Your AI calorie-tracking app may be off by 345 calories
Science News from research organizations Your AI calorie-tracking app may be off by 345 calories A meal photo may look accurate to an AI calorie app, but the real total could be hundreds of calories higher. Date: July 26, 2026 Source: American Society for Nutrition Summary: Popular AI-powered food apps may make calorie counting easier, but they may also leave out a surprisingly large part of the meal. Four apps underestimated calories and fat by about one-third when tested against carefully prepared meals.
- ▪Science News from research organizations Your AI calorie-tracking app may be off by 345 calories A meal photo may look accurate to an AI calorie app, but the real total could be hundreds of calories higher.
- ▪Date: July 26, 2026 Source: American Society for Nutrition Summary: Popular AI-powered food apps may make calorie counting easier, but they may also leave out a surprisingly large part of the meal.
- ▪Four apps underestimated calories and fat by about one-third when tested against carefully prepared meals.
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Science News from research organizations Your AI calorie-tracking app may be off by 345 calories A meal photo may look accurate to an AI calorie app, but the real total could be hundreds of calories higher. Date: July 26, 2026 Source: American Society for Nutrition Summary: Popular AI-powered food apps may make calorie counting easier, but they may also leave out a surprisingly large part of the meal. Four apps underestimated calories and fat by about one-third when tested against carefully prepared meals. High-fat ketogenic dishes appeared to cause the most trouble, while carbohydrates were measured more consistently. Share: Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email FULL STORY AI calorie-tracking apps underestimated meals by hundreds of calories and about 30 grams of fat on average.
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