Sources of recommendations
BitePal is a food tracking app designed to guide you toward more mindful eating habits. It offers insights into how different foods and products affect your body but is not meant for diagnosing, treating, or preventing any medical conditions, as it is not a medical device or app.
We do not provide guidance for individuals with specific dietary needs, such as food allergies, eating disorders, or diabetes, regarding any treatment. For medical advice or treatments, always consult with a healthcare professional before making health-related decisions.
The goal of the BitePal app is to educate you about the pros and cons of different products and to gently improve eating behavior through tracking habits, helping you to become more mindful of your daily meals.
Our app is based on publicly available information from sources listed below and it is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.
The calorie recommendation is based on the Mifflin-St. Jeor equation which gives the user a BMR (Basal metabolic rate) (see calculation below). Based on the BMR, activity level and goal we recommend the user a daily calorie intake amount.
BMI (Body Mass Index):
BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate):
TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure):
Our meal rating system is based on the dietary approaches described in these public guidelines:
The meal highlights content is based on these public sources of information:
Rich in Complex Carbs, Simple Carbs
Healthy Fats, Saturated Fats
Possible Trans Fats
Protein-Rich, Lack of Protein, Diverse Protein
Rich in Fiber
Rich in Vitamins & Minerals, Diverse in Nutrition, Natural
Macros-Balanced
We use this macronutrient ratio: carbohydrates 40-50%, protein 25-35%, fat 20-30%
Greens Booster, Lack of Greens
Processed Meat
Added Sugar
High in Salt