Published benchmark · 70 meals

How accurate is Wisely?

We logged 70 meals and compared Wisely's calorie estimates against trusted reference values, alongside MyFitnessPal on the exact same inputs. Tap any row to see the full breakdown.

90/100

Wisely

71/100

MyFitnessPal

Score = calorie accuracy (100 minus the average % error vs reference). Higher is better.

Test Ref Wisely MFP Wisely MFP

Simple

Single-ingredient foods with exact USDA reference values.

Wisely93 MFP75

1 medium banana 105 105 105 100 100

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	105	105
Protein	1.3g	1.3g
Carbs	27g	27g
Fat	0.4g	0.4g

Wisely identified this as
“Medium Banana”

MyFitnessPal: 105 cal · score 100/100

No manual correction

2 large eggs 156 155 140 99 90

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	156	155
Protein	12.6g	13g
Carbs	1.1g	1g
Fat	10.6g	11g

Wisely identified this as
“Two Large Eggs”

MyFitnessPal: 140 cal · score 90/100

No manual correction

1 cup cooked white rice 205 205 242 100 82

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	205	205
Protein	4.3g	4.2g
Carbs	44.5g	45g
Fat	0.4g	0.4g

Wisely identified this as
“Cooked White Rice”

MyFitnessPal: 242 cal · score 82/100

No manual correction

1 medium avocado 322 240 100 75 31

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	322	240
Protein	4g	3g
Carbs	17g	13g
Fat	29.5g	22g

Wisely identified this as
“Medium Avocado”

MyFitnessPal: 100 cal · score 31/100

No manual correction

6 oz grilled chicken breast 281 280 257 100 91

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	281	280
Protein	53g	52g
Carbs	0g	0g
Fat	6.1g	6g

Wisely identified this as
“Grilled Chicken Breast”

MyFitnessPal: 257 cal · score 91/100

No manual correction

1 cup whole milk 149 150 150 99 99

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	149	150
Protein	7.7g	8g
Carbs	11.7g	12g
Fat	8g	8g

Wisely identified this as
“Whole Milk”

MyFitnessPal: 150 cal · score 99/100

No manual correction

1 medium baked sweet potato 103 115 26 88 25

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	103	115
Protein	2.3g	2g
Carbs	23.6g	27g
Fat	0.2g	0g

Wisely identified this as
“Baked Sweet Potato”

MyFitnessPal: 26 cal · score 25/100

No manual correction

1 cup plain Greek yogurt 179 130 80 73 45

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	179	130
Protein	20g	23g
Carbs	9g	9g
Fat	6g	0g

Wisely identified this as
“Plain Greek Yogurt”

MyFitnessPal: 80 cal · score 45/100

No manual correction

1 tablespoon olive oil 119 119 119 100 100

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	119	119
Protein	0g	0g
Carbs	0g	0g
Fat	13.5g	13.5g

Wisely identified this as
“Olive Oil”

MyFitnessPal: 119 cal · score 100/100

No manual correction

100g raw salmon fillet 208 208 182 100 88

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	208	208
Protein	20g	20g
Carbs	0g	0g
Fat	13g	13g

Wisely identified this as
“Salmon Fillet”

MyFitnessPal: 182 cal · score 88/100

No manual correction

Homemade

Multi-ingredient home-cooked meals. Reference values are USDA composites for typical preparations. Wider tolerance (±20%) reflects natural variation in homemade food.

Wisely89 MFP76

grilled cheese sandwich 400 420 200 95 50

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	400	420
Protein	13g	14g
Carbs	33g	32g
Fat	23g	26g

Wisely identified this as
“Grilled Cheese Sandwich”

MyFitnessPal: 200 cal · score 50/100

No manual correction

scrambled eggs with toast and bacon 450 480 336 93 75

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	450	480
Protein	22g	24g
Carbs	30g	32g
Fat	26g	28g

Wisely identified this as
“Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, and Toast”

MyFitnessPal: 336 cal · score 75/100

No manual correction

spaghetti with meat sauce 437 620 329 58 75

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	437	620
Protein	20g	28g
Carbs	60g	85g
Fat	12g	18g

Wisely identified this as
“Spaghetti Bolognese”

