Instant matching against 500,000+ nutritional profiles.

Instant food intelligence: Powered by AI, verified by data.

Search millions of foods by name, scan barcodes, or photograph any meal. Get precise macro breakdowns your team and your customers can trust.

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GrubScan search
GET /api/v1/foods?query=grilled+chicken
Nutrition API
Result
Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, grilled
165
calories
31.0
protein
3.6
fat
0.0
carbs
AI photo analysis
Photograph any meal
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Our AI identifies every food item and estimates calories, protein, fat, carbs, and fiber instantly.
Usage tracking
Real-time plan visibility
Track GrubScan lookups and AI scans against your monthly limit across web and API channels.

Everything you need

From solo developers to enterprise nutrition platforms, GrubScan gives your team the nutrition intelligence it deserves.

Nutritional Data Lookup

Full-text search across our library of 500,000+ verified foods. Access precise nutritional data per 100g, including calories, protein, fats, carbohydrates, and fibre.

Smart Barcode Scanning

Instant GTIN/UPC/EAN lookup featuring automatic serving-size scaling. GrubScan utilises a multi-source global food index to ensure maximum product coverage across all regions.

AI Photo Analysis

Snap a photo of any meal and let our AI instantly identify each dish. GrubScan calculates comprehensive nutritional data, with optional high-precision syncing against our verified food library.

Developer API

REST API with Bearer token authentication. Perfect for embedding food data into your app, CRM, or data pipeline.

Team Management

Invite colleagues as admins or members. Fine-grained RBAC controls who can manage keys, invite users, or view billing.

Usage Tracking

Real-time dashboards showing GrubScan lookups and AI scans used vs. your plan limit, broken down by channel (web vs. API).

How it works

Get up and running in minutes.

01

Search by Name

Find any food instantly. Our deep-data search returns precise nutritional profiles—including calories, protein, carbs, and fats—adjustable to 100g or your specific serving weight.

02

Scan a Barcode

Use your camera or enter a GTIN/UPC/EAN to instantly identify branded products. GrubScan utilises a multi-source data network to ensure maximum coverage and accurate serving-size.

03

From Pixels to Macros

Snap a photo of your plate and let GrubScan’s AI identify every ingredient. Instantly receive an estimated breakdown of calories and a full macronutrient profile, including protein, fats, carbs, and fibre.

04

Use the API

Generate API keys to embed GrubScan capabilities into your own app, website, or data pipeline.

Platform capabilities

Four ways to get nutritional data.

Choose the integration that powers your product: verified text search, global barcode lookup, AI-driven meal recognition, or direct API access.

Developer API
REST API with Bearer token authentication.
Team Management
Invite admins or members with fine-grained controls.
Usage Tracking
See GrubScan lookups and AI scans used vs. plan limits.
Pricing Control
Cancel or switch plans any time with no hidden fees.

Simple, transparent pricing

No hidden fees. Cancel or switch plans any time.

Starter
£29
/month
  • ✓ 1,000 GrubScan lookups / month
  • ✓ 100 AI photo scans / month
  • ✓ Up to 3 team members
  • ✗ REST API access
Get started with Starter
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Pro
£99
/month
  • ✓ 10,000 GrubScan lookups / month
  • ✓ 1,000 AI photo scans / month
  • ✓ Up to 10 team members
  • ✓ REST API access
Get started with Pro
Scale
£299
/month
  • ✓ 50,000 GrubScan lookups / month
  • ✓ 10,000 AI photo scans / month
  • ✓ Unlimited team members
  • ✓ REST API access
Get started with Scale

Need higher limits or a custom rollout?

Contact us for enterprise pricing, tailored usage limits, and onboarding support for larger teams.

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Frequently asked questions

What powers GrubScan's nutritional data?

GrubScan is backed by a premier, gold-standard food composition database, providing comprehensive nutritional profiles for over 500,000 items.

How does the AI photo scan work?

Upload a photo of any meal, and our integrated AI vision technology handles the rest. It recognises the food on your plate and provides instant estimates for calories and macros.

Can I use my own API key externally?

Yes — Pro and Scale plan subscribers can generate API keys to query GrubScan lookups and AI scans from any application.

Is there a free trial?

You can register and explore the dashboard immediately. Payment details are only required when you subscribe to a paid plan.

Get in touch

Have a question, an enterprise plan request, or just want to say hello? Drop us a message and we'll get back to you within one business day.