How to log food by description in MyNetDiary

On iPhone or Android, open a meal, tap + and select Describe. Type what you ate or tap the microphone in the description box to speak. Tap Recognize & Log, review the suggested foods and portions, make any corrections, then tap Log to add the selected foods to your diary.

Use Describe to log foods by typing or speaking a description of what you ate. The feature is available on iPhone and Android. Include amounts and preparation details where possible so AI can suggest suitable foods and portions.

  1. Open a meal, tap + and select Describe.
  2. Type your description, or tap the microphone inside the description box to speak.
  3. Tap Recognize & Log.
  4. Review the suggested foods and portions. Make corrections or deselect foods you do not want to log. To revise your description, tap Change Food Description.
  5. Tap Log to add the selected foods to your diary. The number on the button shows how many foods are selected.

For example: “A medium banana, one slice of wheat toast and a cup of coffee.”

Free users receive 3 complimentary attempts. After these are used, Premium is required to continue using Describe.

AI suggestions may contain mistakes. Always check the foods, quantities and serving sizes before logging.

Related questions

Do I need Premium Plus to log food by description?

No. Describe is included in Premium. Free users receive three complimentary attempts.

Does Recognize & Log immediately add food to my diary?

No. It first shows suggested foods and portions for you to review. Make any corrections, then tap Log to add the selected foods to your diary.

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