Google Things To Know API
For some searches, Google search includes a "Things to know" block. SerpApi is able to scrape, extract and make sense of this information.
API Examples
Results for: Coffee
{
...
"things_to_know": {
"web_results": [
{
"title": "Price",
"snippet": "8 ounces",
"link": "https://presto-coffee.com/blogs/coffee/how-much-ground-coffee-to-use-per-cup#:~:text=While%20using%20scoops%20or%20tablespoons,the%20correct%20ratio%20from%20there."
},
{
"title": "Ph level",
"snippet": "5",
"link": "https://www.verenastreet.com/blogs/all-about-coffee/what-is-coffee-acidity#:~:text=Black%20coffee%20generally%20lands%20around,acidic%20by%20way%20of%20dilution."
},
{
"title": "Inventor",
"snippet": "Melitta Bentz",
"link": "https://coffee.org/pages/history-of-the-coffee-maker#:~:text=Ever%20wonder%20who%20invented%20the,the%20quick%20and%20easy%20answer."
}
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"buttons": [
{
"text": "Energy Amount",
"subtitle": "How Many Calories In Coffee",
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...
],
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[
"Amount Per 1 fl oz (29.6 g)100 grams6 fl oz (178 g)1 cup (8 fl oz) (237 g)1 cup (8 fl oz) (237 g)"
],
[
"Calories 1"
]
],
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"serpapi_search_link": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?device=mobile&engine=google&gl=us&google_domain=google.com&q=how+many+calories+in+coffee"
},
{
"text": "Food Nutrition",
"subtitle": "Nutritional Value Of Coffee",
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...
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"% Daily Value*",
"% Daily Value*"
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[
"Total Fat 0 g",
"0%"
],
[
"Saturated fat 0 g",
"0%"
],
[
"Trans fat regulation 0 g"
],
[
"Cholesterol 0 mg",
"0%"
],
[
"Sodium 5 mg",
"0%"
],
[
"Potassium 116 mg",
"3%"
],
[
"Total Carbohydrate 0 g",
"0%"
],
[
"Dietary fiber 0 g",
"0%"
],
[
"Sugar 0 g"
],
[
"Protein 0.3 g",
"0%"
],
[
"Caffeine 95 mg"
],
[
"Vitamin C",
"0%",
"Calcium",
"0%"
],
[
"Iron",
"0%",
"Vitamin D",
"0%"
],
[
"Vitamin B6",
"0%",
"Cobalamin",
"0%"
],
[
"Magnesium",
"1%"
],
[
"*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs."
]
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},
{
"daily_value": "0%"
},
{
"daily_value": "Trans fat regulation 0 g"
},
{
"daily_value": "0%"
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{
"daily_value": "0%"
},
{
"daily_value": "3%"
},
{
"daily_value": "0%"
},
{
"daily_value": "0%"
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{
"daily_value": "Sugar 0 g"
},
{
"daily_value": "0%"
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{
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{
"daily_value": "0%"
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"daily_value": "0%"
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"daily_value": "0%"
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{
"daily_value": "1%"
},
{
"daily_value": "*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs."
}
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"serpapi_search_link": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?device=mobile&engine=google&gl=us&google_domain=google.com&q=nutritional+value+of+coffee"
},
{
"text": "Types",
"subtitle": "Coffee Drink Types",
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...
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"title": "Different Types of Coffee Explained | NESCAFÉ India",
"link": "https://www.nescafe.com/in/coffee-types#:~:text=From%20the%20well%2Dknown%20cappuccino,which%20one%20is%20your%20favourite.",
"displayed_link": "https://www.nescafe.com › coffee-t...",
"snippet": "From the well-known cappuccino, espresso, and latte, to the lungo, ristretto, café au lait and cold brew, there are so many types of coffee to enjoy. Give them all a try and find out which one is your favourite.",
"snippet_highlighted_words": [
"cappuccino, espresso, and latte, to the lungo, ristretto, café au lait and cold brew"
],
"about_this_result": {
"source": {
"description": "This result comes from www.nescafe.com",
"source_info_link": "https://www.nescafe.com/in/coffee-types",
"security": "secure",
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"search_link": "https://www.google.com/search?gl=us&q=coffee+drink+types&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj47feIgcn9AhVrnWoFHe8OADoQrooIegQIXBAN",
"serpapi_search_link": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?device=mobile&engine=google&gl=us&google_domain=google.com&q=coffee+drink+types"
},
{
"text": "Benefits",
"subtitle": "Benefits Of Coffee",
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...
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"title": "9 Health Benefits of Coffee, Based on Science - Healthline",
"link": "https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-coffee",
"displayed_link": "https://www.healthline.com › top-ev...",
"snippet": "9 Unique Benefits of Coffee",
"snippet_highlighted_words": [
"9 Unique Benefits of Coffee"
],
"list": [
"Boosts energy levels. ... ",
"May be linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. ... ",
"Could support brain health. ... ",
"May promote weight management. ... ",
"Linked to a lower risk of depression. ... ",
"Could protect against liver conditions. ... ",
"Supports heart health. ... ",
"Could increase longevity."
