Weigh the part you will eat
Values refer to edible portions in the stated preparation. Peels, bones, discarded liquids and raw food should not be counted as the same cooked portion.
FROM FOOD FACTS TO YOUR PLATE
Food Calorie Calculator & Meal Planner
Explore calories and nutrients, build your plate and find meals that fit your target.
◒ 35 reference foods • USDA CC0⌁ No account • browser calculations
Raw and cooked are separate records
Water changes weight during cooking. We do not replace raw rice with cooked rice using the same factor or multiply calories merely because final weight changed. Include oils, sauces and other added ingredients.
An unreported nutrient is not zero
Missing values make that nutrient total incomplete. Zero is used only when reported by the source. Energy comes from the source rather than being automatically replaced with a 4/4/9 calculation.
Targets are parameters, not prescriptions
Combinations use a finite portion grid and the limits you provide. They do not assess health history, deficiencies or clinical adequacy. Finding no result does not prove all possible combinations are infeasible.
FAQ
Can I find every brand or product?
No. The initial catalogue contains 35 generic USDA SR Legacy foods from the historical 2018-04 release, with US reference data. Translated names identify the same record, without assuming nutritional equivalence to local brands. Unlisted barcodes return no results.
Does the system establish allergy safety?
No. The data cannot rule out cross-contact or confirm all allergens. Selecting allergies blocks automatic generation. Vegetarian and vegan classifications are editorial ingredient-identity assessments where supported, not certifications.
How are household measures converted?
We offer only portions with a mass reported in the USDA record. A cup of one food does not weigh the same as a cup of another. USDA measures are labelled as such. We do not convert ml to g without supported density; mass oz and volume fl oz are different units.
Can I save without an account?
Yes, if you allow functional storage in this browser. Meals, recipes and targets stay on this device. Unchecking the option or selecting Delete saved data removes the stored copy. Exports and shared messages are separate copies under your control.
Why are there few generated options?
Constraints must fit the available preparations and portions. There may be only one or two options, or none. Incompatible required foods, tight limits, missing nutrients and unknown prices can prevent results. The tool does not invent solutions.
How does budgeting work?
You enter actual prices per 100 g in each food's lookup. Budget filtering works only when all ingredient prices are known. Regional prices are not fetched and currencies are not automatically converted.
Can I use the daily plan as a prescribed diet?
No. It is an informational tool for adults. Full-day planning has a 1,200–6,000 kcal product guard, not a clinical minimum or maximum requirement. Children, pregnant or breastfeeding people and those with specific health needs require appropriate guidance.
Data you can check
USDA FoodData Central • SR Legacy 2018-04 • CC0 data. 35 records imported on 2026-11-03. Original publication dates are retained; these are not current branded product labels.
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