MyFitnessPal: 329 cal · score 75/100

No manual correction

chicken stir fry with rice 485 580 345 80 71

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	485	580
Protein	30g	35g
Carbs	55g	75g
Fat	14g	15g

Wisely identified this as
“Chicken Stir Fry with Rice”

MyFitnessPal: 345 cal · score 71/100

No manual correction

turkey and cheese sandwich 360 420 360 83 100

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	360	420
Protein	25g	24g
Carbs	33g	38g
Fat	12g	18g

Wisely identified this as
“Turkey and Cheese Sandwich”

MyFitnessPal: 360 cal · score 100/100

No manual correction

bowl of oatmeal with banana and honey 335 340 320 99 96

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	335	340
Protein	8g	7g
Carbs	65g	72g
Fat	5g	4g

Wisely identified this as
“Oatmeal with Banana and Honey”

MyFitnessPal: 320 cal · score 96/100

No manual correction

caesar salad with grilled chicken 450 480 440 93 98

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	450	480
Protein	38g	38g
Carbs	12g	12g
Fat	28g	32g

Wisely identified this as
“Chicken Caesar Salad”

MyFitnessPal: 440 cal · score 98/100

No manual correction

peanut butter and jelly sandwich 400 380 373 95 93

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	400	380
Protein	13g	10g
Carbs	47g	45g
Fat	18g	18g

Wisely identified this as
“Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich”

MyFitnessPal: 373 cal · score 93/100

No manual correction

tuna salad sandwich 385 420 217 91 56

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	385	420
Protein	25g	22g
Carbs	35g	35g
Fat	15g	20g

Wisely identified this as
“Tuna Salad Sandwich”

MyFitnessPal: 217 cal · score 56/100

No manual correction

pancakes with butter and maple syrup 530 520 260 98 49

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	530	520
Protein	8g	9g
Carbs	80g	78g
Fat	18g	19g

Wisely identified this as
“Pancakes with Butter and Syrup”

MyFitnessPal: 260 cal · score 49/100

No manual correction

Restaurant

Chain restaurant items with officially published nutrition data.

Wisely98 MFP92

McDonald's Big Mac 590 590 550 100 93

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	590	590
Protein	25g	25g
Carbs	45g	46g
Fat	34g	34g

Wisely identified this as
“McDonald's Big Mac”

MyFitnessPal: 550 cal · score 93/100

No manual correction

Chick-fil-A original chicken sandwich 440 420 440 95 100

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	440	420
Protein	28g	28g
Carbs	41g	41g
Fat	19g	17g

Wisely identified this as
“Chick-fil-A Original Chicken Sandwich”

MyFitnessPal: 440 cal · score 100/100

No manual correction

Chipotle chicken burrito bowl 660 720 510 91 77

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	660	720
Protein	45g	42g
Carbs	70g	85g
Fat	22g	26g

Wisely identified this as
“Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl”

MyFitnessPal: 510 cal · score 77/100

No manual correction

Starbucks grande caramel frappuccino 380 380 410 100 92

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	380	380
Protein	4g	3g
Carbs	63g	59g
Fat	15g	15g

Wisely identified this as
“Starbucks Grande Caramel Frappuccino”

MyFitnessPal: 410 cal · score 92/100

No manual correction

Subway 6 inch turkey breast sub 260 280 350 92 65

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	260	280
Protein	18g	18g
Carbs	40g	46g
Fat	4.5g	3.5g

Wisely identified this as
“Subway 6-inch Turkey Breast Sub”

MyFitnessPal: 350 cal · score 65/100

No manual correction

Taco Bell crunchy taco 170 170 170 100 100

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	170	170
Protein	8g	8g
Carbs	13g	13g
Fat	10g	10g

Wisely identified this as
“Taco Bell Crunchy Taco”

MyFitnessPal: 170 cal · score 100/100

No manual correction

Wendy's Dave's Single 590 590 590 100 100

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	590	590
Protein	30g	29g
Carbs	39g	41g
Fat	34g	34g

Wisely identified this as
“Wendy's Dave's Single”

MyFitnessPal: 590 cal · score 100/100

No manual correction

large pepperoni pizza slice from Domino's 300 300 290 100 97

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	300	300
Protein	13g	12g
Carbs	33g	32g
Fat	13g	14g

