MyFitnessPal

MyFitnessPal is the category-defining app for calorie and nutrition tracking. If you've ever tried to track what you eat, you've probably tried MyFitnessPal. Its food database is the largest in the world — the result of 15+ years of user contributions — making it the most reliable option for finding obscure, regional, and restaurant-specific foods.

## Food Logging

MyFitnessPal's food database has 14M+ entries. Log by: - **Barcode scan**: point camera at any packaged food's barcode for instant logging - **Search**: find restaurant items, branded products, or generic foods - **Meal scan**: photograph your plate and AI estimates the contents and portions (Premium) - **Recipe logging**: enter ingredients and log the whole recipe as a meal - **Quick add**: enter calories directly when you know the number

## Macro and Micronutrient Tracking

Beyond calories, MyFitnessPal tracks protein, carbs, fat, fiber, sugar, sodium, and 30+ micronutrients. The premium plan breaks down daily nutrient goals and shows you exactly where you're hitting or missing targets.

## Fitness Integration

MyFitnessPal connects to 50+ fitness apps and devices: - Fitbit, Apple Health, Garmin, Whoop - Running apps (Strava, Nike Run Club, MapMyRun) - Workout apps (Peloton, Apple Fitness+)

Exercise logs automatically adjust your daily calorie budget based on what you burned.

## AI Features (Premium)

- **Meal scan**: photo-based meal logging that estimates portions - **Weekly reports**: AI-generated insights on your nutritional patterns and trends - **Smart nutrition** recommendations based on your logged data

## Pricing

Free tier: basic food logging, exercise tracking, calorie budget. Premium ($19.99/month or $79.99/year): barcode scan, advanced nutrient data, meal scan, no ads, weekly analysis.