Quick Summary
- Choose NutraSafe if: You want vitamin/mineral tracking, E-number scanning, UK-focused database, or food reaction tracking
- Choose MyFitnessPal if: You want the largest food database, community features, or extensive exercise logging
- Price: NutraSafe Premium £2.99/month vs MyFitnessPal Premium £15.99/month
Feature Comparison Table
| Feature | NutraSafe | MyFitnessPal |
|---|---|---|
| Calorie Tracking | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Macro Tracking (Protein/Carbs/Fat) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Vitamin Tracking (A, C, D) | ✓ Free | Premium only |
| B Vitamin Tracking | ✓ B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12 | ✗ Not available |
| Magnesium Tracking | ✓ Yes | ✗ Not available |
| Additive/E-Number Scanning | ✓ Yes with safety ratings | ✗ No |
| Full Ingredients List | ✓ Shows all ingredients | ✗ No ingredients shown |
| Food Database Size | UK verified products | 20M+ global products |
| UK Food Focus | ✓ UK supermarkets | US-focused |
| Database Accuracy | Verified from labels | User-submitted (variable) |
| Food Reaction Tracking | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Expiry Date Tracker | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Fasting Timer | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Exercise Integration | Apple Health | ✓ Extensive (50+ apps) |
| Recipe Import | ✗ Manual only | ✓ URL import |
| Community/Social | ✗ No | ✓ Forums, friends |
| Free Daily Logs | 5 foods/day | Unlimited |
| Premium Price | £2.99/month | £15.99/month |
Where MyFitnessPal Wins
We'll be honest about MyFitnessPal's strengths:
- Database size: With 20M+ foods, MyFitnessPal has almost any food you can think of. NutraSafe's database is comprehensive for UK products but smaller overall.
- Exercise integrations: MyFitnessPal connects to 50+ fitness apps and devices. NutraSafe currently only syncs with Apple Health.
- Recipe import: You can paste a recipe URL and MyFitnessPal calculates nutrition. NutraSafe requires manual entry.
- Community features: Forums, friend challenges, and social motivation. NutraSafe has no social features.
- Free food logging: MyFitnessPal free lets you log unlimited foods. NutraSafe free limits you to 5 per day.
Where NutraSafe Wins
- Vitamin and mineral tracking: NutraSafe tracks all B vitamins and magnesium which MyFitnessPal cannot do (even with Premium). This matters if you're monitoring nutrient deficiencies.
- Additive scanning: Scan any barcode to see E-numbers with safety ratings. MyFitnessPal doesn't identify additives at all.
- Full ingredients list: NutraSafe shows the complete ingredients list for every product you scan. MyFitnessPal only shows nutrition numbers - you can't see what's actually in the food.
- UK food accuracy: NutraSafe's database is specifically built for UK supermarket products with verified nutrition data from labels. MyFitnessPal's user-submitted entries often have errors.
- Food reaction tracking: Log how foods make you feel and discover patterns. Useful for identifying intolerances without expensive tests.
- Extra tools: Expiry date reminders and allergen alerts - features MyFitnessPal doesn't have.
- Price: Premium is £2.99/month vs MyFitnessPal's £15.99/month - over 5x cheaper.
Micronutrient Tracking: The Key Difference
This is the biggest difference between the apps. MyFitnessPal only tracks nutrients required on US food labels:
- Vitamin A, C, D
- Calcium, Iron, Potassium
- Sodium, Fibre, Sugar
MyFitnessPal cannot track:
- B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12)
- Magnesium
- Zinc
- Selenium
- Phosphorus
NutraSafe tracks all of these. If you're concerned about energy levels (B vitamins), muscle function (magnesium), or immune health (zinc), NutraSafe gives you visibility that MyFitnessPal simply can't provide.
Database Accuracy
MyFitnessPal's 20 million foods sounds impressive, but there's a catch: anyone can add foods, and many entries contain errors. You might find multiple entries for the same product with different calorie counts.
NutraSafe uses verified data from product labels, focusing specifically on UK supermarket products. The database is smaller but more reliable for UK users.
Our Verdict
Choose NutraSafe if you want to track vitamins and minerals beyond basic macros, care about food additives, need UK-specific food data, or want to track food reactions.
Choose MyFitnessPal if you primarily want calorie counting with the largest possible food database, need extensive exercise app integrations, or value community features.
Or use both: Some users scan additives with NutraSafe and track exercise with MyFitnessPal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does MyFitnessPal track vitamins?
Partially. MyFitnessPal Premium tracks vitamins A, C, and D, plus calcium and iron. It does not track B vitamins or magnesium. The free version only shows calories and macros.
Is MyFitnessPal accurate for UK foods?
It can be, but quality varies. MyFitnessPal relies on user-submitted entries, and many UK products have multiple entries with different data. You need to verify entries are correct. NutraSafe uses verified UK label data.
Which app is better for weight loss?
Both work well for weight loss through calorie tracking. MyFitnessPal has more exercise integrations. NutraSafe helps you understand food quality beyond just calories, which some find useful for sustainable healthy eating.
Can I switch from MyFitnessPal to NutraSafe?
Yes, but you'll need to start fresh - there's no data import. Many users run both apps during transition.