MFP confirmed that net carbs count is on their “wish list” of features to be added in the future. This makes MFP unsuitable for low-carb diets where you need to know the exact number of net carbs, for example, if you are on Atkins or Keto. Carbs count on European food packaging already shows net carbs (total carbs minus fibre), and so if you enter a combination of foods uploaded to MFP by American and European users, your carb count will be inaccurate. However, if you are based in the UK or Europe, it becomes more complicated. If you are based in the US, you can do it yourself based on your total carbs minus fibre. One big downfall of MFP is that it does not calculate net carbs. There is a clever feature which allows user-uploaded entries to be verified and endorsed by others, thereby confirming accuracy of the data. If something is not in the database, you can add your own custom entries (including recipes), with an option to upload to the main database to be available for other users. Most entries come with a range of units, including both weight (in metric and imperial systems) and volume measurements. You can specify up to 6 meals – for example, if you want to track your pre- and post-workout snacks in addition to main meals. The food diary can track calories, macronutrients (fat/protein/carbs) and fibre, plus you can add other options such as specific minerals or vitamins. Having used it for several weeks, I was able to find almost all products purchased from UK supermarkets and High Street chains. MFP foods database is indeed very impressive. Calories spent on exercise are automatically subtracted from the calories consumed. Your progress is then tracked against those benchmarks. When you start using MFP, it asks you to specify your current weight and measurements, and to choose your objectives in terms of weight loss, calories intake and exercise. So far so good, but can it help you with your low-carb diet? Food and exercise trackerĪt the core of the application are two connected diaries, to record your food intake and exercise. You can choose foods and activities from the MFP database, which is indeed huge. It claims to have the largest nutrition database with over 1 million foods and gets featured in the media regularly.

MyFitnessPal (MFP) is one of the most popular apps to track your diet and fitness progress.

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