Quick Comparison
| Feature | NutraSafe | Lose It |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | £2.99/month | $39.99/year (~£2.65/month) |
| UK Food Database | ✓ Built for UK | ⚠ Primarily US |
| Barcode Scanner | ✓ UK products | ✓ Primarily US products |
| Calorie Tracking | ✓ Full tracking | ✓ Core feature |
| Macro Tracking | ✓ Protein, carbs, fat | ✓ Available |
| Micronutrient Tracking | ✓ 25+ vitamins/minerals | ⚠ Limited in free |
| Additive Scanner | ✓ Full E-number database | ✗ Not available |
| Allergen Detection | ✓ All 14 UK allergens | ✗ Not available |
| Food Reaction Tracking | ✓ Symptom diary | ✗ Not available |
| Expiry Tracking | ✓ Use By reminders | ✗ Not available |
| Intermittent Fasting | ✓ Built-in timer | ✗ Not available |
Where Lose It Excels
Lose It has been a popular calorie counting app since 2008:
- Simple interface: Clean, focused calorie tracking experience
- Weight loss focus: Designed specifically for weight loss goals
- Social features: Challenges and community support
- Snap It: Photo recognition for food logging
- Device integrations: Syncs with fitness trackers and scales
Where NutraSafe Excels
NutraSafe offers more comprehensive features for UK users:
- UK food database: Major UK supermarket products included
- Additive scanning: See E-numbers and additives in products
- Allergen detection: All 14 UK allergens identified
- Micronutrient tracking: 25+ vitamins and minerals
- Reaction tracking: Log symptoms and identify food sensitivities
- Fasting timer: Built-in intermittent fasting support
- Expiry tracking: Never waste food with use-by reminders
Our Verdict
Choose Lose It if: You want a simple, focused calorie counter primarily for weight loss, value social challenges, or are based in the US where their database is strongest.
Choose NutraSafe if: You're in the UK and want local products, care about what's in your food beyond calories (additives, allergens), or want comprehensive tracking including vitamins, reactions, and fasting.
The UK Database Difference
Lose It's database is primarily built around American products. UK supermarket items often need to be manually added or may show US nutritional formats (cups instead of grams, different reference intakes).
NutraSafe uses a UK-focused database with products from Tesco, Sainsbury's, ASDA, Waitrose, and other British retailers — with correct British nutritional information per 100g.
More Than Calories
While Lose It focuses on calories for weight loss, NutraSafe takes a broader view of food. It's not just about how much you eat, but what's in your food:
- What additives and E-numbers are you consuming?
- Are there allergens you need to avoid?
- Are you getting enough vitamins and minerals?
- Which foods cause you problems?
Try NutraSafe Free
UK-focused food tracking with additive scanning, allergen detection, and comprehensive nutrition.
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