Log meals by describing them. No database required.
Forge is an AI food logger that estimates calories, protein, carbs, and fat from plain-English meal descriptions. Instead of searching a food database, you describe what you ate and the AI does the math. It takes 5–10 seconds per meal.
Try it free — no account neededHow it works
Most food logging apps require you to search a database, find the closest match, adjust the serving size, and hope the entry is accurate. This works fine for packaged foods with barcodes. It breaks for everything else.
Forge works differently. You type what you ate the way you'd say it out loud, and the AI estimates the macros instantly.
You type: "Large chicken burrito bowl with rice, black beans, guac, sour cream, and a bit of cheese"
Forge returns: ~920 kcal · 55g protein · 98g carbs · 32g fat
Time taken: Under 10 seconds. Meal added to your log.
What Forge handles that databases don't
Restaurant meals
No database entry needed. Describe what you ordered and Forge estimates based on typical preparation.
Homemade dishes
Multi-ingredient meals like stews, stir-fries, and pasta that are impossible to search accurately.
Eyeballed portions
"A big handful of almonds" or "maybe 6 oz of salmon" — Forge estimates from natural language.
Packaged foods
Use the built-in barcode scanner for exact nutrition facts from Open Food Facts.
Who uses Forge for food logging
Forge is built for people who want to track macros consistently without the friction of a food database. That includes people cutting (who need accurate protein and calorie numbers), people in a lean bulk (watching a controlled surplus), and anyone who has quit tracking before because searching every meal was too slow.
The trade-off is precision: AI estimation is fast but not as accurate as scanning a barcode. For meals where exact numbers matter, use the barcode scanner. For everything else — especially restaurant meals and home cooking — the speed advantage makes it easier to actually stick with tracking.
Other features
- Personalized calorie and macro targets based on your stats, goal weight, and target pace
- AI workout builder — generates sessions around your goal, equipment, and training history
- AI weekly review of your food log and training
- Personal record tracking and weight trend charts
- Works as a PWA on any device — no download needed
Frequently asked questions
Is Forge's AI food logging accurate?
The AI provides estimates, not exact measurements. For common meals, estimates are typically within 10–15% of actual values — accurate enough for consistent macro tracking. For packaged foods where exact numbers matter, use the barcode scanner.
Do I need to set up an account?
No. Forge requires no account or sign-up. Open the app and start logging. Your data stays on your device.
Does it work for restaurant meals?
Yes — this is the primary use case. Describe what you ordered and Forge estimates based on typical restaurant preparation. It handles chains, cuisines, and multi-ingredient orders.
Is the AI food logger free?
Completely free. No subscription, no paywall, no limits on the number of meals you can log.
How is this different from MyFitnessPal?
MyFitnessPal is built around a food database — you search for food entries and adjust serving sizes. Forge replaces the database with AI estimation. Forge is also fully free with no account required, while MyFitnessPal limits features on its free tier and requires sign-up.