Alain Jacks
Founder of Nouri. I used MyFitnessPal first, and the numbers were never the problem: logging a normal dinner took several minutes, and after a long day I just would not do it. Then I tried AI photo trackers, and when I checked their estimates against what the ingredients actually added up to, they came in low. I built Nouri to be fast enough that I actually log, and honest enough that the number means something. Every post here is written from that experience, with official sources cited.
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CompareBest Calorie Tracker for Lifting and High Protein in 2026
5 macro trackers for lifters compared. Nouri wins on fast protein tracking; MacroFactor wins on adaptive targets. Sources checked Nov 12.
CompareBest Calorie Tracker for iPhone and Apple Health in 2026
7 iPhone calorie apps compared on Siri, Apple Health read and write, and Apple Watch. Nouri is our pick at $39.99/year; FoodNoms if you want free.
CompareBest Simple Calorie Tracker App for Beginners in 2026
5 simple calorie apps for beginners, judged on what you must learn and decide per meal. Nouri wins at $39.99/year; Lose It is the free pick.
CompareBest Voice and Siri Calorie Tracker App in 2026
We compared 6 voice calorie trackers. Nouri is our pick: say one sentence to Siri from the lock screen and see calories, macros, and what's left.
FoodsThanksgiving on a Cut, Bulk or Maintenance: 3 Plates, Macros Counted
The same Thanksgiving dinner three ways by USDA data: a 1,100-calorie cut plate, 1,768 maintenance, 2,769 bulk. Pie and stuffing on all three.
FoodsWhat I Eat on Thanksgiving as a Gym Girl (Macros Counted)
A sample Thanksgiving for a woman who lifts: 2,199 calories and 160g of protein across 5 meals and a lift, every macro counted with USDA data.
GuidesTurkey Trot Calories Burned: 5K, 10K and Walking, by Pace and Weight
A turkey trot 5K burns about 200 to 480 calories and a 10K about 400 to 960, by pace and weight (120 to 200 lb). Full tables, net vs gross math, pacing tips.
GuidesDoes Calorie Counting Work for Weight Loss? What 30 Years of Research Says
Yes, for many people. In 39 trials, more digital tracking went with more weight loss 74% of the time. Why it works, where it fails, and who should skip it.
FoodsFriendsgiving Calories: 22 Potluck Dishes and Drinks Ranked by USDA Data
A typical Friendsgiving potluck plate is about 1,159 calories by USDA data, or 1,409 with two glasses of wine. 22 dishes and drinks ranked.
FoodsHigh-Protein Thanksgiving: Every Dish Ranked by Protein per Calorie
Turkey wins Thanksgiving with 25.6g protein per 125 calories. 22 dishes ranked by USDA data, plus a 105g-protein plate that still has pie.
GuidesHow to Lose Weight Walking: Is 10,000 Steps a Day Enough? (The Real Math)
10,000 steps burns about 280 to 370 extra calories at 150 to 200 lb. Walking alone works slowly; add a small food deficit and it's about 2.5x faster.
FoodsTurkey Calories: White vs Dark Meat, Skin On or Off (USDA Data)
Roasted turkey is 125 to 175 calories per 3 oz by USDA data. White meat, no skin is 125; dark with skin is 175. Every cut, deli, ground, bacon and sausage.
GuidesThe Best Weight Loss Tools, Ranked by Evidence (What Actually Helps in 2027)
13 weight loss tools ranked by research. Tracking what you eat is #1, a bathroom scale is #2, and waist trainers and detox teas flop. Starter kit: $48.85.
RestaurantsStarbucks Holiday Drinks Calories 2026: Every Holiday Drink by Size, Ranked
A Grande Peppermint Mocha is 440 calories with 54g of sugar. Official calories for every 2026 Starbucks holiday drink by size, ranked, plus lighter swaps.
FoodsThanksgiving Leftovers Calories: 17 Day-After Meals Ranked by USDA Data
Thanksgiving leftovers run from 125 to 1,132 calories. A three-decker turkey sandwich is 895, turkey soup 312, pie for breakfast 389. All 17 ranked.
FoodsPecan Pie Calories vs Pumpkin, Apple and More: Every Thanksgiving Pie Ranked
A slice of Thanksgiving pie is 374 to 674 calories on USDA data. Pumpkin is lightest, pecan heaviest. 11 pies ranked, plus toppings and slice sizes.
FoodsAn Aussie Christmas in Calories: Prawns, Pav, Ham and the Esky (kJ and Calories)
A typical Aussie Christmas Day, from prawns and ham to pav and the esky, is about 14,270 kJ (3,410 calories) by FSANZ and USDA data. Every serve, kJ included.
CompareBest Notes-Style Calorie Tracking Apps (2026): Nouri vs Amy vs FoodNoms vs Lighter
A notes-style calorie tracker works like Apple Notes for calories. We compare 7 apps; Nouri turns one typed sentence into calories, with a 3-day free trial.
GuidesHow Many Calories Do You Burn Shopping on Black Friday? (Mall Walking, Carrying Bags, Standing in Line)
A 4-hour Black Friday trip burns about 580 to 870 calories (60 to 90 kg), plus 7,000 to 9,500 steps. Minute-by-minute MET math and the Cyber Monday couch.
