Show the plate, then add context
A clear photo helps identify the visible foods. A short note about portion size, hidden ingredients, sauces or the restaurant can make the estimate much more useful.
For packaged food, include the label or product name when you can. For homemade meals, mention ingredients that are hard to see.
Keep uncertainty visible
No photo can reliably reveal every gram of oil, dressing or filling. ChatGPT prepares an estimate and FoodKind asks you to confirm it instead of treating image recognition as measurement.
You can adjust the individual items and quantities when the draft does not match what was actually on the plate.
A visual shortcut, not a separate tracker
After confirmation, the meal joins your normal FoodKind diary. It contributes to calories, macros, VFC and the cumulative energy picture in exactly the same way as a typed entry.
What you can do
- ✓ Start with a meal photo
- ✓ Add portion and ingredient context
- ✓ Correct the estimate before saving
Common questions
Can a photo calculate exact calories?
No. A photo supports an estimate, but hidden ingredients and portion weight create uncertainty. FoodKind keeps the draft editable before you save it.
Can I photograph a nutrition label?
Yes. A clear label or package photo can provide better product-specific context than a plate photo alone.
Where is the photo stored?
FoodKind stores the confirmed nutrition entry, not the original food image.