Guides: eating better without the math

Guides from Calories Not Count on eating better without counting every calorie: omega-3 balance, healthy food swaps, food diary tips and calorie app comparisons.

• Cronometer vs MyFitnessPal (and a Third Option)

  Cronometer vs MyFitnessPal compared on data accuracy, micronutrients, free tier and everyday use — who each fits, plus a third option if you'd rather not count.

• Food Diary App: How to Keep One You'll Actually Stick With

  How to keep a food diary app going past week two: what to log and skip, when a photo diary works, a 10-minute weekly review and what to look for in an app.

• Healthy Food Swaps: 25 Easy Upgrades With Real Numbers

  25 healthy food swaps for breakfast, snacks, sauces, sweets and drinks, each with per-serving calories, sugar, saturated fat and fiber so you see what you gain.

• MyFitnessPal Alternative: Tracking Food Without Counting Every Calorie

  Looking for a MyFitnessPal alternative? Why people switch, the main options by approach, and how a food-quality tracker with photo and barcode logging works.

• Omega-3 vs Omega-6: The Balance That Matters

  Omega-3 vs omega-6 explained: how the two fats differ, what the ratio really means, the best food sources with numbers, and whether 3-6-9 supplements help.

• Photo Calorie Counter: How Accurate Is AI Food Recognition?

  How a photo calorie counter works, where AI food recognition goes wrong — hidden oil, sauces, portion depth, mixed dishes — better photos and when to weigh.

• Vegan Omega-3: Plant Sources That Actually Work

  Vegan omega-3 without guesswork: ALA vs EPA and DHA, the best plant foods with real numbers, when algae oil makes sense, and simple daily targets.

Also: calories, nutrition and swaps for 150 foods and “is X healthier than Y?” comparisons.

This page is for general information and is not a substitute for advice from a doctor or registered dietitian. With a medical condition, pregnancy or a therapeutic diet, talk to your doctor.