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Data Dragon API vs FoodData Central

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIData Dragon APIHEALTHY99FoodData CentralHEALTHY76
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%98.0%
Uptime · 30d100%96.7%
P50 · ms1531726
P95 · ms14283453
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublished10 req/window · 9 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Data Dragon API vs FoodData Central: common questions

Which is more reliable, Data Dragon API or FoodData Central?

On our scheduled checks, Data Dragon API leads on measured uptime — Data Dragon API at 100% versus FoodData Central at 98.0% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Data Dragon API or FoodData Central?

Data Dragon API has the lower median latency in our checks — Data Dragon API responds in 153 ms versus FoodData Central at 1726 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Data Dragon API and FoodData Central need an API key?

Data Dragon API needs no key, while FoodData Central requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Data Dragon API first.

Can I call Data Dragon API and FoodData Central from the browser?

Yes — both Data Dragon API and FoodData Central send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Data Dragon API and FoodData Central free for commercial use?

Data Dragon API has unclear commercial terms, and FoodData Central has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.