Food Photo Calorie Calculator
Take a photo of your plate and get an estimate of calories and macros with on-premise AI Vision. No photos saved for maximum data protection.
Upload the dish photo.
JPEG or PNG, up to 5MB. The photo is analyzed locally and never saved.
Come utilizzare Food Photo Calorie Estimator
Upload or drag the dish photo
Drag and drop a JPEG or PNG image of your dish into the upload area, or click to select it from your device. The file must not exceed 5MB.
Indicate portion size
Choose between small, medium, or large portion: this parameter adjusts the estimate proportionally (small -30%, medium unchanged, large +40%).
Start AI Vision Analysis on-premises
Click "Estimate Calories and Macros": the photo is analyzed by an AI model on-prem (lava:7b) that identifies food in the dish and estimates weight, calories, and macronutrients for each.
Read total calories and details for each food item
The result shows total calories, macronutrient distribution and breakdown, along with a table of every food item identified, estimated weight, and corresponding nutritional values.
Suggerimenti
- Take a photo from above with good lighting and no other objects on the plate: AI vision identifies food better in clear, well-lit images.
- If the dish contains overlapping or hidden ingredients (e.g., under a sauce), the estimate may undervalue its weight: visually separate ingredients when possible before taking photos.
- Use estimate as a rough guide for comparison over time, not as an absolute value: for reliable nutrition monitoring, rely on weight-measuring tools or a professional.
Domande frequenti
How accurate is your photo calorie estimate?
Estimate has an indicative error margin of about ±30%, stated on the page. It is an educational and indicative tool, not a precise nutritional measurement: it should not be used for medical dietary therapies (diabetes, allergies, eating disorders).
Is the photo I'm uploading being saved somewhere?
No, the photo is analyzed by an on-prem AI model and never saved to servers, as indicated on this page. It's not linked to an account and not retained after analysis.
What does the generic estimate badge "Estimated - AI not available" mean?
Compare when the AI model viewing is not accessible at that time: the tool still returns a deterministic fallback result, but less precise than a full AI analysis of the loaded image.
How does portion size affect the result?
Portion size selected (small, medium, large) applies a proportional correction to the base estimate: small reduces by 30%, medium leaves the estimated value unchanged, large increases by 40%.
Can I use this tool to manage a therapeutic diet or a medical condition?
No. As indicated in the medical disclaimer on this page, the tool is purely educational and indicative and does not replace consultation with a certified nutritionist: it should not be used for diabetes, food allergies, or eating disorder issues.