],
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"source": {
"description": "Healthline Media, Inc. is an American website and provider of health information headquartered in San Francisco, California. It was founded in 1999, relaunched in 2006, and established as a standalone entity in January 2016.",
"source_info_link": "https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-coffee",
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"search_link": "https://www.google.com/search?gl=us&q=benefits+of+coffee&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj47feIgcn9AhVrnWoFHe8OADoQrooIegQIXBAU",
"serpapi_search_link": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?device=mobile&engine=google&gl=us&google_domain=google.com&q=benefits+of+coffee"
},
{
"text": "Protein content",
"subtitle": "How Much Protein Is In Coffee",
"images": [
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...
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"title": "Protein Coffee (Proffee Recipe) - Healthy With a Chance of Sprinkles",
"link": "https://healthywithachanceofsprinkles.com/protein-coffee/#:~:text=WHAT%20IS%20PROTEIN%20COFFEE%3F,or%20post%20workout%20muscle%20recovery.",
"displayed_link": "https://healthywithachanceofsprinkles.com › ...",
"date": "Sep 27, 2021",
"snippet": "WHAT IS PROTEIN COFFEE? Proffee is exactly what it sounds like. Coffee that is combined with protein powder or a prepared protein shake, usually served over ice, and sometimes flavored syrups are added. It's a delicious drink for anyone who wants to up their protein intake or post workout muscle recovery.",
"snippet_highlighted_words": [
"Coffee that is combined with protein powder or a prepared protein shake, usually served over ice, and sometimes flavored syrups are added"
],
"about_this_result": {
"source": {
"description": "This result comes from healthywithachanceofsprinkles.com",
"source_info_link": "https://healthywithachanceofsprinkles.com/protein-coffee/",
"security": "secure",
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"search_link": "https://www.google.com/search?gl=us&q=how+much+protein+is+in+coffee&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj47feIgcn9AhVrnWoFHe8OADoQrooIegQIXBAZ",
"serpapi_search_link": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?device=mobile&engine=google&gl=us&google_domain=google.com&q=how+much+protein+is+in+coffee"
},
{
"text": "Brands",
"subtitle": "Coffee Brands",
"images": [
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...
],
"title": "Top 10 Coffee Brands In The World",
"link": "https://www.feedough.com/top-10-coffee-brands-in-the-world/",
"displayed_link": "https://www.feedough.com › top-10...",
"about_this_result": {
"source": {
"description": "This result comes from www.feedough.com",
"source_info_link": "https://www.feedough.com/top-10-coffee-brands-in-the-world/",
"security": "secure",
"icon": "https://serpapi.com/searches/640056fcd5ecf4f8807cf57e/images/99611c3fcc205f33012f60154e0e872011c0cf663135b1537c0e6e13787d97af99530b0ee57c9daba019a9ef3a048e20.png"
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"regions": [
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"table": [
[
"Brand",
"Revenue (in Billion USD)"
],
[
"Starbucks",
"23.52"
],
[
"Keurig Dr Pepper",
"11.62"
],
[
"Nescafé",
"9.2"
],
[
"Peet's Coffee",
"7.6"
]
],
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"brand": "Starbucks",
"revenue_in_billion_usd": "23.52"
},
{
"brand": "Keurig Dr Pepper",
"revenue_in_billion_usd": "11.62"
},
{
"brand": "Nescafé",
"revenue_in_billion_usd": "9.2"
},
{
"brand": "Peet's Coffee",
"revenue_in_billion_usd": "7.6"
}
],
"search_link": "https://www.google.com/search?gl=us&q=coffee+brands&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj47feIgcn9AhVrnWoFHe8OADoQrooIegQIXBAd",
"serpapi_search_link": "https://serpapi.com/search.json?device=mobile&engine=google&gl=us&google_domain=google.com&q=coffee+brands"
}
]
},
...
}
Example with AI Overview: Coffee
Some buttons within Things to Know may contain AI-generated overviews that provide comprehensive answers to related queries.
For detailed information about AI Overview structure and content types, please refer to our AI Overview documentation.
{
"things_to_know":{
"buttons":[
{
"text":"Types",
"subtitle":"What Are The Different Types Of Coffee?",
"title":"Types of Coffee Drinks",
"link":"https://www.folgerscoffee.com/coffee/articles/types-of-coffee",
"displayed_link":"https://www.folgerscoffee.com › coffee › articles › types...",
"snippet":"Types of Coffee Drinks",
"snippet_highlighted_words":[
"Types of Coffee Drinks"
],
"list":[
"Espresso.",
"Espresso & Coffee.",
"Cold Brew.",
"Cappuccino.",
"Mocha.",
"Iced Coffees.",
"Lattes.",
"Breve."
