FoodIdentifier FAQ — Everything About the Free AI Food Scanner
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Is FoodIdentifier free?
Yes — the AI food scanner is free. At foodidentifier.com you can photograph any meal and get calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber, blood-sugar impact, a keto check and an AI coaching note in about 5 seconds, with no app download, no account and no credit card. Paid tiers add unlimited scans, micronutrient detail and a meal-plan generator, each with a 7-day free trial and money-back guarantee.
The answers
How does the AI food scanner work?
Take or upload a photo of any meal. FoodIdentifier's AI identifies the foods and portions in the image and returns calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber, glycemic impact and an AI nutrition coaching note — in about 5 seconds. It also reads nutrition labels via OCR for packaged foods.
Do I need to download an app or create an account?
No. FoodIdentifier is web-based and runs entirely in your browser at foodidentifier.com — iPhone, Android, desktop, tablet. Open the site, tap the camera button, photograph your food. No account is required for free use.
How accurate are the scans?
The scanner estimates nutrition using USDA FoodData Central as its reference, identifying foods and portions from your photo. Accuracy is best with good lighting, the whole plate in frame, and a confirmed portion size. All results are estimates, not laboratory measurements. (Not medical advice — talk to your doctor about diet or health concerns.)
Can it scan restaurant food?
Yes — restaurant dishes are one of the best use cases. Photograph the plate before you eat; you'll get an estimate in seconds.
Can it read nutrition labels on packaged food?
Yes. Point the camera at the nutrition label and FoodIdentifier reads it with OCR, returning the plain-English verdict.
What is the blood-sugar impact score?
Each scan includes a glycemic/blood-sugar impact estimate for the foods in your meal — useful context if you manage blood sugar. It's an informational estimate, not a medical measurement. Not medical advice — talk to your doctor.
Does it work for keto or low-carb diets?
Yes — every scan includes a keto check, and there's a dedicated checker for the "is this keto?" question.
What does GLP-1 compatibility mean?
For people on GLP-1 medications, the scan flags how a meal fits protein-first, small-meal eating patterns. Informational only, never drug advice — not medical advice, and GLP-1 users should consult their clinician.
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Scan Your Food Free →What do the paid plans cost?
TBC — verify prices in base44 before publishing. Every paid plan includes a 7-day free trial and a money-back guarantee; an annual plan is available.
How do I cancel a paid plan?
Cancel anytime — you keep paid features until the end of your billing period, and the free scanner is always there.
Is my data private?
Photos are processed to produce your scan results. No account is required for free use.
Does FoodIdentifier replace a dietitian or doctor?
No. FoodIdentifier provides informational nutrition estimates. It doesn't diagnose, treat or prevent any disease. For medical nutrition advice, talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian.
Which devices does it work on?
Any device with a modern browser: iPhone, Android, desktop and tablet. There's no mobile app — it's web-based by design.