From photo to meal

Photo calorie counting: how it works and what to watch

You take a photo of the plate. The AI recognises the food and estimates the portion. You approve the final result, so you can always correct the estimate.

From photo to meal

After the photo, you can add what the picture does not show: for example how much oil was used, or that the coffee had no sugar. The AI uses this too. Then you check the result and correct it if needed.

What makes the estimate better?

A photo cannot show the exact weight of a food. A few simple habits still improve the estimate.

  • Show the whole plate, from above or at a slight angle
  • Say what is not visible: oil, sugar, sauce, filling
  • Give the grams if you know them
  • Use the label or barcode for packaged food
  • Correct anything missing before you approve

At restaurants and at friends' homes

If you do not want to take photos or talk at the table, type in briefly what you ate. You can check and refine the estimate later.

Not available on iPhone yet

The iPhone app starts after the App Store approval. Until then, you can ask for a notification.

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Frequently asked questions

Is photo calorie counting accurate?

The photo result is an estimate. Oregano Prime helps you get a usable picture of your meals with little work. You can correct it, so you decide what goes into your diary.

What happens to the photo?

We use the image to recognise the meal and for your diary. The privacy notice gives the details.