FoodsChristmas Cookie Calories, Ranked: From Shortbread to Gingerbread (25 Holiday Cookies)
Christmas cookies run 18 to 203 calories each on USDA data, from a meringue to a brownie. All 25 ranked, plus a cookie tin dozen and easy swaps.
FoodsThe Hangover Breakfast World Cup: Full English vs Maccas Brekkie vs Poutine vs Chilaquiles (Calories Ranked)
Morning-after breakfasts run from 378 to 1,420 calories. Poutine tops it at 1,420, a full English about 1,339, a Maccas McMuffin and hash brown 425. All 15 ranked.
GuidesWhat Is Natural-Language Food Logging? (Type a Sentence, Get Your Calories)
Natural-language food logging: type a sentence like you would in Apple Notes, get calories and macros back. How it works, 5 studies, and apps that do it.
CompareNouri vs Amy Food Journal: Which Notes-Style Calorie Tracker Should You Use?
Nouri and Amy both turn a typed sentence into calories and macros. Nouri is $39.99/year, Amy $99.99/year. Features, ratings and who should pick which.
CompareNouri vs FoodNoms: Which iPhone Calorie Tracker Fits You?
FoodNoms is a polished Apple-native diary (4.7 stars, 7,885 ratings). Nouri tracks a typed or spoken sentence for $39.99/year. Who should pick which.
CompareNouri vs MyNetDiary: Database Diary or Type-a-Sentence Tracker?
MyNetDiary has 2M+ staff-verified foods, a free barcode scanner and Android. Nouri lets you type a sentence and does the math for $39.99/year.
FoodsAdvent Calendar Calories 2026: 10 Chocolate Calendars Ranked (Lindt, Cadbury and More)
Chocolate advent calendars run 11 to 66 calories a door, or 258 to 1,577 for the whole box, on the brands' own labels. All 10 ranked, kJ included.
RestaurantsCostco Food Court Calories: Every Item Ranked (US and Canada, 2026)
A Costco hot dog is 580 calories, a cheese slice 710, a Chicken Bake 840. Every US and Canada food court item ranked by calories and protein.
Foods'Ferritin Face' Is Trending: What Low Iron Actually Looks Like, and the Foods That Fix It
Your face can't diagnose low iron, but a ferritin blood test can. Women 19 to 50 need 18 mg a day. 20 iron-rich foods ranked with USDA data.
GuidesGLP-1 Cost Comparison (November 2026): Pill vs Pen vs Compounded, US, Canada and Australia
Wegovy pill and Foundayo start at $149 a month self-pay, Zepbound KwikPen at $299. Official US, Canada and Australia GLP-1 prices, checked Oct 25.
GuidesIs 'Bodega Reta' Safe? What Lab Tests of Gray-Market Retatrutide Found
A bodega vial sold as retatrutide had no peptide, a perfume-grade filler, and 13 bacterial colonies. What 2026 lab tests found and why it isn't approved.
FoodsNurri vs Fairlife vs Premier: Costco Protein Shakes Ranked by Protein, Calories and Price
Nurri and Fairlife Nutrition Plan both pack 30g protein in 150 calories. At Costco, Nurri runs $1.77 a can vs $2.22. Every shake, ranked.
GuidesProteinmaxxing: How Much Protein Is Too Much? (The Real Ceiling)
In a 49-study meta-analysis, muscle gains plateaued at 1.6g of protein per kg, topping out near 2.2g/kg. Your number, the myths, and the fiber catch.
FoodsAre Nutrition Labels Accurate? Why Your Trader Joe's Frozen Meal Might Weigh 37% More
A Trader Joe's tikka masala labeled 241g weighed 331g, 37% more. FDA lets calories run up to 20% over the label. What's legal and how to track it.
GuidesVeg-Maxxing: How to Eat 30 Plants a Week Without Living on Salad
Veg-maxxing means eating more plants on purpose. Only 10% of US adults hit their veg target. A 30 plants checklist and a 7-day plan that gets to 33.
GuidesHow Many Calories Does Crying Burn? (Plus Thinking, Shivering, Laughing and 20 Other Weird Ones)
Crying burns about what the couch burns: roughly 70 calories an hour at 70 kg. Real numbers for 25 weird activities, from laughing to shaking your leg.
GuidesAre AI Calorie Apps Accurate? What the 2026 Research Actually Shows
A 2026 study found an AI photo app underestimated intake by 25%. What the research says about AI calorie apps, and why a photo can't see the oil.
GuidesIn a Calorie Deficit But Not Losing Weight? 9 Reasons and the Fix for Each
In an NEJM study, people reporting under 1,200 calories underreported intake by 47%. 9 reasons the scale won't move, with a fix for each.
GuidesHow Many Calories Do You Need While Breastfeeding? (CDC vs ACOG, Explained)
The CDC says 330 to 400 extra calories a day while breastfeeding; ACOG says 450 to 500. Why they differ and how to find your own number.
RestaurantsDirty Soda Calories: McDonald's and Taco Bell, Ranked by Size
A large McDonald's Dirty Dr Pepper is 430 calories, more than a McDouble (390). Every McDonald's and Taco Bell dirty soda ranked, plus lighter orders.
