openfoodfacts-rust
The premium Open Source alternative to Nutritionix API
🎯 Best for:Developers building high-performance nutrition services in Rust.
What is openfoodfacts-rust?
A type-safe alternative to manual HTTP implementations for the Open Food Facts database. It provides asynchronous bindings and robust error handling for Rust-based food data applications.
Tech Stack
RustBackend & Auth
Why openfoodfacts-rust?
- • Zero-cost abstractions
- • Strong type safety
- • Asynchronous request support
Limitations
- • Rust learning curve
- • Limited to Open Food Facts data
- • Requires manual crate updates
2/25/2026
Last Update
7
Forks
14
Issues
Apache-2.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Nutritionix API)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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