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MenuCal

About MenuCal

Our Mission

MenuCal helps you make informed dining decisions at your favorite restaurants. We believe everyone deserves access to accurate nutrition information without complicated signups or paywalls.

We obsess over verified data sources, much like the science-first team behindElementiaand their interactive periodic table.

What We Offer

  • Interactive Menu Builders: Build custom meals from 1000+ menu items across 15+ restaurant chains
  • Real-Time Nutrition Tracking: See calories, macros, and nutrition details update as you customize
  • Meal Comparison Tool: Compare nutrition side-by-side to find the healthiest options
  • Food Log: Track daily meals with private, local-only storage
  • Smart Order Optimizer: AI-powered meal recommendations based on your goals
  • Shareable Orders: Save and share custom meal combinations

Data Sources

Our nutrition information comes from official sources:

  • Restaurant Data: Sourced directly from official restaurant nutrition guides and websites
  • USDA Database: General food items use the USDA FoodData Central database
  • Regular Updates: We update our database regularly to reflect menu changes

Attribution: Each restaurant's data is sourced from their official nutrition information, last updated as indicated in our database.

Methodology

For restaurant menu builders, we calculate nutrition based on:

  • Official ingredient nutrition values
  • Standard portion sizes as specified by restaurants
  • Additive calculations for customizations

Limitations: Actual nutrition may vary based on preparation methods, portion sizes, and ingredient substitutions. Our calculations are estimates for informational purposes only.

Privacy-First Approach

MenuCal is designed with privacy at its core:

  • No Accounts Required: Use all features without signing up
  • Local Storage Only: Your food log, preferences, and saved orders stay in your browser
  • No Tracking: We don't track individual users or sell data
  • 100% Free: No premium tiers, no ads, no paywalls

Important Disclaimers

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer

MenuCal is NOT a substitute for professional medical, dietary, or nutritional advice. Always consult with qualified healthcare providers before making dietary changes, especially if you have medical conditions, allergies, or specific dietary needs.

⚠️ Accuracy Disclaimer

While we strive for accuracy, nutrition information is provided "as is" for informational purposes only. Restaurant menus, ingredients, and preparation methods may change. We cannot guarantee 100% accuracy of all nutrition data. Verify directly with restaurants for allergen and ingredient concerns.

Supported Restaurants

We currently support 15+ major restaurant chains including:

Chipotle
Subway
Starbucks
Panera Bread
Chick-fil-A
And more...

View all supported restaurants →

Technology

MenuCal is built with modern web technologies:

  • Nuxt.js: Fast, SEO-friendly Vue.js framework
  • IndexedDB: Client-side database for private local storage
  • Vercel AI Gateway: Optional AI-powered meal optimization
  • USDA API: General food nutrition data

Ready to start tracking your meals? Get started now →