Scan Any Food Photo — Instant Nutrition
Take a photo or upload one from your gallery. Our AI analyses the food and returns full nutrition data in seconds.
How Does the AI Calorie Scanner Work?
Afiya AI uses advanced image recognition technology to identify food from a photo and cross-reference it against the USDA FoodData Central database — the world's most comprehensive food composition database with over 600,000 food entries.
Step by Step Process
- Step 1 — Take or upload a photo: Use your phone camera or choose an existing photo from your gallery
- Step 2 — AI identifies the food: Our AI recognises the food items in your photo using computer vision
- Step 3 — Nutrition data is retrieved: Calories, protein, carbohydrates, fat, fibre, sugar and sodium are retrieved from USDA FoodData Central
- Step 4 — Health score is calculated: A score from 1 to 10 indicates the overall nutritional quality of the food
- Step 5 — Halal status is checked: The food is automatically verified against JAKIM, IFANCA and HMC halal databases
What Foods Can It Scan?
Our calorie scanner works on virtually any food including home-cooked meals, restaurant dishes, packaged products, fruits, vegetables, snacks and drinks. The more clearly the food is visible in the photo, the more accurate the results.
Calorie Counts for Common Foods — Reference Guide
Use this reference table alongside our AI scanner for quick calorie lookups. All values are based on USDA FoodData Central data.
| Food | Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken Breast | 100g | 165 kcal | 31g | 0g | 3.6g |
| Brown Rice (cooked) | 100g | 112 kcal | 2.6g | 24g | 0.9g |
| Salmon Fillet | 100g | 208 kcal | 20g | 0g | 13g |
| Whole Egg | 1 large | 78 kcal | 6g | 0.6g | 5g |
| Banana | 1 medium | 89 kcal | 1.1g | 23g | 0.3g |
| Greek Yoghurt | 100g | 97 kcal | 9g | 4g | 5g |
| Avocado | 100g | 160 kcal | 2g | 9g | 15g |
| Chickpeas (cooked) | 100g | 164 kcal | 9g | 27g | 2.6g |
| Whole Wheat Bread | 1 slice | 81 kcal | 4g | 15g | 1.1g |
| Lentils (cooked) | 100g | 116 kcal | 9g | 20g | 0.4g |
Understanding Macronutrients
Our calorie scanner breaks down your food into the three main macronutrients. Understanding these helps you make better dietary choices.
Protein — 4 calories per gram
Protein is essential for building and repairing muscle tissue, producing enzymes and hormones, and supporting immune function. Most health authorities recommend 0.8g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day for sedentary adults, rising to 1.6 to 2.2g per kg for those who exercise regularly. Good halal protein sources include chicken, turkey, fish, eggs, lentils, chickpeas and Greek yoghurt.
Carbohydrates — 4 calories per gram
Carbohydrates are the body's primary energy source. Complex carbohydrates from whole grains, vegetables and legumes provide sustained energy and fibre. Simple carbohydrates from sugar and refined foods cause rapid blood sugar spikes and should be limited. Good sources include brown rice, oats, sweet potato, whole wheat bread, quinoa and fruit.
Fat — 9 calories per gram
Dietary fat is essential for hormone production, vitamin absorption and brain function. Unsaturated fats from olive oil, nuts and avocados are beneficial, while trans fats should be avoided. Good halal fat sources include olive oil, avocado, nuts, seeds and fatty fish like salmon and mackerel.