Are photo-based nutrition estimates exact?
No. A photo cannot confirm every ingredient or portion. Review the range and description, then edit or reject the estimate before logging.
Start with the nutrition source
When a PlateFit menu item has a source, open it to see where the nutrition information came from. Some high-confidence catalog items include a verification date. Check that the linked menu item and serving still match what the restaurant currently offers.
A catalog match is not the same as a guarantee about the dish in front of you. Restaurant recipes, portions, and preparation can change, and the meal you order may include adjustments.
Treat confidence labels as context
Published or verified menu data
Use the linked source and any verification date to check the item. The actual serving and recipe may still differ from published information.
Calculated or estimated nutrition
Customisations, meal descriptions, and food photos can produce estimates. PlateFit marks photo or description estimates as estimates and may show them as a range.
Limited information
If a match or nutrition source is incomplete, avoid treating missing values as zero or assuming an item is verified. Ask the restaurant for current details if accuracy matters.
Use the right food scanner for the item
For supported restaurant menus, PlateFit’s Premium menu scanner can detect dish names and match dishes it recognises to catalog information. For packaged food, the barcode scanner looks up the product in a food database and shows the listed serving details.
A scan is a starting point, not proof that every ingredient or portion has been identified. Check the product, serving size, source, and confidence before adding it to your food log.
Allergies and ingredients: nutrition data does not confirm that a dish is safe for an allergy or dietary restriction. Check the restaurant’s current ingredient and allergen information directly.
Questions about restaurant nutrition data
Does a barcode scan verify a restaurant meal?
No. Barcode lookup is for packaged food products. Restaurant dishes use menu information or an estimate when a suitable catalog match is not available.
Can I rely on a menu match for allergen safety?
No. Menu nutrition data is not an allergy guarantee. Confirm ingredients and cross-contact risks with the restaurant.