Free Embeddable Calorie Lookup Widget

Add a calorie and nutrition search tool to your website, blog, or recipe page. Our free widget lets visitors search 500+ foods and instantly see calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber, and sugar data.

Generate Embed Code

Visitors can search for any food within the widget regardless of your default selection.

<iframe src="https://caloriedata.org/embed/calorie-lookup.html?food=banana" width="380" height="460" frameborder="0" style="border:none;border-radius:12px;max-width:100%;" title="Calorie Lookup - Banana"></iframe>

500+ Foods Available

The widget includes USDA nutrition data for 500+ foods including fruits, vegetables, meats, grains, dairy, nuts, and more. Visitors can search for any food directly within the widget.

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How to Embed on Your Site

1

Choose a Default Food

Optionally pre-select a food using the dropdown. The widget will load with that food's data showing.

2

Copy the Embed Code

Click "Copy Code" and paste the iframe snippet into your HTML, WordPress, or CMS editor.

3

Publish

The widget renders instantly. Visitors can search 500+ foods directly within the widget.

Perfect For

Recipe Blogs

Let readers instantly check the nutrition of ingredients and meals mentioned in your recipes.

Fitness & Diet Websites

Help visitors track calories and macros without leaving your page.

Health & Wellness Blogs

Add practical nutrition tools alongside your health content.

Meal Planning Apps

Provide quick calorie lookups as a companion to your meal plans.

School Nutrition Pages

Help students and parents understand the nutrition in common foods.

Cooking & Food Magazines

Enhance your food articles with interactive nutrition lookups.

Widget Features

Lightweight iframe - won't slow down your site
USDA-sourced nutrition data for 500+ foods
Instant search with autocomplete
Calories + full macro breakdown (protein, carbs, fat)
Fiber and sugar content included
Responsive for mobile and desktop
Self-contained - won't affect your site design
Free to use - just keep the attribution link

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the widget free to use?

Yes, completely free for personal and commercial websites. Just keep the "Powered by CalorieData.org" attribution link visible.

Where does the nutrition data come from?

All nutrition data is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database, the gold standard for food nutrition information in the United States.

What serving size are the values based on?

All nutrition values are displayed per 100 grams, which is the standard scientific serving size for comparing foods.

Will the widget slow down my site?

No. The widget loads inside an iframe and has no external dependencies beyond the food data file. It won't affect your page's load time or styles.