Use Case Guide

Recipe API for Fitness & Macro Tracking Apps

Fitness apps run on macros. Recipe API exposes exact protein, carbs, and fat per serving as part of 32 tracked nutrients on every response. Filter for high-protein meals with min_protein, cap calories for cutting phases, and generate fresh recipes tuned to an athlete's goals when the library needs a boost.

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Search, filters, and generation
32 USDA-backed nutrients
One consistent schema
No attribution required

Typical Builder Journey

1. Filter for high protein

Use min_protein to surface meals that hit muscle-building targets fast.

GET /api/v1/recipes?min_protein=40

2. Balance the full macro split

Pull protein, carbs, and fat per serving to fit bulking or cutting macros.

GET /api/v1/recipes/{slug}

3. Cap calories for cutting

Combine min_protein with max_calories to keep protein high while trimming intake.

GET /api/v1/recipes?min_protein=40&max_calories=500

4. Generate for athlete goals

Create new high-protein recipes tailored to a user's training plan and restrictions.

POST /api/v1/generate

Macro Tracking Query Example

Find high-protein, calorie-capped recipes for a macro tracking app.

GET /api/v1/recipes

curl "https://recipe-api.com/api/v1/recipes?min_protein=40&max_calories=600&per_page=20" \
  -H "X-API-Key: rapi_your_key"

Related Guides

Macro Coach skill

See the data in action: Claude hits protein and calorie targets with real recipes.

Recipe API for Calorie Tracking

Per-serving accuracy with max_calories and min_protein filters.

Recipe API for Nutrition Apps

USDA-traceable nutrition, 32 nutrients, dietary flags, and allergen warnings.

Generative Recipe API

Architecture and production concerns for generation-first products.

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Exact protein, carbs, and fat per serving. Filter high-protein meals and generate for athlete goals out of the box.

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