https://calso.app/blog/ Evidence-led guides on calorie tracking, with the studies cited. en YATECH Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://calso.app/blog/how-accurate-are-calorie-calculators https://calso.app/blog/how-accurate-are-calorie-calculators Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The formula behind most calorie calculators lands within 10% for 82% of adults. The activity level you pick adds more error. How to find your real number. https://calso.app/blog/can-ai-estimate-calories-from-a-photo https://calso.app/blog/can-ai-estimate-calories-from-a-photo Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Yes, but it guesses the grams, and the grams decide. Our own app got 3 of 10 weighed meals within 25%. How the estimate works, and what improves it. https://calso.app/blog/how-accurate-are-photo-calorie-counters https://calso.app/blog/how-accurate-are-photo-calorie-counters Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Across 52 studies, photo-based calorie estimates average 0.1% to 38% error, about what a person achieves. What the research says, and what it means for your day. https://calso.app/blog/counting-calories-without-a-food-scale https://calso.app/blog/counting-calories-without-a-food-scale Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Finger-width portions put 80% of foods within 25% of their true weight, against 29% for cups and spoons. Which foods you must weigh, and which you can safely eyeball. https://calso.app/blog/cal-ai-alternatives https://calso.app/blog/cal-ai-alternatives Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Cal AI belongs to MyFitnessPal since March 2026. What that changes, what the App Store listings actually show, and when each alternative is the right one.