Calories, Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fat: Reading the App's Estimate

After analyzing a meal, CaloTec-AI shows four main values: calories, protein, carbohydrates, and fat. These numbers help document the meal, but they depend on the description and the AI service's assumptions. They are not a measurement of the plate.

The Four Values Shown

• Calories are shown as estimated energy for the serving.
• Protein, carbohydrates, and fat are shown in grams.
• The meal total adds the values of the food items included in it.

The app cannot identify an exact amount that was not included in the description. Products with similar names can also have different nutrition values.

Amount Changes the Calculation

When an analyzed item has a given amount, changing that amount updates its values in direct proportion to the original estimate. Doubling the amount, for example, doubles the calculated values for that item.

This proportional calculation does not analyze the recipe again. If the original item or serving is wrong, correct it instead of relying only on an amount change.

Review the Assumptions

When information is missing, the analysis result may include assumptions. Check whether the product, amount, and preparation match what you ate. Frying, dressing, or an extra ingredient that was not mentioned cannot be included reliably.

A Target Is Not a Diagnosis

A macro diary can show what was logged during the day. It does not independently decide how much protein, carbohydrate, or fat is appropriate for a particular person, and it cannot diagnose a deficiency.

If a professional has given you a target, the diary can help record your entries. Consult a qualified professional to set personal medical or nutrition targets.