How to Unadd Food on the MyFitnessPal Mobile App
For most users, logging on the go is the norm. The MyFitnessPal mobile app for iPhone and Android offers a quick and intuitive way to remove unwanted food entries from your daily diary.
Deleting a Single Food Item from Your Diary
This method is perfect for removing one or two items you accidentally added.
- Open the MyFitnessPal app and navigate to your 'Diary' tab.
- Locate the specific food item you want to delete under the correct meal heading (e.g., Breakfast, Lunch).
- For iPhone users: Swipe your finger horizontally from right to left across the food entry. A red 'Delete' button will appear. Tap it to remove the item.
- For Android users: Tap and hold the food entry you want to delete. A menu will pop up with a 'Delete Entry' option. Tap it to confirm the removal.
- Once deleted, the item will be instantly removed, and your remaining calorie and nutrition totals will automatically update.
Deleting an Entire Meal or Multiple Items
Sometimes you need to clear an entire meal or several entries at once. There is a slightly different process for this on the mobile app.
- From the 'Diary' screen, tap the 'Edit' button, which typically looks like a pencil icon (Android) or is located in the top-right corner (iPhone).
- Selection icons will appear next to each food entry. Tap the boxes or selection icons next to all the items you wish to remove.
- After selecting all the unwanted foods, tap the 'Delete' button or trash can icon to remove them all at once.
How to Unadd Food on the MyFitnessPal Website (Desktop)
The process for removing food entries on the MyFitnessPal website is also very simple and involves clicking a button rather than swiping.
- Log into your MyFitnessPal account on the website.
- Click the 'Food' tab at the top of the page to view your daily diary.
- Scroll to the meal entry that contains the food you want to remove.
- On the far right of the food item's entry, you will see a circular red button with a white 'x'.
- Click this red button. The item will be instantly deleted from your diary, and the totals will be updated automatically.
Limitations on the Website
As noted by some users, the website version of MyFitnessPal currently does not have a quick option to delete an entire meal entry at once, unlike the mobile app. If you've logged a meal and need to delete every item, you must delete each food entry individually by clicking the red 'x' next to it.
Comparison: Mobile App vs. Desktop Deletion
When it comes to speed and convenience, the mobile app often has an edge, especially for bulk actions.
| Feature | Mobile App | Desktop Website |
|---|---|---|
| Delete Single Item | Fast swipe-and-tap gesture | Click red 'x' button |
| Delete Multiple Items | 'Edit' button allows multi-select deletion | Requires deleting each item individually |
| Delete Entire Meal | Multi-select makes this quick and easy | Must delete each food item one by one |
| Convenience | Excellent for quick, on-the-go fixes | Better for reviewing the full daily log at once |
Advanced Actions: Managing Your Food Lists
Beyond just deleting an entry from your daily log, there are other situations where you may want to remove a food from your lists. This applies to foods you've entered manually or those that appear frequently.
Removing Foods from Your 'Recent' or 'Frequent' List
Over time, MyFitnessPal remembers the foods you eat most often and adds them to your quick-access lists. You can clean these lists up to make logging more efficient in the future.
On the Mobile App:
- Tap the 'Add Food' button for any meal.
- Select the 'Recent' or 'Frequent' tab.
- Swipe from right to left on the item you want to remove and tap 'Delete'. This permanently removes it from your list of frequent/recent foods.
On the Website:
- Navigate to the 'Food' tab and click 'Add Food'.
- Click the 'Recent' or 'Frequent' tab.
- Check the box next to the items you want to remove.
- Click the 'Delete from list' button at the bottom of the page.
Deleting Custom-Created Foods
If you've manually created a food entry in your personal database, you can also delete it permanently if it was a mistake.
On the Website:
- Click the 'Food' tab, then 'My Foods'.
- Search for the custom food you want to remove.
- Click on the item in the search results.
- On the next page, click the 'Delete' button to remove it from your custom database.
On the Mobile App:
- Go to 'More' or the menu and navigate to 'My Meals, Recipes & Foods' > 'Foods'.
- Find the item you created.
- Swipe left on the item and tap 'Delete' (iOS) or use the 'Edit' function to select and delete (Android).
Conclusion
Whether on your phone or desktop, MyFitnessPal provides multiple, simple ways to correct your food log, ensuring your calorie and nutrient tracking remains accurate. For deleting a single item, both platforms are quick, while the mobile app holds a clear advantage for removing multiple items or an entire meal at once. By following these steps, you can confidently manage your food diary and keep your nutritional data precise. Keeping your log clean and up-to-date is a key step toward achieving your health and fitness goals.
Troubleshooting
If you're still having trouble, consider checking for app updates to ensure you have the latest features and fixes. Sometimes, minor bugs can affect how deletion and editing features function. If the issue persists, the MyFitnessPal support site offers additional assistance and user forums.
