How do I remove a food entry from MyFitnessPal?

Over 17 million people use MyFitnessPal every day to track their nutrition, but sometimes a logging error occurs. Fortunately, it's quick and easy to learn how do I remove a food entry from MyFitnessPal, regardless of which version of the app you are using.

Quick Summary

Clear up mistakes in your MyFitnessPal food diary by deleting unwanted entries. Instructions are provided for iPhone, Android, and the web, covering how to remove single items or entire meals.

Key Points

• iPhone Swipe: Swipe right-to-left on a diary entry to quickly delete it.

• Android Long-Press: Press and hold a diary entry on Android to bring up the delete option.

• Website 'X' Button: Use the circular red 'X' button next to an entry on the website to remove it.

• Delete from 'Recent': To stop an item from appearing in your Recent/Frequent lists, delete it from the respective tab in the food search screen.

• Saved Meals and Recipes: Deleting a logged entry does not remove it from your saved meals or recipes; these must be deleted separately.

• Multi-Item Deletion: Use the 'Edit' button or pencil icon in the app diary to select and remove multiple entries at once.

How to Delete a Food Entry on Your iPhone

For users on iOS devices like the iPhone or iPad, there are two primary methods to remove a logged food item directly from your food diary. Both are quick and intuitive.

Method 1: The Quick Swipe Action

1. Open the MyFitnessPal app and navigate to your "Diary" screen.
2. Locate the specific food entry you wish to delete.
3. Swipe your finger horizontally from right to left across that food item.
4. A red "Delete" button will appear. Tap it to remove the entry permanently.

Method 2: The 'Edit' Button

1. Go to your "Diary" screen.
2. Tap the "Edit" button, which is typically found in the top right corner of the food diary section.
3. Red minus signs will appear next to each entry. Tap the minus sign next to the item you want to remove.
4. Confirm the deletion by tapping the red "Delete" button that appears next to the item.
5. When you are finished, tap "Done" in the top right corner.

How to Delete a Food Entry on Your Android Device

Android users also have a couple of straightforward options for correcting their food diary.

Method 1: Long Press

1. From the main "Diary" screen, press and hold your finger on the food entry you want to delete.
2. A pop-up menu will appear, giving you options to edit, copy, or delete the entry.
3. Tap the "Delete" option to remove the item from your diary.

Method 2: The 'Edit' Icon

1. Navigate to your food diary.
2. Tap the "Edit" icon, which looks like a pencil, located at the top of the diary.
3. This will display selection icons next to each food entry. Tap the icon next to the item(s) you wish to remove.
4. Tap the trash can icon that appears to finalize the deletion.

How to Delete a Food Entry on the MyFitnessPal Website

If you prefer to log your food from a desktop or laptop, the process is slightly different but still very simple.

1. Log into your account at myfitnesspal.com.
2. Click the "Food" tab at the top of the page.
3. In your food diary, find the entry you want to remove.
4. On the far right of the entry, click the circular red button with a white 'X'.
5. The food item will be instantly removed from your diary.

Comparison Table: Deleting a Food Entry by Platform

Feature	iPhone (iOS)	Android	Website
Primary Method	Swipe right-to-left	Long-press on entry	Click red 'X' icon
Alternative Method	Use 'Edit' button	Use 'Edit' (pencil) icon	N/A
Multi-Item Deletion	Yes, via the 'Edit' button	Yes, via the 'Edit' (pencil) icon	N/A
Confirmation Prompt	Yes, after tapping 'Delete'	Yes, via pop-up menu	No, immediate deletion
Best For	Fast, single-entry removal	Fast, single-entry removal	Desktop convenience

What if the food is in a saved meal or recipe?

If the food item is part of a saved meal or recipe, deleting the entry from your daily diary will not remove it from the saved meal or recipe list. The process to edit or remove a saved item is different.

For Saved Meals (App)

1. Go to the "More" section (iOS) or the main menu (Android).
2. Select "Meals, Recipes & Foods."
3. Choose "Meals."
4. From here, you can edit or delete saved meals. On iOS, you can swipe the meal to delete it. On Android, use the three dots menu to enter edit mode and select meals to delete.

For Saved Recipes (Web)

1. Log in to the MyFitnessPal website.
2. Click the "Food" tab, then "Recipes."
3. Hover over the recipe you want to delete and click the "Remove" button.

What about removing an item from the "Recent" or "Frequent" lists?

Sometimes you want to permanently remove an item from your suggestion lists, not just the daily diary.

On the App (iOS and Android)

1. Go to your diary and begin to add a food.
2. In the search view, tap the "Recent" or "Frequent" tab.
3. On iOS, swipe the item left to see the "Delete" option.
4. On Android, long-press the item to prompt the deletion option.

On the Website

1. Log in to myfitnesspal.com.
2. Go to the "Food" tab and click "Add Food" under any meal.
3. Click the "Recent" or "Frequent" tab.
4. Check the box next to the item(s) you want to remove and click "Delete from list". This blacklists the item from future suggestions.

Conclusion: Making Quick Corrections to Your Diary

It is common to make a mistake when logging your daily food intake, and knowing how do I remove a food entry from MyFitnessPal is a fundamental skill for maintaining an accurate record. Whether you use the quick-swipe method on your phone or the red 'X' icon on the website, removing unwanted food entries is a simple process that keeps your nutritional data correct and your tracking on point. Always double-check your entries, but rest assured that mistakes are easily corrected with these simple steps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I undo a deletion if I accidentally remove a food entry?

No, once a food entry is deleted from your daily diary, there is no built-in 'undo' button. You will need to re-log the food item and its portion size to add it back.

How do I remove an item from my 'Most Recent' list on the mobile app?

To remove an item from your 'Most Recent' list, go to the 'Add Food' screen. On the 'Recent' tab, swipe left on the item on iOS or long-press it on Android, then tap 'Delete'.

Does deleting a food entry affect my saved meals or recipes?

No, deleting a food entry from your daily diary has no effect on your saved meals or recipes. These must be managed and deleted separately in the 'Meals, Recipes & Foods' section of the app.

How do I delete multiple food entries at once?

On the mobile app's Diary screen, tap the 'Edit' (pencil) icon. You can then select multiple food items by tapping the checkboxes next to them before tapping the trash can icon to delete.

Can I remove food entries for a previous day?

Yes, you can remove entries for a previous day by navigating to that specific date in your Diary and following the standard deletion steps for your platform.

How do I get rid of an entire meal, not just one food item?

On the MyFitnessPal website, you can go to the 'Food' tab, then 'My Meals', and click 'Delete Selected Meal'. On the mobile app, you can delete a saved meal from the 'Meals, Recipes & Foods' section.

I can't find the 'delete' option on my Android app. What should I do?

For Android, you can either press and hold the food item for a couple of seconds until a menu pops up with a 'Delete' option, or tap the pencil 'Edit' icon at the top of the diary page to access deletion tools.