Calorie tracking guides

Short, practical answers to the questions people ask about tracking food with an AI calorie counter. Each guide starts with a direct answer, then shows the steps in CTrackAI.

• How do you count calories from a photo of your meal?

  Take a photo of your plate with an AI food scanner such as CTrackAI. The AI names each food and estimates its portion, then shows calories, protein, carbs and fat for every item in seconds. Before you save, check the numbers and tap any item to fix the food or the portion, because photo results are estimates.

• What's the fastest way to log food in a calorie counter?

  Match the method to the food. Snap a photo for plated meals, scan the barcode on packaged food, say simple meals out loud ("two eggs and toast"), and search when you know the exact item. CTrackAI supports all four, and you can check the numbers and tap any item to adjust it.

• How do you choose restaurant dishes that fit your calorie goal?

  Photograph the restaurant menu with CTrackAI's menu scan to see which dishes fit your day. In the US, restaurant chains with 20 or more locations must also show calories on their menus. After you eat, snap your plate to log it, check the estimate, and adjust any item before saving.

• How can you get meal ideas from what is already in your fridge?

  Open CTrackAI's fridge scan and take a photo of your open fridge or pantry. The app suggests meal ideas that use what you already have and fit your goals. Pick one, cook it, then log the finished plate with a photo so its calories and macros land in your diary.

• Is CTrackAI free?

  Yes. CTrackAI is free to download and no subscription is required. Manual logging, daily goals, charts and streaks cost nothing, and AI features such as photo, barcode, fridge and menu scans unlock with a short ad, up to 5 AI scans a day. Premium is an optional subscription that removes ads and adds unlimited scans.

Get CTrackAI

CTrackAI is an AI calorie counter and food scanner for iOS and Android. Snap a photo of a meal and it estimates calories, protein, carbs and fat for every item; you can also scan barcodes, log by voice or text, scan your fridge for meal ideas and scan restaurant menus. Core tracking costs nothing; AI features unlock with a short ad, and an optional Premium subscription removes ads.

Health note: CTrackAI is a general wellness tool. Photo results are estimates, so check the label when precision matters. It is not medical advice. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before changing your diet, especially if you are pregnant, under 18 or living with a medical condition.