Tag: Cronometer accuracy

According to a 2019 study, diet-tracking apps were, on average, only off by about 1% for total carbohydrates compared to the USDA database, but significant variations exist between apps. The key to finding the most accurate app lies in understanding what factors influence the data, from the app's food database to the user's manual input.

One study found significant discrepancies in the nutritional data of crowdsourced food tracking apps compared to professional databases. This raises a critical question for anyone serious about their diet: Which is more accurate, MyFitnessPal or Cronometer, and why does it matter for your health?