How do I log food when I go out to eat?

Logging what you eat when you go out can be more difficult than logging food at home. Here are a few strategies to make it easier:

Search Fast Food Restaurants

Foodnoms has a growing directory of fast food restaurants in its database. First try searching for the restaurant name, selecting Branded from the filter menu at the top of the search results. You may find that Foodnoms has the nutrition facts for the menu items you're looking for.

Use Foodnoms AI

Foodnoms AI is especially useful when eating out. Describe what you ate in plain language, like "690 calorie salad with chicken and avocado" or "small slice of chocolate cake". You can also try restaurant foods that aren't in the Foodnoms database, like "Waffle House All Star Special Plate".

Note that AI-generated results can be incorrect, so treat them as estimates.

Look Up Macros Online and Use Quick Entries

Less popular restaurant chains may publish their nutrition information online. Try searching the web for a public nutrition guide on their website.

You can then quickly log the calories, macros, and other nutrients that matter to you with a Quick Entry: tap the + button at the bottom of the screen and choose Quick Entry.

Search Generic Foods for Local Restaurant Dishes

For restaurants without published nutrition information, identify the components of the dish by sight or menu description, then search and log each component, selecting Generic from the filter menu at the top of the search results.

You'll have to approximate serving sizes. Keep in mind that restaurants tend to add more oil, salt, and butter than you might think, so don't forget to log those in addition to the core components on your plate. If you have Foodnoms+, take advantage of the portion size estimation feature to record how uncertain you are.