📸 Food Analysis & Logging

Master GutFlow's AI-powered food recognition, restaurant menu scanning, and comprehensive nutrition tracking features.

AI Photo Analysis

How It Works

GutFlow uses Google Gemini AI to analyze your food photos and provide detailed nutritional information:

Take a Photo: Capture your meal using the in-app camera
AI Processing: Gemini identifies foods, portions, and cooking methods
Nutrition Data: Receive comprehensive macro and micronutrient breakdown
Review & Edit: Confirm or adjust the AI's analysis
Save to Log: Add to your daily food diary with one tap

📷 Photo Tips for Best Results

Use natural lighting when possible
Capture the entire meal in frame
Include a reference object (fork, hand) for portion sizing
Take multiple angles for complex meals
Avoid extreme close-ups or blurry images

Restaurant Menu Scanning

🍽️ NEW: Smart Menu Analysis

Dining out? Simply photograph any restaurant menu and GutFlow will:

Analyze all menu items for nutritional content
Highlight dishes that match your dietary preferences
Suggest the healthiest options for your gut health goals
Warn about potential allergens or trigger foods
Provide estimated calories and macros for each dish

Using Menu Scan

Open the camera in GutFlow
Switch to "Menu Mode" (tap the menu icon)
Photograph the menu page(s)
Review personalized recommendations
Tap any dish to see detailed nutrition info
Save your selection to pre-log your meal

What Menu Scan Considers

Your dietary restrictions (gluten-free, vegan, etc.)
Known food sensitivities and triggers
Daily nutritional goals and limits
Gut health optimization factors
Caloric and macro targets

Manual Food Entry

When to Use Manual Entry

While photo analysis is convenient, manual entry is useful for:

Home-cooked meals with known recipes
Packaged foods with nutrition labels
Simple snacks or beverages
Meals you've previously logged

Manual Entry Methods

1. Search Database

Access our extensive food database with over 500,000 items:

Type food name in search bar
Select from filtered results
Adjust portion size
Add to your log

2. Barcode Scanning

For packaged foods:

Tap the barcode icon
Scan product barcode
Auto-populate nutrition data
Adjust serving size if needed

3. Create Custom Foods

For unique recipes or foods not in database:

Enter food name and brand
Input nutritional values
Save for future use
Share with GutFlow community (optional)

Voice Logging

Quick Voice Entry

Describe your meal naturally and let AI handle the rest:

Tap the microphone icon
Describe your meal: "I had a grilled chicken salad with olive oil dressing and a cup of green tea"
AI processes and suggests nutritional breakdown
Review and confirm the entry

🎤 Voice Logging Tips

Be specific about portions: "one cup" vs "a bowl"
Mention cooking methods: "fried" vs "grilled"
Include condiments and dressings
Speak clearly in a quiet environment

Understanding AI Accuracy

What to Expect

GutFlow's AI provides estimates based on visual analysis:

High Accuracy: Common foods, clear photos, standard portions
Good Accuracy: Restaurant meals, mixed dishes, most home cooking
Lower Accuracy: Hidden ingredients, complex sauces, unusual preparations

⚠️ Important Note

AI estimates may vary by 10-20% from actual values. For medical dietary requirements, always verify critical nutritional information manually or consult with a healthcare provider.

Improving Accuracy

Review and edit AI suggestions before saving
Add notes about ingredients you know
Use manual entry for foods you prepare yourself
Cross-reference with packaging when available

Meal History & Favorites

Quick Re-logging

Save time with these features:

Recent Meals: Quickly re-log from your last 30 days
Favorites: Star frequently eaten meals for one-tap logging
Meal Templates: Create templates for regular meals (e.g., "Weekday Breakfast")
Copy Meals: Duplicate entire meals from any previous day

Meal Planning

Plan ahead with these tools:

Pre-log tomorrow's meals
Set recurring meals for meal prep
Get suggestions based on nutritional gaps
Export meal plans as shopping lists