I can't trust MyFitnessPal

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posted by Shanshu
on 12 Oct 2017 at 14:02

I keep getting amazed with how I’m going over carbs and calories and then when I actually go to the packaging of the product I just scanned the carbs and calories listed are completely wrong compared to what is on MyFitnessPal – is anyone else finding this?
Particularly with Waitrose I’m finding. It’s hugely frustrating.

Any tips on alternative apps would be welcome.

Thanks
Nikki
posted by Theodora
on 12 Oct 2017 at 17:22

Nikki, I use FatSecret…………………http://www.fatsecret.co.uk/

I don’t think heir calorie / carb content is too far out, it’s geared to the UK and you can scan your own stuff in, so it adds the manufacturers nutritional content and adds it to the database. I’ve never done that, but I believe there is the facility to do so.
posted by Shanshu
on 12 Oct 2017 at 17:28

Thank you Fedora – I’ll look at the app and go from there.

I paid for the full version of MyFitnessPal but I’ll end my subscription if FatSecret is better.

Thanks again
posted by Haylie
on 17 Nov 2017 at 14:53

In case you’re still looking for an alternative: I use YAZIO and have only made good experiences with the calories/carbs – so far they’ve always been accurate. This is the link to their website: https://www.yazio.com/en/calorie-counter
posted by Emma Abigail
on 1 Jun 2023 at 00:36

There are many similar calorie counter apps, but the one I liked the most is https://proper-eating.com/. It follows the principle of palm-sized portions, has a very simple interface, and includes a water tracker. It’s a great alternative to Yazio.