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FoodData Central vs TourneyRadar

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

APIFoodData CentralHEALTHY76TourneyRadarHEALTHY77
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d98.0%98.0%
Uptime · 30d96.7%96.7%
P50 · ms17262911
P95 · ms34534191
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree — no key required
Rate limit10 req/window · 9 remaining100 req/window · 99 remaining
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

FoodData Central vs TourneyRadar: common questions

Which is more reliable, FoodData Central or TourneyRadar?

Both are neck-and-neck — FoodData Central and TourneyRadar each measure 98.0% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, FoodData Central or TourneyRadar?

FoodData Central has the lower median latency in our checks — FoodData Central responds in 1726 ms versus TourneyRadar at 2911 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 FoodData Central and TourneyRadar need an API key?

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

Can I call FoodData Central and TourneyRadar from the browser?

Yes — both FoodData Central and TourneyRadar 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 FoodData Central and TourneyRadar free for commercial use?

FoodData Central has unclear commercial terms, and TourneyRadar 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.