],
"favicon":"http://localhost:3000/searches/689afc77ddc707d6b8fb48db/images/a832fc7f89f4b1af0499430179774bea90ed8e22fd3b75bba7316846b9b666394fe6f3e3b38ac45d.png",
"source":"folgerscoffee.com",
"search_link":"https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=0de3656c54fa3244&hl=en&gl=us&q=types+of+coffee&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiMpPK87oSPAxWuhYkEHYZpMzsQrooIegQIRBAO",
"serpapi_search_link":"http://localhost:3000/search.json?device=desktop&engine=google&gl=us&google_domain=google.com&hl=en&location=Austin%2C+Texas%2C+United+States&q=types+of+coffee"
},
{
"text":"Origin",
"subtitle":"Where Does Coffee Come From?",
"search_link":"https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=0de3656c54fa3244&hl=en&gl=us&q=where+does+coffee+come+from&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiMpPK87oSPAxWuhYkEHYZpMzsQrooIegQIRBAd",
"serpapi_search_link":"http://localhost:3000/search.json?device=desktop&engine=google&gl=us&google_domain=google.com&hl=en&location=Austin%2C+Texas%2C+United+States&q=where+does+coffee+come+from",
"ai_overview":{
"text_blocks":[
{
"type":"paragraph",
"snippet":"Coffee comes from the seeds of coffee cherries, which grow on coffee plants. These plants are primarily cultivated in a region called the ""Coffee Belt",
" located around the equator, encompassing parts of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. Coffee cherries are harvested, and the seeds (coffee beans) are extracted, processed, and roasted before being brewed into the beverage we know.",
"snippet_highlighted_words":[
"the seeds of coffee cherries, which grow on coffee plants"
]
},
{
"type":"heading",
"snippet":"Here's a more detailed look:"
},
{
"type":"list",
"list":[
{
"title":"Coffee Plants:",
"snippet":"Coffee plants are woody evergreens that can grow quite tall, but are typically pruned to a manageable height for harvesting."
},
{
"title":"Coffee Cherries:",
"snippet":"Coffee beans develop inside a fruit called a coffee cherry, which grows on the coffee plant."
},
{
"title":"The Coffee Belt:",
"snippet":"This area around the equator, between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, provides the ideal climate (sunshine, rain, and altitude) for coffee cultivation."
},
{
"title":"Arabica and Robusta:",
"snippet":"The two most common types of coffee beans are Arabica and Robusta, each with different characteristics and growing preferences."
},
{
"title":"Harvesting and Processing:",
"snippet":"Coffee cherries are handpicked when ripe, and the beans are extracted from the fruit. The beans are then processed (dried or wet) and eventually roasted to develop their flavor."
},
{
"title":"Flavor and Terroir:",
"snippet":"The unique characteristics of coffee, like its flavor profile, are influenced by factors like the coffee plant variety, processing method, and the ""terroir"" of the region where it's grown (including climate, soil, and elevation)."
}
]
}
],
"references":[
{
"title":"Where Does Coffee Come From? Coffee Farming, Processing ...",
"link":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGtYheYVBss&t=32",
"snippet":"Mar 5, 2025 — turn this fruit into a green coffee beans that eventually get roasted. and what makes one coffee different than another...",
"source":"YouTube · Matteo D'Ottavio",
"index":0
},
{
"title":"Coffee Beans: Where Do They Come From? | Nescafé | UK & IE",
"link":"https://www.nescafe.com/gb/coffee-culture/knowledge/coffee-beans",
"source":"Nescafe",
"index":1
},
...
]
}
},
...
]
}
}
JSON structure overview
{
...
"things_to_know": {
"web_results": [
{
"title": "String - Title of the item",
"link": "String - Link to the item",
"snippet": "String - Snippet of the item",
}
],
"buttons": [
{
"text": "String - Main text of the entry",
"subtitle": "String - Subtitle of the entry",
"search_link": "String - Search link at the bottom of the entry",
"serpapi_search_link": "String - Link to the search results of the entry in JSON by SerpApi",
"title": "String - Optional title of the extended content",
"link": "String - Optional link of the extended content",
"displayed_link": "String - Optional displayed link of the extended content",
"snippet": "String - Optional snippet of the extended content",
"snippet_highlighted_words": "Array - Optional array of the highlighted words of the snippet",
"date": "String - Optional date of the extended content",
"list": "Array - Optional list of the extended content",
"table": "Array - Optional table items of the extended content",
"formatted": "Array - Optional formatted structure of the table",
"images": "Array - Optional URLs to the images of the extended content",
"ai_overview": "Hash - Optional AI-generated overview content",
},
],
}
...
}