Log meals from a photo
Photo Calorie Scanner
A photo calorie scanner makes food logging fit around your life. BiteBud lets you photograph a plate, review the AI estimate, and save the meal without typing every ingredient into a search field.
How photo calorie scanning works
BiteBud analyzes the visible foods in a meal photo and creates an estimate for the items, portions, calories, and macros. The result is a starting point for your log, not a medical measurement. Lighting, hidden ingredients, cooking oils, and portion depth can all affect what a camera can see, which is why reviewing the result matters.
Why photos can beat manual food logging
Manual logging is precise when you have time and a scale, but it can be difficult to maintain for every meal. A photo gives you a fast record of what was actually on your plate and removes much of the searching and tapping. Over time, that consistency can be more valuable than a perfect entry that you only make occasionally.
Get better estimates from your meal photos
Use a clear photo with the whole meal visible, separate crowded items where possible, and add context when a dish contains a hidden sauce or unusual ingredient. Treat the estimate as a prompt to check your assumptions. Our AI calorie tracker guide explains how the photo workflow fits into daily goals, while the macro tracker guide covers what to do with the numbers afterward.