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AI calorie counter
The free AI calorie counter.
Point your camera at a meal. C for Calories identifies the foods, estimates portions and gives you calories, protein, carbs and fat for each item, for free.
- Free AI photo scans
- Free barcode scanner
- No trial
- No account
Free to downloadEvery tracking feature includedNo account needediPhone · iPad · Android
How the AI works
From photo to calories in three steps.
Check the estimate
See each food with its weight, calories, protein, carbs and fat. Tap any item to change the amount or swap the food.
Save it
Choose breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack. Your daily totals and remaining calories update straight away.
What you get back
An itemised estimate you can trust, because you can check it.
The AI doesn't hide its working. You see every food it found and how much of each it thinks is on the plate. If it reads your rice as 180 g and you know it was closer to 250 g, change it and every total updates.
- Each food with an estimated weight in grams
- Calories, protein, carbs and fat per item and in total
- Foods it can't match are flagged so you can fix them
- The meal type is chosen from your own habits
Lunch, from a photo
Grilled chicken · rice · broccoli · olive oil
Calories605
Protein54 g
Carbs58 g
Fat16 g
Estimated. Tap any food to adjust before you save.
Where AI estimates are strong
- Plated meals with separate, visible foods
- Common dishes, fruit, vegetables, grains and proteins
- Saving time on meals you'd never weigh
Where to double-check
- Cooking oil, butter and dressings
- Sauces, fillings and anything hidden
- Very large or very small portions
- Packaged food: use the barcode instead
More detail: Are AI calorie counters accurate? and how to take a photo that gives a better estimate.
Also free
The AI is one of four ways to log.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is the AI calorie counter free?
Yes. AI photo scans are free in C for Calories, with no trial.
What does the AI estimate?
It identifies the foods in the photo, estimates the weight of each portion, and calculates calories, protein, carbohydrates and fat for every item and for the whole meal.
Can I correct the AI?
Always. Every detected food can be changed: adjust the grams, swap the food for a better match, remove it, or add something the camera couldn't see.
Does it work for any cuisine?
It works best with foods that are clearly visible. Mixed dishes, sauces and regional recipes are estimated from what the photo shows, so check the items and amounts before saving.
Is the AI calorie counter available on Android?
Yes. C for Calories is on Google Play for Android 7.0 or later, and on the App Store for iPhone and iPad with iOS 15 or later.
Free download
Take a photo. Know your meal.
Download C for Calories for free on iPhone, iPad or Android. Every tracking feature is included.