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Scan a barcode or nutrition label

Look up packaged food quickly and use the physical label as the final reference.

About 2 minutes4 stepsReviewed for v1.11.0

Before you start

Where to find it

Food → Add → Camera → Barcode or Label

Have ready

  • Camera permission
  • A readable barcode or label

Step by step

Walkthrough

  1. 01

    Choose the correct camera mode

    Use Barcode for the product code. Open the advanced mode sheet and choose Label for nutrition facts or ingredients.

  2. 02

    Hold the package steady

    Fill the guide with the barcode or label, avoid glare, and keep all important text sharp.

  3. 03

    Compare the result

    Match product name, serving size, calories, and nutrients to the package in your hand.

  4. 04

    Set quantity and save

    Enter how much you ate, then save. Use scanned-product history to find a product again later.

What you will see

These screens show the current app layout. Platform-specific labels and controls are noted below.

CalorieGram ingredient and nutrition analysis
Label analysis helps organize ingredients and nutrition for review.
CalorieGram product nutrition details
Always compare the returned serving and nutrition with the package.

iOS and Android

iOS

  • Camera permission can be re-enabled from the device Settings app.

Android

  • Camera permission can be re-enabled from the device Settings app.

If something looks wrong

  • Flatten the label and remove glare before trying again.
  • Product databases can be incomplete or outdated; the package label wins.

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