The calorie counter that counts for you
Stop searching a database for every bite. Snap a photo and CarbMeNot logs the calories, protein, and carbs in seconds — the calorie counter you'll actually keep using.
Counting calories works — if you can keep it up
The method isn't the problem. The manual data entry is.
Endless database searching
Hunting for the right kind of chicken thigh in a 14-million-item list, three times a day, gets old fast.
Guessing every portion
Was that 4 ounces or 6? A cup or two? The guesswork quietly makes your numbers meaningless.
It eats your time
A few minutes per meal adds up to a chore you'll abandon the first busy week.
So you quit
Most people drop their calorie app within days — not from lack of willpower, but from friction.
CarbMeNot removes the search step entirely. Counting becomes something you can actually sustain.
Calories logged in three taps
No searching, no weighing, no typing.
Snap your meal
Point your phone at your plate and tap. That's the whole thing.
Get calories instantly
CarbMeNot recognizes the food and fills in calories, protein, and carbs in seconds.
Stay under your target
See how much room you have left for the day at a glance.
Free to start · iOS & Android · No signup
Finally see where your calories go
Counting is only useful if you learn from it. CarbMeNot turns your log into clear weekly trends, so you can see which days and which meals push you over — and adjust with data instead of guilt.
- Daily and weekly calorie averages at a glance
- Protein, carbs, and fat alongside every calorie
- A weight trend so you can connect the dots
A calorie counter you'll keep using
AI photo logging — free
Snap your meal and get calories in seconds. No paywall on the feature that matters most.
Calories + full macros
Every entry shows calories, protein, carbs, and fat — not just one number.
A personalized target
A daily calorie and macro goal based on your body — maintain, cut, or gain.
Barcode scanning
Scan any packaged food to log its exact calories in one tap.
Log in about 5 seconds
Fast enough to survive a busy day, which is the only way counting sticks.
No guilt, no lectures
A high day is just data. The app keeps you moving instead of judging.
Counters who finally stuck with it
Illustrative journeys from people like you.
“I'd never made it past two weeks on a calorie app. Photo logging is the first version I didn't rage-quit. Half a year and counting.”
Tom H.“I stopped underestimating my portions because the app does the estimating. Turns out my 'small' bowls were not small.”
Alicia W.“I hit my goal and now just log to maintain. Ten seconds a meal keeps me honest without taking over my life.”
Devon K.Easier than a typical calorie app
The database and the busywork were always the problem.
| CarbMeNot | Typical calorie apps | |
|---|---|---|
| Log a meal with one photo | ||
| Automatic calorie estimates | ||
| No endless database searching | ||
| Net carbs shown free | ||
| Time to log a meal | ~5 seconds | 1–3 minutes |
| Barcode scanning |
Everything you need to count calories
Photo logging
Snap and it's counted.
Calorie tracking
A clear daily total.
Protein tracking
Stay full, keep muscle.
Barcode scanner
Exact packaged-food numbers.
Restaurant foods
Thousands of menu items.
Personal goals
A target built for you.
Healthy recipes
Calories already counted.
Trends & insights
See what's working.
Fits into any day
Breakfast on the go
Snap it on the way out — counted before your coffee's cool.
Lunch at your desk
One photo between emails and you're logged.
Dinner out
Snap the dish or search the chain — restaurants still count.
Snacks & drinks
Scan a barcode for the exact number in a tap.
Busy workdays
Five seconds a meal survives the fullest schedule.
Weigh-in day
See your weight trend line up with your calorie week.
Calorie counter FAQs
- Is CarbMeNot a free calorie counter?
- Yes. Download it free on iOS and Android with no signup. Photo-based calorie and macro logging, barcode scanning, and net-carb tracking are on the free tier.
- How does the AI know how many calories are in my food?
- It identifies the foods in your photo and estimates portion sizes, then calculates calories and macros from nutrition data. You can adjust any estimate — the goal is fast, consistent logging you'll keep up.
- Can I search or scan instead of taking a photo?
- Absolutely. Search a database of thousands of foods or scan a packaged-food barcode. The photo option is there for speed, not as the only way in.
- How is this different from MyFitnessPal?
- Logging starts with a photo instead of a database search, and features like net carbs and AI photo logging are free rather than premium-gated.
- How many calories should I eat per day?
- It depends on your size, activity, and goal. Use the free macro calculator to estimate your maintenance calories, then eat below to lose, at it to maintain, or above to gain.
Keep exploring
CarbMeNot provides general nutrition information, not medical advice. Values are estimates — verify before relying on them for any health decision. See our Medical Disclaimer.
Count calories without the busywork
Photograph your meal and CarbMeNot logs the calories for you. Free on the App Store and Google Play — no signup required.
Free to download · iOS & Android · No signup required