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.