Show it or ask it
Take a photo of the food in front of you, scan a package, or type a question such as “burrito or poke bowl?”
Food guidance for real life
Heart-smart choices, without the guesswork.
Point PlateCompass at a meal, menu, nutrition label, or barcode. Get a clear cholesterol-aware read and one realistic idea for making the choice work better.
No calorie counting
No account required
Built for web and iPhone
PlateCompass
Cholesterol check
Salmon grain bowl
Meal photo
Good pick
Salmon brings unsaturated fats, while the grains and greens add useful fibre.
Ask for dressing on the side
How it works
From “what should I pick?” to a useful next step.
PlateCompass keeps the answer focused, practical, and easy to use in the moment.
Get the quick read
See a simple verdict with reasoning focused on saturated fat, fibre, whole grains, and the overall pattern.
Choose your next move
Use one achievable swap, addition, or portion idea — without turning the meal into a spreadsheet.
One compass, several signals
Useful wherever food decisions happen.
At home, at the grocery store, or ordering out, PlateCompass helps translate what you see into a more confident choice.
Meal photos
Get a high-level read on a plate and see which ingredients are helping — or where a modest change could help more.
Menu guidance
Scan several legible dishes at once and compare the options with cholesterol-aware context.
Labels and barcodes
Turn a dense nutrition panel or product barcode into a short explanation you can actually use.
Everyday comparisons
Ask about two foods in ordinary language. No perfect prompt, nutrition jargon, or manual logging needed.
Realistic swaps
Suggestions emphasize achievable substitutions and additions instead of labeling a whole meal as forbidden.
A weekly focus
Keep one small food swap in view and build momentum without counting every nutrient or chasing perfection.
Designed with restraint
- No account is required to use PlateCompass.
- No advertising profiles or cross-site tracking.
- Photos are processed only when you request a camera analysis.
- Typed questions and in-app history stay in the app.
Clear about data
Your photo takes a short, specific trip.
A camera check sends the image to the PlateCompass server and its configured AI provider so the result can be created. We do not build an ad profile from it or intentionally keep a copy. Barcode checks may also query Open Food Facts using the barcode number. Our policy explains the complete flow in plain language.
Read the privacy policyFrequently asked
The important questions, answered.
Is PlateCompass medical advice?
No. PlateCompass provides general food education and cannot diagnose, treat, or manage a medical condition. Use guidance from your clinician or registered dietitian for decisions about your health, medication, allergies, or a prescribed diet.
Does it count calories or require food logging?
No. The product is centered on practical cholesterol-relevant patterns and manageable swaps, not continuous calorie tracking.
Are photo results always accurate?
No image or AI analysis is perfect. Portions, ingredients, preparation methods, and blurry labels can all be misunderstood. Check packaging and ask restaurant staff when an ingredient or allergen matters.
What happens to a photo I scan?
It is sent to the PlateCompass server and an AI provider to create the requested result. PlateCompass does not intentionally store the image after processing. See the privacy policy for provider, logging, and contact-form details.
Can I scan a nutrition label without a barcode?
Yes. If the nutrition panel is legible, PlateCompass can read it directly. If only a barcode is clear, the app may look up public product facts from Open Food Facts.
A more useful food conversation
Have a question about PlateCompass?
Tell us what you are trying to decide, share product feedback, or ask about privacy and support.
Contact the PlateCompass team