Food Composition Calculator & Meal Builder

Count carbohydrates in Bread Units (BU / ХЕ), model carbohydrate ratios, build custom meals, and verify nutrient density across balanced dietary frameworks.

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FruitsNOVA 1 (Whole Food)1 medium apple (182g)

Apple, Medium

Portion Weight:
g
95 kcalC: 25gP: 0.5gF: 0.3gFiber: 4.4g
PRAL-3.49 mEq
Carb Units (10g)2.5
Carb Units (12g)2.08
Carb Units (15g)1.7
Key Micronutrients (% Adult Daily Value):
Vitamin C (8.4 mg)9% DV
Potassium (195 mg)6% DV
Magnesium (9 mg)2% DV
Calcium (11 mg)1% DV
Iron (0.2 mg)1% DV
Zinc (0.1 mg)1% DV
Folate (5 mcg)1% DV
Food composition data from USDA, CIQUAL, and Open Food Facts.
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Platform Features

Four Pillars of Nutritional Analysis

Beyond basic calorie counting. Unitrition combines relative glycemic dynamics, micronutrient coverage, and food processing classification.

Relative Index

Glycemic Load Timeline

Relative postprandial glycemic load timeline, peak indices, and available carbs from USDA and CIQUAL datasets.

Interaction Notes

Nutrient Interaction Notes

Highlight nutrient pairings (Iron with Vitamin C) and common mineral absorption interactions.

Public Lists

NOVA Classification & Additive Lookup

Identify ultra-processed foods, emulsifiers, sweeteners, and additives based on Open Food Facts datasets.

10g · 12g · 15g Standards

Global Carb Units Converter

Convert grams of available carbohydrates into 10g (UK/DE), 12g (EU), or 15g (US) standards.

Interactive Tour

Explore the Meal Builder Analytics

Assemble ingredients dynamically and observe real-time nutrient distribution across four analytical tabs.

GL: 6 (Low)

Sample Plate: Salmon + Avocado + Spinach + Quinoa

Total Weight: 420g • 510 kcal • 2.1 Bread Units

Glycemic Load TimelineLow Relative Glycemic Impact
Baseline (1.0x)Moderate Peak @ 45mReturn @ 120m
0 min30 min60 min90 min120 min
Net Carbs25.2 g
Carb Units (10g)2.5
Carb Units (12g)2.1
Designed For You

Who is Unitrition Built For?

Whether counting carbohydrates, balancing nutrients, or following specific dietary frameworks.

Carb Counting, Portions, Flexibility

Carbohydrate & Unit Modeling

Eliminate guesswork with 10g/12g/15g carb accounting, portion conversions, and glycemic dynamic calculations.

  • 10g (DE/UK) / 12g (EU/RU) / 15g (ADA) Carb Standards
  • Standardized 10g / 12g / 15g Carbohydrate Counting
  • Postprandial Absorption Timing Guides
Carb Units & Bread Unit Calculator
Performance, Energy, Composition

Nutrition Enthusiasts & Athletes

Analyze nutritional balance, macronutrient distribution, and whole-food ingredients.

  • 120-Min Postprandial CGM Curve Modeling
  • Nutrient Synergies (Iron + C, Lipid Carriers)
  • NOVA 4 Additive & Emulsifier Elimination
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DASH, FODMAP, Mediterranean, Keto

Targeted Nutrition Frameworks

Explore nutrient balances (sodium, potassium, calcium) with informational dietary indicators.

  • Renal Kidney Mineral Safety (Potassium/Phosphorus)
  • DASH & Cardiac Sodium Limits
  • Low-FODMAP & AIP Gut Sensitivity Frameworks
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Feature Breakdown

How Unitrition Compares

Standard apps count calories. Unitrition models complete nutritional balance and food composition.

Carbohydrate & Caloric Analysis

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Net Carbs + Glycemic Load (GL) + Macro Split

Standard Trackers

Basic calories & total carbs

Regional Carb Units (10g, 12g, 15g)

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Full global standards (SED, EU, ADA)

Standard Trackers

Not supported

Glycemic Load Timeline Simulation

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Mathematical 120-min relative load model

Standard Trackers

Not available

Nutrient Synergy & Antagonist Engine

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Active bio-availability & blocker warnings

Standard Trackers

Ignored

NOVA 4 UPF & Additive Detection

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WHO/FDA database ingredient auditing

Standard Trackers

Not available

15+ Specialized Dietary Framework Checks

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Framework reference checks (DASH, FODMAP, Keto...)

Standard Trackers

Generic macro goals only

Data Privacy & Local Storage

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Private local storage in your browser

Standard Trackers

Server cloud, ad-targeted monetization

Advanced Tools

Next-Generation Input & Comprehensive Dietary Summaries

Save time logging meals and generate one-page dietary summaries for your healthcare consultations.

Multimodal AI Meal Logging

Snap a photo of your plate or describe your meal by voice in English or Spanish. The AI instantly extracts ingredients, estimates portion weights, and computes full macronutrients.

Photo-to-Macros

Instant plate ingredient & gram segmentation.

Multilingual Voice

Natural conversational voice logging in EN & ES.

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Dietary Consultation PDF Summary

Export a clean, professional summary of your meal plate, macronutrient distribution, glycemic projection, and micronutrient coverage ready for your healthcare consultation.

Dietary Standard

Clean Bread Units (BU), macros, and mineral tables.

1-Click Print & PDF

A4 optimized layout without web clutter.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Bread Units, glycemic loads, and food composition frameworks.

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Assemble your meal, convert Bread Units and nutrient balance, or explore nutrient density across 10+ diets for free.