Find Recipes by Ingredients
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Search by Nutritional Goals
Find recipes that match specific nutritional targets like high protein, low calorie, or low sodium meals.
Quick answer: Use the Recipe Finder tool through ToolRouter to search by nutritional goals directly from Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw — connect once, then drive it with plain-language prompts. No code required.
ToolEating healthy is easier when your recipes are already aligned with your nutritional goals. But finding recipes that are genuinely high-protein, truly low-calorie, or actually low-sodium requires checking the nutrition facts for every recipe you consider. Most recipe sites label things as "healthy" without specifying what that means nutritionally.
The search_recipes skill lets you search for recipes matching specific nutritional criteria. Looking for high-protein meals for muscle building? Low-calorie options for weight loss? Low-sodium recipes for blood pressure management? The search filters for recipes that actually meet these criteria, not just ones tagged with vague health claims.
This is essential for anyone following a nutrition plan -- bodybuilders hitting protein targets, people managing health conditions through diet, weight loss programs that require calorie counting, and health coaches creating meal plans for clients. Starting with recipes that already meet your nutritional requirements eliminates the frustrating cycle of finding a recipe you like only to discover it does not fit your goals.
How to search by nutritional goals with Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw
Claude connects nutrition targets to recipe discovery through multi-step research. Specify your macro goals, get matching recipes, then drill into the ones with the best nutritional profiles and ask about portion adjustments. The conversation builds toward a curated set of recipes that genuinely fit your plan.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Open connector settings Open Settings
2Add a custom connector with these details
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Let Claude set you up Open Claude
How to search by nutritional goals with Claude
Once connected (see setup above), use the Recipe Finder tool:
- Ask Claude: "Find high-protein dinner recipes with at least 40g protein per serving using recipe-finder"
- Claude returns recipes matching the nutritional criteria
- Ask: "Which has the best protein-to-calorie ratio?"
- Pick the recipe that best fits your nutritional goals
Example prompt for Claude
Try this with Claude using the Recipe Finder tool
Find low-calorie dinner recipes under 400 calories per serving that are also high in protein. I am on a cutting diet and need satisfying meals.
Tips for Claude
- Be specific about your nutritional targets for the most relevant results
- Ask Claude to rank results by how closely they match your goals
- Request a weekly meal plan built around your nutritional criteria
ChatGPT finds nutrition-targeted recipes and puts them into the context of your broader dietary goals. It can calculate whether a set of recipes meets your daily targets, suggest modifications to improve the nutritional profile, and build complete meal plans around your specific macros. Nutrition planning becomes a guided conversation.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
Name
ToolRouterIcon
Download
DownloadDescription
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Check the box and click Create
How to search by nutritional goals with ChatGPT
Once connected (see setup above), use the Recipe Finder tool:
- Ask: "Find high-protein, low-fat dinner recipes"
- ChatGPT returns nutritionally targeted recipes
- Request: "Build a 5-day meal plan from these recipes hitting 150g protein daily"
- Get a complete nutrition-aligned meal plan
Example prompt for ChatGPT
Try this with ChatGPT using the Recipe Finder tool
I need low-sodium recipes for managing blood pressure. Find dinner options under 500mg sodium per serving that still taste great.
Tips for ChatGPT
- ChatGPT can calculate whether a meal plan meets your daily nutritional targets
- Ask for macro breakdowns of each recipe for accurate tracking
- Request substitutions that improve the nutritional profile of any recipe
Copilot retrieves nutrition-filtered recipes with full macro data as structured objects. Build personalized recipe recommendation engines for fitness apps, generate meal plan APIs that filter by nutritional constraints, and create nutrition-goal-based search features directly from the structured output.
Connect ToolRouter to Copilot
1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details
Server name
ToolRouterServer description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Set Authentication to None and click Create
How to search by nutritional goals with Copilot
Once connected (see setup above), use the Recipe Finder tool:
- In Copilot Chat: "Find high-protein recipes using recipe-finder"
- Copilot returns matching recipes
- Ask: "Return these as JSON with full macro data for my nutrition app"
- Use the data in your health and fitness application
Example prompt for Copilot
Try this with Copilot using the Recipe Finder tool
Search for recipes with 30g+ protein and under 500 calories. Return as JSON with full nutritional breakdown.
Tips for Copilot
- Build nutrition-filtered recipe search into your fitness app
- Generate meal plan suggestions based on nutritional goals programmatically
- Use the API to create personalized recipe recommendations
OpenClaw queries recipes against nutritional criteria at scale, processing multiple goal parameters simultaneously and returning structured results sorted by how closely they match your targets. Perfect for automated meal plan generation systems and fitness platforms that need to serve nutrition-aligned recipes to many users.
Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw
1Install the CLI
npm install -g toolrouter-mcp2Call tools directly from OpenClaw
toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp toolsHow to search by nutritional goals with OpenClaw
Once connected (see setup above), use the Recipe Finder tool:
- Ask OpenClaw: "Find high-protein lunch recipes"
- OpenClaw returns nutritionally matched recipes
- Ask: "Which of these are also good for meal prep?"
- Choose recipes that fit both your nutrition and lifestyle needs
Example prompt for OpenClaw
Try this with OpenClaw using the Recipe Finder tool
Search for low-carb dinner recipes with under 20g carbs per serving. I need keto-friendly options that are filling.
Tips for OpenClaw
- Combine nutritional goals with other filters like cuisine or cook time
- Ask for recipes sorted by how well they match your specific macro targets
- Build a rotation of nutrition-goal-aligned recipes you enjoy and can rely on
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search by nutritional goals with an AI assistant?
Find recipes that match specific nutritional targets like high protein, low calorie, or low sodium meals. Connect the Recipe Finder tool to Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw through ToolRouter, then ask the assistant in plain language. For example: Ask Claude: "Find high-protein dinner recipes with at least 40g protein per serving using recipe-finder" Claude returns recipes matching the nutritional criteria
Which AI assistants can search by nutritional goals?
Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and OpenClaw can all search by nutritional goals using the Recipe Finder tool through ToolRouter, with no API keys or coding required.
What does the Recipe Finder tool do?
Search for recipes by ingredients, dietary restrictions, cuisine type, and nutritional goals. Discover new meals and meal prep ideas.
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