Guides'Mom Calories': What Eating Your Kids' Leftovers Really Adds Up To
3 nuggets, some crusts, cheese crackers and juice sips add up to about 297 calories a day, or 2,079 a week. The guilt-free tally, with USDA numbers.
GuidesFibermaxxing: How to Hit 30g of Fiber a Day Without Wrecking Your Gut
Fibermaxxing means eating more fiber on purpose. Most adults need 25 to 38g a day. A 33.7g sample day, a slow ramp-up plan, and who should go easy.
RestaurantsGuzman y Gomez High-Protein, Low-Calorie Orders (Ranked)
The GYG grilled chicken bowl is 2,760 kJ (660 kcal) with 43.8g protein. Every bowl, burrito and salad ranked, plus what guac, chips and queso add.
RestaurantsHighest-Protein Fast Food Breakfasts, Ranked (US and Canada)
We ranked 68 drive-thru breakfasts by protein per calorie. Chick-fil-A's Egg White Grill packs 27g for 300 calories; Tims' Protein Bagel BELT hits 33g.
RestaurantsHighest-Protein Fast Food in Australia, Ranked (2026)
Nando's 4 PERi-PERi Grilled Tenders win: 39.6g protein for 922 kJ (220 kcal). 25 Aussie fast food orders ranked by protein per 100 kcal.
GuidesHow to Lose Belly Fat: The Honest Answer (Spot Reduction Is a Myth)
Crunches don't burn belly fat: in a 6-week trial, ab work changed no fat measure. What actually works, what's a scam, and the 35/40-inch waist check.
GuidesHow to Stop Snacking at Night: 11 Tricks That Don't Need Willpower
Night snacking is a setup problem, not a willpower one. 11 tricks, from more sleep to a planned snack, plus a USDA snack menu from 45 to 190 calories.
GuidesHow Much Weight Can You Lose by Christmas? Real Math, No Promises
From Oct 23 you have 9 weeks until Christmas. A 500-calorie daily deficit points to roughly 9 lb, not 20. The math, an 8-week plan, and a FAQ.
Guides25 Low-Calorie Swaps That Actually Taste Good (With Calories Saved)
25 food swaps with USDA calories, from bagel to English muffin (143 saved) to measured oil (159 saved). Five easy ones add up to 2,299 calories a week.
GuidesLowest-Calorie Alcoholic Drinks, Ranked: Beer, Seltzers, Wine and Cocktails
A vodka soda is 97 calories and a light beer 103, per USDA. 14 common drinks ranked per standard serve, plus Aussie and Canadian sizes and smart bar orders.
GuidesPerimenopause Weight Gain: Why It Happens in Your 40s (and What Actually Helps)
Women gain about 0.5 kg a year from 45 to 55, and fat gain doubles in perimenopause. Why it happens, what helps, and why it isn't a willpower problem.
GuidesPostpartum Weight Loss Timeline: What's Normal, Month by Month
You lose about 10 lb at birth and about half your baby weight by 6 weeks. The rest can take a year or more, and every timeline is normal.
GuidesProtein Powder Prices Just Jumped: The Cheapest Protein per Gram, Ranked
Whey jumped 60% in 2025, then 76% more by June 2026. Dried beans cost $0.43 per 25g of protein. Your scoop vs real food, ranked.
GuidesSummer Bodies Are Built in Winter: The Math From Now to June
From Oct 26 to June 1 is about 31 weeks. A 250 to 500 calorie daily deficit is roughly 15 to 31 lb by the 3,500 rule. Here is the honest math.
RestaurantsTim Hortons High-Protein Orders, Ranked (Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks)
A medium Tims Protein Latte has 20g of protein for 170 calories. Every high-protein Tim Hortons order ranked, with picks under 400 calories.
GuidesHow to Track What You Eat While Holding a Baby (One Arm, Zero Hands)
Newborns feed 8 to 12 times a day, so your hands are busy. 4 ways to track food one-handed, ranked by effort, plus the Siri method that needs zero hands.
GuidesThe Weekend Effect: Why Saturday Can Erase Your Whole Week
Five weekdays at a 500-calorie deficit bank 2,500 calories. A loose weekend can erase about 77% of it. The math, real meals, and 5 fixes.
GuidesThey Won't Recognize You: What 12 Weeks of Weight Loss Really Looks Like
At about 1 to 2 lb a week, 12 weeks is roughly 12 to 24 lb, and it is never a straight line. A week-by-week timeline of water weight, stalls, and wins.
GuidesWhat I Eat in a Day, Actually Counted: 5 Viral-Style Days, Real Calories
We counted 5 viral-style what I eat in a day captions with USDA data: 1,323 to 2,899 calories, with up to 50% hiding in oil, snacks and drinks.
GuidesWhy You Gain Weight in Winter (and the Fixes That Actually Work)
Winter weight gain is real but small: about 0.8 lb over the holidays in an NEJM study, and it did not come off by fall. Here is why, and how to stop it.
GuidesWinter Arc Diet Plan: 5 Rules to Lock In for 90 Days
A winter arc diet in 5 rules: a protein target, a 300 to 500 calorie deficit, 1-minute tracking, weekly averages, and a plan that survives Thanksgiving.
