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How to find the right food in search

Similar names can hide very different foods.

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  1. 01

    Open Add food and search a specific food or brand.

    Start with the name on the packet when you have one.

  2. 02

    Compare matching results and their serving information.

    Check the brand and whether the entry describes raw, cooked or prepared food.

  3. 03

    Open the result and set your portion.

    Select the match, then enter what you actually ate.

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Similar names can hide very different foods. Start with the name on the packet when you have one. Check the brand and whether the entry describes raw, cooked or prepared food. Select the match, then enter what you actually ate. A familiar name does not guarantee the nutrition data matches your product.