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Why would you want an API if they give you the data? https://www.opennutrition.app/download


yeah that's awesome, but I think staleness could be a concern? i'm sure there will be updates to nutritional values, additions of new foods, etc. API gives me the latest without having to redownload/rehydrate every time. plus its a way for OP to monetize further for all of the apps that utilize nutritional data.




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