How Aivy Works — AI Food Scanner

Upload a meal photo and Aivy's machine learning models analyze ingredients, estimate portion size and return calories, macros and a nutrition summary in seconds.

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Instant Analysis

Get a fast nutrition breakdown from a single photo.

Personalized Guidance

Save results and track progress with your AI coach.

Privacy-first

Images are processed securely — see our Privacy Policy for details.

How it works — step by step

1
Upload a photo
Take a clear photo of your meal (top-down works best) or upload an existing image.
2
Image processing & recognition
Aivy detects food items using computer vision models and identifies likely ingredients.
3
Portion & nutrition estimation
The model estimates portion size (relative) and maps items to nutrition databases to compute calories and macros.
4
Results & guidance
A summary is shown with calories, carbs, protein, fat and suggested next steps if you want to track it or save it.

Model, Data & Accuracy

Our predictions are generated by a deep learning model trained on thousands of labeled food images and nutrition pairs. The model combines object detection, classification and portion estimation to provide a best-effort nutrition estimate.

Accuracy varies by image quality and dish complexity — simple, single-item dishes (e.g., an apple, a piece of chicken) achieve higher accuracy than complex mixed dishes (e.g., stews, biryanis).

Limitations & Important Notes

Aivy provides estimates, not medical or clinical advice. Results should be used as a guideline only. Accuracy may be affected by:

  • Blurry or poorly-lit photos
  • No reference for portion size
  • Complex, multi-ingredient meals
  • Unusual or homemade recipes

If you have special dietary needs or medical conditions, consult a registered dietitian.

Step-by-step: Using Aivy

  1. Open the AI Scanner page and tap Scan a Food.
  2. Upload or capture a clear photo of your meal.
  3. Wait a few seconds while the model analyzes the image.
  4. View the nutrition summary — save or export it to your tracker.

Privacy & Data Handling

Images you upload are processed to generate predictions. We do not publicly share your images. For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

If you wish to delete your data, contact us via the contact page and we'll remove your images and associated results.

Disclaimer

Aivy is a digital tool for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis.

Frequently asked

Q: Are results exact?
A: No — they are estimates. Use them for tracking and guidance.

Q: Can I save results?
A: Yes — saving/tracking is available if you create an account.