CompareCalorie App Prices in 2026: What 25 Trackers Really Cost (Data)
We pulled App Store prices for 25 calorie tracking apps. The typical app costs $9.99 a month or $49.99 a year, and paying yearly saves about 58%.
Compare6 New Calorie Tracking Apps Worth Trying in 2026 for Real Weight Loss
6 new calorie tracking apps launched in 2025 and 2026, with verified App Store release dates. Nouri is #1 for four-way logging and weekly reports.
CompareThe 7 Most Underrated Calorie Tracking Apps of 2026
7 underrated calorie tracking apps that aren't MyFitnessPal or Lose It!, ranked. Nouri is #1 for four-way logging, Siri, and weekly reports.
FoodsCalories in Coffee: Every Creamer, Milk, Sugar, and Syrup Add-In
Black coffee is about 2 calories a cup by USDA data. What milk, cream, sugar, creamer, syrup, and butter add, plus the per-week and per-year math.
FoodsHow Much Does a Chicken Breast Weigh? Raw vs Cooked, in Grams and Ounces
A boneless, skinless chicken breast weighs about 272g (9.6 oz) raw and 196g (6.9 oz) grilled, by USDA data. Raw vs cooked, calories, and how to log it.
CompareNouri vs Noom: Which Weight Loss App Fits You in 2026?
Nouri logs meals by typing, voice, photo, or Siri for $39.99/year. Noom Weight is $209/year with daily lessons and coaching. Who should pick which.
RestaurantsWhat 2,000 Calories Looks Like at 10 Fast Food Chains
One fast food meal can hit 2,000 calories, a full day on the FDA label. Here is that meal at 10 chains, next to a high-protein day for the same calories.
GuidesHow to Track Calories in Apple Notes (Free Template + How to Automate It)
A free Apple Notes calorie tracker template with a running total, protein column, and weekly review, plus a USDA-checked 1,799-calorie sample day.
RestaurantsArby's Calories: Official Numbers for Roast Beef, Beef 'n Cheddar, Curly Fries, and Shakes
An Arby's Classic Roast Beef is 360 calories and a meal runs about 405 to 2,850. Official US numbers for every sandwich, side, shake, and drink.
GuidesCalorie Tracking With ADHD: A System That Survives Forgetting
A calorie tracking system built for forgetting: one-sentence logs, good-enough estimates, reminders, weekly averages. Log often (2.7 vs 1.7 times a day).
FoodsCalories in a Sweet Potato: 103 Medium, 270 per 300 g (USDA)
A medium baked sweet potato is about 103 calories with 3.8g of fiber, by USDA data. Calories by size, boiled vs fries vs mashed, toppings, and potato math.
GuidesHow to Count Calories in Homemade and Cultural Food (No Barcode Needed)
Add up each ingredient, divide by servings, save the number. A USDA-built arroz con pollo comes to about 516 calories a serving, with 6 worked examples.
FoodsHow Many Calories in Milk? Whole, 2%, Skim and Plant Milks (USDA)
A cup of whole milk is about 149 calories, 2% is 122, 1% is 102, and skim is 83, by USDA data. Plant milks, protein per calorie, chocolate milk, and a splash.
GuidesCan ChatGPT Count Your Calories? What Works, What Breaks
ChatGPT calorie counting, checked against the research: a 35.8% average error on meal photos, what it does well, where it breaks, and a prompt that helps.
RestaurantsFast Food Under 500 Calories With 30g+ Protein: Every Order That Qualifies
Only 20 fast food items hit 30g+ protein at 500 calories or less. Every one, by chain, from official nutrition data. Best: 38g for 200 calories.
GuidesHow to Log Food With Siri: Hands-Free Calorie Tracking Setup Guide
Log food with Siri in 2 steps: switch Siri on for Nouri in the Shortcuts app once, then say \"Track food in Nouri\" and one sentence. Setup, phrases, fixes.
RestaurantsJack in the Box Calories: Official Numbers for the Jumbo Jack, Tacos, Curly Fries, and Shakes
A Jumbo Jack is 520 calories, a Jack in the Box taco is 170, and a meal runs about 475 to 2,660. Official numbers for burgers, chicken, sides, and shakes.
GuidesQuitting Drinking: How Much Weight Could You Lose? (Calculator)
Quitting 7 beers a week removes 55,692 calories a year, a 15.9 lb ceiling. Free calculator with USDA drink calories and the honest caveats.
RestaurantsStarbucks vs Dunkin' Calories: The Same Drinks, Head to Head
Black coffee is 5 calories at both, but a pumpkin latte is 370 at Starbucks and 420 at Dunkin'. Official numbers for matched drinks and bakery picks.
GuidesHow Many Steps to Burn Off a Big Mac? 12 Popular Orders, Walked Off
A 580-calorie Big Mac takes about 20,800 steps to walk off at 150 lb, or 15,600 at 200 lb. The formula, sources, and 12 fast food orders walked off.
GuidesWhat 150g, 200g, and 250g of Protein a Day Look Like (Real Food Days)
200g of protein is 800 calories. Real USDA-checked food days for 150g, 200g, and 250g, a 50g serving table, and who actually needs that much.
GuidesCreatine for Women: What the Research Actually Shows
Women have 70 to 80% lower natural creatine stores than men. What studies in women found on strength, muscle, the scale, gummies, and "bulky."
GuidesDoes Creatine Make You Gain Weight? Water vs Fat, Explained
Creatine loading typically adds 1 to 3 kg (2 to 6.6 lb), mostly water, not fat. What studies show, whether it has calories, and how to read your scale.
StoryFast or Accurate? Why Nouri Refuses to Pick
Most calorie apps make you choose fast or accurate. In our 100-food test, Nouri scored 92.1/100 vs MyFitnessPal's 77.0. Here is how we built for both.
CompareMyFitnessPal Bought Cal AI: What Changed and the Best Alternatives
MyFitnessPal's Cal AI deal was announced March 2, 2026. Cal AI stays a standalone app, now on MFP's food database. What changed and the alternatives.
RestaurantsStarbucks Fall Menu Calories 2026: Every Pumpkin Drink and Bakery Item by Size
A Grande Pumpkin Spice Latte is 390 calories with 50g of sugar. Official calories, sugar and protein for every 2026 Starbucks fall drink, by size.
GuidesBPC-157: What the Research Actually Shows (and What It Doesn't)
A 2025 review of BPC-157 research found 36 studies: 35 preclinical, 1 clinical. What the evidence shows, its FDA status, and what to ask a doctor.
FoodsThe Cheapest Protein: 24 Foods Ranked by Cost per 25g of Protein
Dried beans are the cheapest protein at $0.42 per 25g. We ranked 24 grocery foods by protein per dollar with August 2026 BLS prices and USDA data.
GuidesComing Off Ozempic or Wegovy: How to Keep the Weight Off
One year after stopping semaglutide in the STEP 1 extension, people regained two-thirds of the weight they lost. What helps, from the evidence.
RestaurantsCrumbl Cookie Calories: Whole-Cookie Numbers, Ranked, and the Serving-Size Trap
A whole Crumbl cookie runs 470 to 760 calories this week, and the brownie hits 1,190. Official whole-cookie numbers, ranked, plus split math.
FoodsProteinmaxxing: 50 High Protein Foods Ranked by Protein per 100 Calories
Shrimp leads at 24.2g of protein per 100 calories. 50 high protein foods ranked with USDA data, plus a 194g proteinmaxxing day and real targets.
FoodsHigh Protein Snacks: 40 Snacks Ranked by Protein per Calorie
40 high protein snacks ranked by protein per calorie with USDA data, plus 8 combos with 25 to 30g of protein under 300 calories.
GuidesHow Many Calories Should I Eat on Ozempic or Zepbound?
There is no official calorie number on the labels. How to estimate a starting target, why under 1,200 (women) or 1,800 (men) needs a closer look.
GuidesHow to Not Gain Weight During the Holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's
One 3,000-calorie feast is about 1,000 over target. A 300-calorie daily drift from Halloween to New Year's is 18,000. Enjoy the feasts, stop the drift.
GuidesRetatrutide and Research Peptides for Weight Loss: What's Real vs Hype
Retatrutide is not FDA-approved as of October 2026. In a phase 3 trial, average weight change hit -25.0% at 80 weeks. Real evidence vs peptide hype.
RestaurantsShake Shack Calories: ShackBurger 500, Fries 470, Every Item (Official)
A Single ShackBurger is 500 calories and crinkle-cut fries are 470. Official Shake Shack numbers for burgers, chicken, dogs, fries, and shakes.
FoodsVolume Eating: 50 Low Calorie Foods With the Most Food per Calorie
Iceberg lettuce and celery give you 714g of food per 100 calories. 50 low calorie foods ranked with USDA data, plus a 500-calorie plate that weighs 1.2kg.
RestaurantsWingstop Calories: Official Numbers Per Wing, by Flavor, Plus Fries and Dips
A Wingstop classic wing is 90 to 120 calories with 10g of protein, depending on flavor. Official numbers for boneless, tenders, fries, dips, and orders.
RestaurantsCAVA Calories: Official Nutrition for Every Bowl, Pita, and Ingredient
A CAVA bowl runs about 420 to 860 calories, and grilled chicken is 250 with 28g protein. Official numbers for every base, main, dip, and dressing.
RestaurantsDairy Queen Calories: Every Blizzard Size Ranked, Plus Burgers and Baskets
A DQ Blizzard runs 330 to 1,370 calories depending on size and flavor. Official Dairy Queen calories for Blizzards, burgers, baskets, and fries.
GuidesHow to Stick to Calorie Tracking (When You've Quit Before)
Most people quit calorie tracking over friction, not willpower. Make logging take seconds, log estimates over blanks, never miss twice, and judge the week.
RestaurantsJersey Mike's Calories: Official Numbers for Every Sub Size, Mike's Way Included
A Regular Jersey Mike's sub runs 680 to 1,190 calories, and Mike's Way oil adds 250 of that. Official numbers by size, plus tubs, sides, and order math.
