AI Food Recognition & Scanner - Calorie Counter with Camera

Learn Dietor's AI food recognition technology - a calorie counter with camera for automated meal logging. Learn how to scan food calories and track meals with our AI food scanner for nutritional analysis.

How AI Food Recognition Works

Dietor's AI food recognition technology is a calorie counter with camera that automatically analyzes your food photos for automated meal logging. Our food scanner app can recognize thousands of different foods, ingredients, and dishes, making it easy to scan food calories without manual input.

AI Recognition Features

  • Multi-food Detection: Recognizes multiple food items in a single photo
  • Ingredient Analysis: Identifies individual ingredients in complex dishes
  • Portion Estimation: Estimates serving sizes and quantities
  • Nutritional Analysis: Provides detailed macro and micronutrient breakdown
  • Health Insights: Generates personalized health notes and recommendations

Step-by-Step Scanning Guide

1Access the Camera

Open Dietor and tap the camera icon on the main screen or use the camera tab in the bottom navigation.

2Position Your Food

Place your food on a clean, contrasting surface. Ensure good lighting and that all food items are clearly visible.

Expert Tips for Better Recognition

  • Use natural lighting when possible
  • Avoid shadows covering the food
  • Keep a steady hand or use a tripod
  • Fill the frame with your food
  • Separate different food items when possible

3Capture the Photo

Tap the capture button to take a photo. The AI analysis will begin automatically.

Food Analysis Result

Example of food analysis results showing detailed nutritional breakdown

4Review Results

The AI will identify your food and provide nutritional analysis. Review the detected items and make any necessary adjustments.

5Edit if Needed

You can edit ingredients, adjust portions, or add missing items to ensure accuracy.

Ingredients Edit

Ingredients editing interface for fine-tuning your meal analysis

6Save to Your Diet

Add the analyzed meal to your daily nutrition tracking by selecting the appropriate meal time (breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack).

Understanding Nutritional Analysis

Dietor provides comprehensive nutritional information for every scanned food item:

Protein

Essential for muscle building and repair

Carbohydrates

Primary energy source for your body

Fats

Important for hormone production and vitamin absorption

Fiber

Supports digestive health and satiety

Additional Nutritional Data

  • Calories: Total energy content
  • Vitamins & Minerals: Essential micronutrients
  • Sodium: Important for blood pressure monitoring
  • Sugar: Total and added sugar content
  • Cholesterol: For heart health tracking

Key Features

Smart Ingredient Detection

Dietor can identify individual ingredients in complex dishes like salads, casseroles, and mixed meals. The AI analyzes visual cues to estimate ingredient quantities and nutritional contributions.

Portion Size Estimation

Using visual references and smart technology, Dietor estimates portion sizes automatically. You can adjust these estimates based on your actual consumption.

Meal Context Recognition

The AI understands meal context and can suggest appropriate meal categories (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack) based on the foods detected and time of day.

Health Insights

Get personalized health notes and recommendations based on your scanned foods, dietary goals, and health profile. These insights help you make better nutrition choices.

Tips for Usage

Photography Tips

  • Lighting: Use natural light whenever possible
  • Angle: Shoot from directly above for best ingredient visibility
  • Background: Use a plain, contrasting background
  • Focus: Ensure all food items are in sharp focus
  • Separation: Keep different foods slightly separated when possible

Accuracy Tips

  • Review Results: Always check the AI's food identification
  • Adjust Portions: Modify serving sizes to match your actual consumption
  • Add Missing Items: Include any foods the AI might have missed
  • Remove Incorrect Items: Delete any incorrectly identified foods
  • Save Custom Foods: Create entries for frequently eaten foods not in the database

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  • Food Not Recognized: Try retaking the photo with better lighting or a different angle
  • Incorrect Portion Size: Manually adjust the serving size in the editing interface
  • Missing Ingredients: Add additional ingredients using the "Add Food" button
  • Blurry Photos: Ensure your camera lens is clean and hold the device steady
  • Multiple Foods Confused: Scan complex meals one component at a time

When AI Analysis Fails

If the AI can't recognize your food, you can:

  • Search for the food manually in the database
  • Create a custom food entry with nutritional information
  • Use similar foods as approximations
  • Consult with the AI nutrition coach for guidance

Integration with Other Features

Food scanning works seamlessly with other Dietor features: