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    Nutrition Label Scanners

    Scan barcode. Decide in 5 seconds.

    Yuka

    FREE / $20/yr Premium

    Scan barcode, get health score 0-100. Plus cosmetics. Independent ratings.

    Best overall.

    Fooducate

    FREE / $5/mo Premium

    Letter grade A-D for foods. Diabetic + heart filters.

    Best for diabetics.

    MyFitnessPal

    FREE / $20/mo Premium

    Scan + log calories. Largest food database.

    Best for tracking.

    Lose It!

    FREE / $40/yr Premium

    Photo a meal, AI estimates calories. Senior-friendly.

    Best photo logging.

    Open Food Facts

    FREE

    Open-source, no ads. Scan any product worldwide.

    Best non-profit.

    Quick label checks for seniors

    • Sodium — under 140mg per serving = "low sodium". 600+mg = high.
    • Added sugar — under 5g/serving good. 15g+ is dessert territory.
    • Fiber — 5g+ per serving good for digestion.
    • Saturated fat — under 5g per serving good for heart.
    • "Whole grain" first ingredient = real whole grain.
    • Protein — 10g+ per serving keeps you full.

    Watch out for tricks

    • "Made with whole grains" — could be 2% whole grain.
    • "Reduced fat" — usually has more sugar to compensate.
    • "All natural" — meaningless legally.
    • "Heart healthy" — sometimes paid certification, weak meaning.
    • "No added sugar" — but uses fruit juice concentrate (still sugar).
    • Serving size — 1 small bag often = 2-3 servings. Multiply!

    Best for diabetes

    Diabetic? Yuka + Fooducate both have specific diabetic filters. Show added sugar grams clearly. Some show glycemic index. Helps you avoid surprise carbs in "healthy" products.