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Food Nutrition Tracker & Analyzer
Search a food, select the closest portion, and understand calories, macros and key nutrients in a clear wellness-focused view.
Explore a food
Search foods, ingredients and meals
Nutrition can vary considerably between individual ingredients and prepared dishes. When available, search for the specific food or meal you actually consumed for a more useful estimate.
Why use the Food Nutrition Tracker?
Make better food decisions, one meal at a time.
- 🔎 Look up foods quickly, Search common foods, dishes, ingredients and meals.
- ⚖️ Understand portions, See how changing the serving size can change nutritional values.
- 🥗 Compare foods, Compare calories, protein, carbohydrates, fat and other nutrients.
- 🌎 Explore foods from around the world, Find familiar foods whether you eat Indian, Asian, Mediterranean, American, African or other cuisines.
- 📊 Build awareness over time, Use the tracker regularly to understand your eating patterns.
What can you learn about a food?
Depending on the food and available data, the tracker may provide:
- Calories
- Protein
- Carbohydrates
- Fat
- Fiber
- Sugar
- Sodium
- Serving size
- Other available nutrients
Who can use the Food Nutrition Tracker?
Everyday eaters
Understand the foods and portions you eat regularly.
People managing their weight
Build awareness of portions and energy intake.
Fitness enthusiasts
Explore protein, carbohydrates and other macronutrients.
Busy professionals
Quickly check meals instead of searching multiple websites.
Students and learners
Learn how foods differ nutritionally.
Anyone exploring a new cuisine
Understand unfamiliar foods and dishes.
This tool provides general nutrition information and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
How it works
Search a food
Enter a food, ingredient, dish or meal.
Choose your portion
Select or adjust the amount you actually eat.
Understand the nutrition
Review calories, macros and other available nutrition information.
Tip: You don’t need to change your entire diet at once. Start by tracking one meal or one food each day.
Why portions matter
The same food can provide very different amounts of calories and nutrients depending on how much you eat.
| Portion | Food | What changes? |
|---|---|---|
| Small | ½ cup rice | Lower calories and carbohydrates |
| Medium | 1 cup rice | Moderate amount |
| Large | 2 cups rice | Roughly twice the amount |
Note: Portion estimates are examples. Actual nutrition can vary by recipe, preparation method and ingredients.
Common Portion Guide
Greek Yogurt1 cup · ~200 g
Sandwich1 serving · ~180 g
Rice1 cup · ~180 g
Soup / Dal1 bowl · ~150 g
Bread1 slice · ~28 g
Roti1 piece · ~40 g
Nutrition information is provided for general educational and informational purposes. Values are estimates and may vary based on ingredients, brand, recipe, preparation method and serving size. This tool is not a substitute for professional medical or dietary advice. If you have a medical condition or specific dietary requirements, consult a qualified healthcare professional.
How nutrition estimates work
Nutrition values can vary depending on the food variety, brand, recipe, ingredients, preparation method and serving size. Values shown by this tool should therefore be treated as estimates rather than laboratory measurements.
What can affect the estimate?
Packaged food
Brand and product information may provide more specific nutritional values.
Raw ingredients
Values depend on the food and whether it is measured raw or cooked.
Prepared meals
Recipes, ingredients and cooking methods can substantially change nutritional values.
Compare before you choose
Not sure what to choose? Use the tracker to explore foods side by side.
- Rice vs. roti
- Potato vs. sweet potato
- Greek yogurt vs. regular yogurt
- Oatmeal vs. cereal
- Chicken vs. tofu
- Apple vs. banana
There isn’t always a single “healthiest” food. Nutrition depends on portion size, preparation, dietary needs and your overall eating pattern.
Make nutrition tracking a simple habit
You don’t need to track every bite to learn more about your eating habits.
Daily
- Check one unfamiliar food.
- Check the portion you are about to eat.
- Compare two similar foods.
Weekly
- Explore a few foods you eat regularly.
- Learn how portion sizes affect calories and macros.
