags.

Is the Nutrients MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Nutrients run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Nutrients to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add nutrients -e TASTYAPI_KEY=... -- npx -y nutrients-mcp

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