Have you ever wondered how your food choices impact your health and goals? Whether you’re looking to improve energy, build muscle, lose weight, or just eat more mindfully, tracking what you eat is one of the most powerful tools available. But getting started can feel overwhelming—so let’s break it down.
Why Should You Log Your Food?
Awareness is Everything
Most of us don’t realize how much (or how little) we’re eating. Tracking helps you see patterns, identify missing nutrients, and make informed choices.
It’s Not Just About Calories
Cronometer goes beyond calorie counting. You’ll get detailed insights into your macronutrients, micronutrients, and even biometrics like hydration and activity levels.
Helps You Reach Your Goals Faster
Whether your focus is weight management, fitness, or overall well-being, tracking gives you real data to work with. It helps fine-tune your diet and prevent guesswork.
See Your Nutrient Intake, Not Just Your Food
Ever wondered if you’re getting enough B12, magnesium, or omega-3s? Cronometer’s lab-analyzed food database ensures you get the most accurate nutrient breakdown.
Why Use Cronometer Over Other Apps?
Not all food-tracking apps are created equal. Here’s why Cronometer stands out:
Accuracy You Can Trust
Cronometer has a curated food database with over 1.1 million lab-analyzed foods. Unlike other apps that rely on user-submitted data (which can be inaccurate), our entries come from lab-analyzed sources or are verified by a staff member.
More Than Just Calories
Most apps focus only on calories and macros. Cronometer goes deeper, tracking over 80 micronutrients to ensure you get a complete picture of your nutrition.
No Duplicates or Junk Data
With other tracking apps, you might be sifting through several duplicate or incorrect food entries, making it hard to trust your data. With Cronometer, every entry is vetted, so you can be confident in what you log.
Tailored to Your Goals
Whether you’re keto, vegan, bodybuilding, or just eating intuitively, Cronometer provides custom tracking tools to suit your unique needs.
More For Free!
We don’t lock any essential functionality of our app behind a paywall. This means you get access to the Barcode Scanner, all of our nutrition information on up to 84 nutrients and so much more free of charge.
Private & Secure
Unlike some competitors, Cronometer values your privacy. We will never sell your data and take extra steps to ensure that your health information is protected. To learn more about Cronometer’s data security click here.
How to Get Started (Without Overcomplicating It)
- Start Simple – Log just one meal or snack today. No need to be perfect! Building the habit of logging—even just once a day—can lead to greater consistency over time.
- Use the Barcode Scanner – Scan packaged foods to log them in a flash. Check out our How To: Use the Barcode Scanner video.
- Save Favorite Foods & Recipes – Make future tracking effortless. By saving items you eat regularly, you can add them to your diary with just a tap. Watch our Cronometer University How To: Create a Recipe here.
- Set a Goal – Whether it’s eating more protein or tracking fiber intake, having a focus helps. A clear goal keeps you motivated and makes it easier to measure your progress. Check out our blog on setting goals here!
You’ll Thank Yourself Later
Even if you just track for a week, you’ll gain valuable insights. And once you start seeing the impact of your food choices, you might be surprised at how motivating and empowering it is!
Ready to try? Log your first meal today here!
