Why Can't I See Ingredients in My Calorie App?
If you use MyFitnessPal, Lose It, or similar calorie counting apps, you've probably noticed something missing: they don't show you what's actually in your food.
These apps only display nutrition numbers — calories, protein, carbs, fat. But they never tell you:
- What preservatives and additives are in the food
- Which E-numbers are present
- Whether there are artificial sweeteners or colours
- The full list of ingredients you're consuming
The problem: You might be tracking calories perfectly, but have no idea you're eating a dozen additives, emulsifiers, and artificial ingredients every meal.
NutraSafe: Calories AND Ingredients
NutraSafe is the only UK food app that shows you both the nutrition numbers AND the complete ingredients list for every product you scan.
| Feature | NutraSafe | MyFitnessPal | Lose It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories & Macros | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full Ingredients List | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Additive/E-Number Info | ✓ with safety ratings | ✗ | ✗ |
| Allergen Warnings | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Vitamin Tracking | ✓ All vitamins | Limited (Premium only) | Limited |
| UK Food Database | ✓ UK supermarkets | US-focused | US-focused |
| Price | Free / £2.99/mo | Free / £15.99/mo | Free / £29.99/yr |
What You See When You Scan
Complete Ingredients
Every ingredient listed in order from highest to lowest quantity, exactly as shown on the label.
Additive Safety Ratings
E-numbers and additives highlighted with safety ratings so you know which ones to watch out for.
Allergen Alerts
Set your allergens and get instant warnings when products contain ingredients you need to avoid.
Full Nutrition Data
Calories, macros, vitamins, and minerals — everything you need to track your diet properly.
Perfect For
- Food intolerance tracking: See exactly what's in each food to identify trigger ingredients
- Clean eating: Avoid ultra-processed foods by checking ingredient lists before buying
- Allergen management: Spot allergens instantly with personalised alerts
- Additive awareness: Know what E-numbers and preservatives you're consuming
- Health-conscious shopping: Make informed decisions at the supermarket
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, NutraSafe shows the complete ingredients list for every product you scan. Unlike calorie counting apps like MyFitnessPal which only show nutrition numbers, NutraSafe displays every ingredient including additives, preservatives, E-numbers, and allergens.
MyFitnessPal is designed for calorie and macro tracking, not ingredient transparency. Its database is crowd-sourced and users typically only enter calorie data. If you want to see what's actually in your food, you need an ingredients-focused app like NutraSafe.
Yes, with NutraSafe you can scan any UK product barcode to instantly see the full ingredients list. It works with products from Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl, and other UK supermarkets.
Yes, scanning products to see ingredients is completely free. You can scan unlimited barcodes and view full ingredients lists, additive safety ratings, and allergen warnings at no cost. Premium (£2.99/month) adds unlimited food diary logging.