RestaurantsRaising Cane's Calories: Official Numbers for Chicken Fingers, Every Combo, and the Combo Math
A Raising Cane's chicken finger is 130 calories and a Box Combo is 1,270 before the drink. Official numbers for every combo, side, sauce, and drink.
RestaurantsSweetgreen Calories: Salads, Bowls, Warm Plates, and Why a Salad Isn't Automatically Light
Sweetgreen salads run 465 to 615 calories, yet the 510-calorie Chicken Pesto Parm bowl beats four of them. Official numbers with real order math.
RestaurantsBurger King Calories: Official Numbers for the Whopper, Nuggets, Fries, and Breakfast
A Whopper is 710 calories and a Burger King meal runs about 460 to 2,280. Official BK calories and protein for every major item, with real order math.
FoodsHow Many Calories in an Apple? Official USDA Numbers by Size
A medium apple with skin is about 95 calories with 4.4g of fiber, by USDA data. Calories by size, peeled vs unpeeled, applesauce, juice, and dried apple.
FoodsHow Many Calories in Cheese? USDA Numbers for 13 Cheeses
An ounce of cheddar is about 114 calories and part-skim mozzarella about 72, by USDA data. 13 cheeses ranked per ounce, slice, and cup, plus protein picks.
FoodsHow Many Calories in Greek Yogurt? Official USDA Numbers
A 170g container of plain nonfat Greek yogurt is about 100 calories with 17.3g of protein, by USDA data. Nonfat vs low-fat vs whole milk, flavored, and an FAQ.
FoodsHow Many Calories in Ground Beef? USDA Numbers by Lean %
80/20 ground beef is 287 calories per 4 oz raw and 231 per 3 oz cooked, by USDA data. Every lean percentage, raw vs cooked, patties, and ground turkey.
FoodsHow Many Calories in Pasta? Dry vs Cooked, by USDA Data
Cooked spaghetti is 158 calories per 100g and about 196 per cup; 2 oz dry is about 211, by USDA data. Dry vs cooked, sauces, oil, and a worked plate.
FoodsChristmas Calories: Dinner, Cookies, and Eggnog, by USDA Numbers
A classic Christmas dinner plate is about 1,582 calories by USDA data. Eggnog is 224 a cup, a sugar cookie 139. Plates, cookie tray, drinks, FAQ.
GuidesDoes Apple Health Track Calories Eaten? (And How to Fill It In)
Apple Health stores calories eaten but has no food diary. The 3 energy types (eaten, active, resting), how to fill them in, and fixes for missing data.
RestaurantsHigh Protein Fast Food: 708 Items Ranked by Protein per Calorie
We ranked 708 fast food items from 21 chains by protein per calorie. Chick-fil-A's 8-count Grilled Nuggets win with 25g of protein for 130 calories.
RestaurantsFive Guys Calories: Hamburger 840, Fries 953, Every Topping (Official)
A Five Guys hamburger is 840 calories and regular fries are 953. Official numbers for burgers, every topping, dogs, fries, and shakes, with order math.
FoodsHalloween Candy Calories Chart: 18 Fun Size Candies Ranked (2026)
Fun size Halloween candy runs 45 to 110 calories a piece on the brands' own labels. All 18 ranked, plus small candies, bag math, and how to log a handful.
FoodsFibermaxxing: 50 High Fiber Foods Ranked by Fiber per 100 Calories
Raspberries lead at 12.5g of fiber per 100 calories. 50 high fiber foods ranked with USDA data, plus a 41g fibermaxxing day and the daily targets.
GuidesHow to Track Calories Without Weighing Food
Track calories without a scale using cups, spoons, and hand portions. One tablespoon of olive oil is 119 calories by USDA data: here is where errors hide.
GuidesiOS 27 Food Camera: Does It Count Calories? (What It Does and What It Can't)
iOS 27's Siri mode in Camera looks up nutrition info for a plate of food, but Apple describes no calorie log. What it does, which iPhones, and the fix.
RestaurantsPanda Express Calories: Orange Chicken 560, Plates 550 to 1,650 (Official)
A Panda Express Plate runs 550 to 1,650 calories and Orange Chicken is 560. Official numbers for entrees, sides, and appetizers, with plate math.
RestaurantsPopeyes Calories: Official Numbers for the Chicken Sandwich, Bone-In Chicken, Tenders, and Sides
The Popeyes chicken sandwich is 700 calories, and a meal runs about 430 to 2,000. Official US numbers for chicken by the piece, tenders, sides, and sauces.
GuidesHow to Eat Enough Protein on Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound
In a 2026 study, 88% of GLP-1 users ate under 0.9 g/kg of protein a day. Targets, protein-dense small portions, and a low-appetite day with 82g.
GuidesText vs Voice vs Photo vs Siri: Which Way to Log Food Works Best?
Typing, voice, photo, and Siri are four equal ways to log food. When each one wins, its honest weak spot, and a real 850-calorie breakfast example.
FoodsThanksgiving Dinner Calories: Every Dish on the Plate, by USDA Numbers
A classic Thanksgiving plate is about 1,768 calories by USDA data, from 616 for a light plate to 4,071 with seconds and two pies. Every dish counted.
CompareCal AI vs MyFitnessPal vs Nouri: Which Calorie Tracker Wins in 2026?
Cal AI is photo first, MyFitnessPal is database search, and Nouri logs by text, voice, photo, or Siri with weekly reports. Which one fits you.
CompareCronometer vs MyFitnessPal vs Nouri: Which Calorie Tracker Is Best in 2026?
Cronometer tracks up to 95 nutrients, MyFitnessPal searches 20.5M foods, and Nouri logs in seconds with weekly reports. Which one fits you.
CompareLose It vs MyFitnessPal vs Nouri: Which Calorie Tracker Is Best in 2026?
Lose It is the free classic, MyFitnessPal the feature-packed giant, and Nouri the fastest way to log at $39.99/year. Prices, features, and who wins.
CompareMacroFactor vs MyFitnessPal vs Nouri: Which Calorie Tracker Fits You in 2026?
MacroFactor adapts your targets, MyFitnessPal has the biggest database, and Nouri logs any meal in seconds with weekly reports. Which one fits you.
FoodsCalories in a Potato: 164 in a Medium, Every Size (USDA)
A medium baked russet potato is about 164 calories with 4g of fiber, by USDA data. Calories by size, what frying and mashing do, sweet potato, and an FAQ.
FoodsHow Many Calories in a Slice of Bread? White vs Whole Wheat
A slice of white bread is about 77 calories and a slice of whole wheat is about 81, by USDA data, because the wheat slice weighs more. Plus an FAQ.
FoodsCalories in Oatmeal: 166 per Cooked Cup, 153 per Half Cup Dry
Half a cup of dry oats is about 153 calories and a cup of cooked oatmeal is about 166, by USDA data. Portion table, topping math, and an FAQ.
FoodsHow Many Calories in Peanut Butter? Official USDA Numbers
Two tablespoons of peanut butter is about 191 calories by USDA data, and reduced-fat saves you about four. Portion table, spoon math, and an FAQ.
FoodsHow Many Calories in Salmon? Farmed vs Wild, Official USDA Numbers
A 3 oz cooked fillet of farmed Atlantic salmon is about 175 calories and sockeye is about 133, by USDA data. Every species compared, plus an FAQ.
RestaurantsDomino's Calories: The Official Numbers, and Why There Is No Per-Slice Figure
A 1/8 serving of a 12-inch Domino's cheese pizza is 200 calories, which is not the same as a slice. Official component data, whole-pizza totals, and wings.
RestaurantsKFC Calories: Official Numbers for Chicken, Sides, and Sandwiches
A KFC order runs from a 70-calorie grilled wing to a 1,760-calorie Big Box. Official calories and protein for every piece and side, with real meal math.
CompareNouri vs MacroFactor: Which Calorie Tracker Fits You in 2026?
Nouri logs meals in seconds by text, voice, photo, or Siri, with weekly reports, at $39.99/year vs MacroFactor's $71.99/year. Who should pick which.
CompareNouri vs YAZIO: Which Calorie Tracker Fits You in 2026?
Nouri logs meals in seconds by typing, voice, photo, or Siri for $39.99/year. YAZIO is a free diary with fasting and recipes; PRO runs $11.90 to $47.90.
RestaurantsOlive Garden Calories: Official Numbers for Pasta, Soup, and Breadsticks
Fettuccine Alfredo is 1,220 calories at dinner and 920 at lunch, and a breadstick is 140. Official numbers for every classic, refill math, and lighter swaps.
CompareBest Calorie Tracker App in 2026: What Actually Matters
Nouri, MyFitnessPal, Cronometer, MacroFactor, Cal AI, Lose It, YAZIO and FoodNoms compared on logging, price, and platform, from official sources.
FoodsHow Many Calories in a Banana? Official USDA Numbers by Size
A medium banana is about 105 calories with 27g of carbs, by USDA data. Calories by size, what ripeness does and does not change, banana meal math, and an FAQ.
FoodsHow Many Calories in a Slice of Pizza? The Honest Answer
Cheese pizza is 268 calories per 100g by USDA data, so a slice runs roughly 215 to 375 depending on its size. How to estimate yours, plus an FAQ.
FoodsHow Many Calories in an Avocado? Official USDA Numbers
A whole avocado is about 322 calories and half is about 161, by USDA data, almost all of it fat. Calories by portion, toast and guacamole math, and an FAQ.
FoodsHow Many Calories in an Egg? Official USDA Numbers by Size
A large egg is about 72 calories raw and 78 hard-boiled, with 6.3g of protein, by USDA data. Every size, every cooking method, meal math, and an FAQ.
FoodsCalories in Chicken Breast: 165 per 100g, 31g Protein (USDA)
Cooked skinless chicken breast is 165 calories per 100g with 31g of protein, by USDA data. Per-portion math, why the pan changes everything, and an FAQ.
FoodsHow Many Calories in Rice? White vs Brown, Official USDA Numbers
Cooked white rice is about 205 calories per cup and brown about 248, by USDA data, and the surprise is why. Per-cup and per-100g numbers, and an FAQ.
RestaurantsDunkin' Calories: Official Numbers for Coffee, Donuts, and Breakfast
The same medium Dunkin' coffee runs 5 to 540 calories depending on the order. Official numbers for drinks, donuts, bagels and breakfast, plus lighter swaps.
