Scan a nutrition label from a photo or screenshot
No barcode? Use the nutrition panel. Take a clear photo or upload an existing image or screenshot, then review the extracted food details before saving.
Product guide · Checked 15 October 2026 · Pocket Nutrition Coach
How to use it
- Open Photo or upload nutrition label / add food from the food-entry tools.
- Choose Take photo or Upload photo or screenshot. Include the nutrition panel’s headings, serving size and values in the image.
- Choose Read nutrition label, then compare every extracted number and its unit against the packet.
- Correct any missing or mistaken values, save the food and choose your actual portion before logging it.
Show the headings, not just the numbers
A useful image includes the serving-size statement and column headings as well as the energy, protein, carbohydrate and fat rows. A cropped column of numbers can leave the reader unable to tell whether it describes a serving or 100 units. Take the photo straight on, with sharp text and even light. For a screenshot, crop unrelated material without cutting off the headings.
Photos and gallery uploads use the same reader
The camera and upload buttons both feed the same nutrition-label process. You can select a JPEG, PNG or WebP image. A saved screenshot is useful when a manufacturer publishes a legible nutrition panel. Check that it matches your exact flavour, pack size and formulation; a similar product name is not enough to establish a match.
Check energy and portion units
Kilojoules and kilocalories are different units. When conversion is needed, kcal equals kJ divided by 4.184. If the label already gives kcal, those values should not be converted again. Also distinguish per-serving nutrition from per-100-g or per-100-mL nutrition. For liquids, keep the amount in millilitres unless you have reliable density information for a mass conversion.
You stay in control of the saved food
AI can misread small text, decimal points or a partially visible panel. Missing values require your input rather than being assumed to be zero. Reading the label does not immediately log a meal: you review the serving and macros first, save the food and choose a portion. The image is sent to Anthropic for AI reading and is not saved to the food library by this tool. Avoid including personal or medical information in the image.
Common questions
Can I upload a screenshot instead of taking a photo?
Yes. Choose Upload photo or screenshot. Both choices use the same reader and review screen.
Does the label reader guarantee accurate nutrition?
No. Compare the extracted numbers and serving units with the label before saving. Use manual entry whenever the text is unclear.
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