Carbs & Cals: Diet & Diabetes
What is Carbs & Cals?
Tracks food, nutrition and weight, with tools for carb and calorie counting.
Carbs & Cals is a food and weight tracker for logging meals and monitoring nutrition. It includes food scanning, portion comparisons, diet goals and reports to share with a healthcare team.
Pricing. Carbs & Cals is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Logging meals and tracking nutrition
- Comparing portions for carb and calorie counting
- Tracking weight alongside a food diary
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Why this app is in A tier
A tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Carbs & Cals scores 84 out of 100: rating 74, rating count 75, App Store search rank 86, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and A tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
The award-winning, UK-based Carbs & Cals app makes tracking your food, nutrition and weight simple, visual and smart. Use the new Unified Food Scanner to snap a barcode, food label, or even the food on your plate. Our AI-enhanced system instantly identifies food and extracts nutritional data for fast, accurate logging.
Search over 272,000 UK food & drink photos and compare up to 6 portion sizes for easy, visual carb and calorie counting. Log meals in seconds and track your calories, carbs, protein, fibre, fat, saturated fat, salt, sugar, 5-a-day and alcohol.
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Now with built-in weight tracking, you can monitor your progress over time, log weight changes, and stay motivated as you work towards your goals. Combine your food diary and weight tracker to clearly see how your eating habits impact your results.
Create a personalised diet plan for weight loss, diabetes management, or keto and low-carb living. Add notes for glucose, insulin and weight, set nutrition goals, and share reports with your healthcare team for better support and accountability.
Developed by NHS dietitians, Carbs & Cals is trusted across the UK for accurate, practical guidance. Get a smarter calorie counter, weight tracker and food tracker in one app.
KEY FEATURES
- Unified Food Scanner: Scan barcodes, food labels or your plate for instant nutrition info.
- Track your weight and monitor progress alongside your food diary.
- Search 272,000+ UK foods & drinks from brands and restaurants.
- Compare 6 portion sizes for visual carb and calorie counting.
- Track calories, carbs, protein, fibre, fat, saturated fat, salt, sugar, 5-a-day and alcohol.
- Food diary + weight tracker for complete health tracking.
- Unlimited custom foods and meals.
- Set goals for weight loss, diabetes, keto or low-carb diets.
- Share reports with your healthcare team.
- Designed by NHS dietitians and trusted by professionals.
RECOMMENDED BY NHS DIETITIANS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
- Developed by Chris Cheyette BSc (Hons) MSc RD, Senior Diabetes Specialist Dietitian with 20 years of experience working in the NHS.
- Recommended across the UK by NHS dietitians and healthcare providers. - Reviewed and approved by independent health app specialist Orcha Health.
- The Carbs & Cals books are supported by Diabetes UK.
PRICING
- The free STARTER plan gives you access to our basic database and limited features.
- The UNLIMITED plan gives you access to the full UK database and all features. Choose from £6.99 per month, or £35.99 per year (less than £3 per month!).
Try out the Carbs & Cals app on the UNLIMITED plan for FREE with our 14 day free trial. No commitment.
FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT, QUESTIONS & SUGGESTIONS
Please email support@carbsandcals.helpscoutapp.com
*Remember to consult with a doctor or other medical professional before making significant changes to your diet
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Questions about Carbs & Cals
What can I scan?
The Unified Food Scanner can scan barcodes, food labels or food on your plate.
What is included in the free plan?
The free Starter plan provides access to the basic database and limited features.
How much does the Unlimited plan cost?
The Unlimited plan costs £6.99 per month or £35.99 per year. The listing also offers a 14-day free trial.
Is Carbs & Cals free?
Carbs & Cals is free to download, with in-app purchases.
Is Carbs & Cals right for me?
Carbs & Cals is built for logging meals and tracking nutrition, comparing portions for carb and calorie counting, tracking weight alongside a food diary. It sits in the carb tracking list on AppTierList.
Is Carbs & Cals worth it?
Carbs & Cals is A tier, ranked #6 of 11 carb tracking apps with a score of 84 out of 100, from a 4.1 App Store rating across 3,053 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 5 apps rank above it.
How does Carbs & Cals compare to Stupid Simple Keto Diet App?
Carbs & Cals is A tier at 84; Stupid Simple Keto Diet App is A tier at 86. Stupid Simple Keto Diet App ranks higher. Carbs & Cals is free to download, with in-app purchases, Stupid Simple Keto Diet App is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Carbs & Cals updated?
Carbs & Cals was updated 24 days ago, which counts in its favour.
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Ranking
- Lists
- Carb Tracking (A tier, #6) · Nutrition Tracking (#105, beyond the tiered top) · Food Tracking (#144, beyond the tiered top) · Calorie Tracking (#149, beyond the tiered top)
- Tier
- A (Excellent)
- Score
- 84 / 100
- Rank in list
- #6 of 11
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.1 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 3,053
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Health & Fitness
- Current version
- (24 days ago)
- Size
- 112 MB
- Requires
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
- App Store data read
App Store data read · ranking