GuidesHow to Track Alcohol Calories Without Lying to Your Log
Official NIAAA calories per drink, from 84 for champagne to 490 for a pina colada in this guide, the math of a night out, and an honest way to log alcohol.
StoryIf Apple Made a Calorie Tracking App
Apple does not make a calorie tracking app. Here is what an Apple-built food tracker would get right, and why we built Nouri to that standard.
StoryThe Most Frictionless Calorie Tracker in the World
Friction, not willpower, is why people quit calorie tracking. We count the steps per log, show why Nouri wins, and how its weekly report keeps you going.
RestaurantsSubway Calories (2026): Every 6-Inch and Footlong, 320 to 610
A Subway 6-inch now runs 320 to 610 calories as officially built, and a footlong doubles it. Official calories and protein, swaps, and real order math.
RestaurantsTaco Bell Calories: Crunchy Taco 170, Crunchwrap 530, 26 Items
Crunchy Taco 170, Crunchwrap Supreme 530. Official Taco Bell calories for 26 items, 5 meals under 600, and a drink swap that saves up to 420.
RestaurantsWendy's Calories (2026): Chili, Wraps, Burgers, Nuggets, Frosty
A Wendy's meal runs from about 455 to 1,630 calories, and the chili is 280 with 19g of protein. Official calories and protein, with real order math.
CompareBest Cal AI Alternatives in 2026
Five Cal AI alternatives compared on logging, pricing, and platforms. Nouri leads with type, voice, photo, or Siri logging plus weekly reports.
CompareBest MyFitnessPal Alternatives in 2026
Five MyFitnessPal alternatives compared from official sources. Nouri leads for fast logging by text, voice, photo, or Siri, plus weekly reports with answers.
GuidesCalorie Counting 101: How to Start Without Burning Out
How calorie counting works: set a target with Mifflin-St Jeor, a worked example, deficit sizes by goal, an honest app comparison, and mistakes to avoid.
RestaurantsChick-fil-A Calories (2026): Sandwiches, Nuggets, Fries, Full Meals
A Chick-fil-A meal runs from 400 calories to 2,000 depending on the order. Official calories and protein for the full menu, with real order math.
RestaurantsChipotle Calories: Full Menu Nutrition + Chicken Bowl Breakdown
A Chipotle chicken bowl is about 660 calories, and orders run from 350 to over 1,400. Official calories, protein, and fiber for every ingredient and meal.
GuidesCommon Food Logging Mistakes (and the Fixes That Actually Stick)
Seven logging mistakes that quietly wreck calorie tracking, how a logged 1,800-calorie day becomes 2,540, verified hidden-calorie numbers, and the fixes.
GuidesHow to Log Restaurant Meals Without Giving Up
Restaurant meals run 350 to 2,000 calories and break more tracking streaks than anything. Use official chain data, component estimates, and a worked example.
GuidesHow to Track Macros: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
How to track macros step by step: set protein, carb, and fat targets with the exact split Nouri computes, a worked example, splits by goal, and an FAQ.
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Calories: Official Numbers for Every Burger, Fries, and Shake
A Double-Double is 610 calories and a full In-N-Out meal runs 460 to 1,580. Official calories and macros for the whole menu, Protein Style included.
RestaurantsMcDonald's Calories: Official Numbers for the Orders People Actually Get
A McDonald's meal runs from about 450 to 1,900 calories. Official calories and protein for burgers, nuggets, fries, and breakfast, with real order math.
CompareNouri vs Cal AI: Which AI Calorie Tracker Fits How You Eat?
Nouri logs meals by typing, voice, photo, or Siri for $39.99/year. Cal AI is camera and barcode first, $2.99 to $29.99. Who should pick which.
CompareNouri vs Cronometer: Simple AI Logging or Micronutrient Depth?
Nouri logs meals in seconds and sends a weekly report, at $39.99/year. Cronometer tracks up to 95 nutrients, Gold at $59.99/year. Who should pick which.
CompareNouri vs MyFitnessPal: Which Calorie Tracker Fits You in 2026?
Nouri logs meals by typing, voice, photo, or Siri for $39.99/year. MyFitnessPal Premium is $49.99/year. Features, pricing, and who should pick which.
RestaurantsPanera Calories: Soups, Salads, Sandwiches, and the Bread Bowl Problem
A Panera meal runs from about 540 to nearly 2,000 calories. Official calories and protein for soups, salads, sandwiches, bakery, and You Pick Two math.
RestaurantsStarbucks Calories: Every Drink Ranked, Lowest to Highest
Every Starbucks drink ranked by official Grande calories, from 0 for unsweetened tea to 480 for a Frappuccino. Plus protein, sizes, pumps and swaps.
GuidesWhat Is TDEE? Formula, Examples, and a Free TDEE Calculator
TDEE is the calories you burn in a day, usually 1,600 to 3,000 for adults. The exact formula, activity multipliers, worked examples, and a free calculator.
GuidesWhy Calorie Tracking Apps Are Inaccurate (and Why It Still Works)
Labels can legally run 20 percent over, one study found 47 percent underreporting, and cameras miss oil. Every error source, and why tracking still works.