- Identify foods you want to eat more or less often.
Start with your next meal
Search a food →The same food can have different nutrition values
Nutrition values can change depending on how a food is prepared, which ingredients are used and how much is served. This is why two nutrition sources may show different values for what appears to be the same food.
Ingredient choices
Oil, butter, sugar, sauces, cheese and other additions can substantially change the nutrition of a meal.
Preparation
Boiled, baked, fried, grilled and steamed versions may have different values, especially when added fats or ingredients are involved.
Recipe
Two versions of the same dish can contain very different ingredients and therefore have different nutrition values.
Portion size
A larger serving naturally provides more nutrients and calories than a smaller serving.
Understanding Food Nutrition
Calories and macros
Calories describe energy. Protein, carbohydrates and fat are macronutrients; fiber supports digestion and fullness.
Portion sizes matter
One cup of cooked rice, one roti and one restaurant serving are not automatically the same size. Consistent portions make tracking more useful.
Food examples from around the world
Explore familiar foods across cuisines. This tracker is designed for a global audience, not just one country’s food database.
- Indian: rice, roti, dal, paneer, dosa, biryani
- East Asian: sushi, ramen, tofu, fried rice
- Middle Eastern: hummus, falafel, pita, shawarma
- Mediterranean: Greek yogurt, olives, pasta, salad
- European: bread, cheese, soup, sandwiches
- American: oatmeal, burgers, pancakes, grilled chicken
- African: couscous, jollof rice, injera, beans
- Latin American: tacos, beans, rice, tortillas
Why values vary
Recipe, brand, flour type, oil, ghee, water content and cooking method can change the final nutrition profile.
Simple tracking tips
- Choose the closest food match.
- Select the matching portion.
- Include quantity, oil, ghee, sauces and toppings.
- Review patterns over several days.
Limitations
Results are estimates and may not match laboratory analysis or the exact recipe. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised needs.
FAQs
Are values exact?
No. They are estimates based on the selected food, portion and available data.
Why does homemade food differ?
Ingredients, oil, water, cooking time and serving size can change the result.
Is one roti always the same?
No. Diameter, flour amount, thickness and added oil or ghee affect its values.
Are nutrition values for raw or cooked food?
It depends on the food and the information available. Cooking can change the weight and water content of food without necessarily changing its total energy in the same way. When tracking food, use the serving description that most closely matches what you actually consumed.
Why does the same food have different calorie values?
Values can differ because of the food variety, brand, recipe, ingredients, preparation method and serving size.
Does cooking change calories?
Cooking can change a food’s water content, weight and ingredients. These changes can affect the nutrition value shown per serving or per 100 grams.
Are restaurant nutrition values accurate?
Restaurant values may vary because recipes, ingredients and portion sizes can differ. Treat them as estimates unless the restaurant provides specific product information.
How are portion sizes estimated?
Portion estimates are based on the serving description and available nutrition data. For a more useful estimate, choose the serving size that most closely matches what you ate.
Can I use this for weight management?
You can use the tracker to build awareness of foods and portions. It is not a substitute for individualized advice from a qualified healthcare professional.
Can I use this for sports nutrition?
The tracker can help you explore calories and available nutrients, but sports nutrition needs vary. For personalized guidance, consult a qualified sports nutrition professional.
Can children use nutrition information from this tool?
Children have different nutritional needs at different stages of growth. A parent, guardian or qualified healthcare professional should help interpret nutrition information for children.
Are nutrition values for raw or cooked food?
It depends on the food and the information available. Cooking can change the weight and water content of food without necessarily changing its total energy in the same way. When tracking food, use the serving description that most closely matches what you actually consumed.
Built for practical nutrition awareness
Our goal is to make nutrition information easier to understand, not to tell you what you should or shouldn’t eat.
Simple
Information should be easy to understand.
Transparent
Nutrition values are estimates and limitations are clearly explained.
Non-judgmental
Different foods can fit into different eating patterns.
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