Wisely identified this as
“Large Domino's Pepperoni Pizza Slice”

MyFitnessPal: 290 cal · score 97/100

No manual correction

Panda Express orange chicken entree 490 490 490 100 100

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	490	490
Protein	25g	24g
Carbs	51g	43g
Fat	23g	24g

Wisely identified this as
“Panda Express Orange Chicken”

MyFitnessPal: 490 cal · score 100/100

No manual correction

In-N-Out Double-Double 670 670 670 100 100

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	670	670
Protein	37g	37g
Carbs	39g	39g
Fat	41g	41g

Wisely identified this as
“In-N-Out Double-Double”

MyFitnessPal: 670 cal · score 100/100

No manual correction

International

Non-US dishes commonly ordered at restaurants. Reference values from global government nutrition databases (MEXT Japan, KFCT Korea, Thai FCD, PhilFCT, TurKomp, FAO, CARICOM) cross-referenced with USDA/Nutritionix. Wider tolerance (±25%) reflects variation across restaurants and regional preparations.

Wisely84 MFP57

chicken tikka masala with naan bread 750 780 530 96 71

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	750	780
Protein	43g	38g
Carbs	60g	65g
Fat	38g	42g

Wisely identified this as
“Chicken Tikka Masala with Naan”

MyFitnessPal: 530 cal · score 71/100

No manual correction

beef pho 450 450 638 100 58

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	450	450
Protein	30g	30g
Carbs	55g	60g
Fat	10g	8g

Wisely identified this as
“Beef Pho”

MyFitnessPal: 638 cal · score 58/100

No manual correction

okonomiyaki 550 580 666 95 79

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	550	580
Protein	20g	22g
Carbs	60g	45g
Fat	25g	34g

Wisely identified this as
“Okonomiyaki”

MyFitnessPal: 666 cal · score 79/100

No manual correction

tteokbokki 330 380 420 85 73

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	330	380
Protein	7g	6g
Carbs	70g	78g
Fat	5g	4g

Wisely identified this as
“Tteokbokki”

MyFitnessPal: 420 cal · score 73/100

No manual correction

doro wot with injera 650 680 10 95 2

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	650	680
Protein	35g	32g
Carbs	70g	85g
Fat	25g	22g

Wisely identified this as
“Doro Wat with Injera”

MyFitnessPal: 10 cal · score 2/100

No manual correction

3 birria tacos 900 780 160 87 18

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	900	780
Protein	45g	42g
Carbs	60g	45g
Fat	50g	48g

Wisely identified this as
“Birria Tacos”

MyFitnessPal: 160 cal · score 18/100

No manual correction

khao soi 600 680 666 87 89

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	600	680
Protein	25g	32g
Carbs	60g	55g
Fat	30g	38g

Wisely identified this as
“Khao Soi”

MyFitnessPal: 666 cal · score 89/100

No manual correction

mapo tofu with rice 560 680 482 79 86

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	560	680
Protein	25g	24g
Carbs	65g	82g
Fat	22g	28g

Wisely identified this as
“Mapo Tofu with Rice”

MyFitnessPal: 482 cal · score 86/100

No manual correction

lamb shawarma plate with hummus and rice 850 780 240 92 28

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	850	780
Protein	45g	38g
Carbs	80g	65g
Fat	38g	42g

Wisely identified this as
“Lamb Shawarma Plate”

MyFitnessPal: 240 cal · score 28/100

No manual correction

jollof rice with chicken 550 650 393 82 71

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	550	650
Protein	30g	32g
Carbs	70g	75g
Fat	18g	24g

Wisely identified this as
“Jollof Rice with Chicken”

MyFitnessPal: 393 cal · score 71/100

No manual correction

pork adobo with rice 520 680 454 69 87

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	520	680
Protein	30g	28g
Carbs	55g	65g
Fat	20g	32g

Wisely identified this as
“Pork Adobo with Rice”

MyFitnessPal: 454 cal · score 87/100

No manual correction

ceviche 180 320 82 22 46

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	180	320
Protein	25g	35g
Carbs	12g	25g
Fat	3g	8g

Wisely identified this as
“Ceviche”

MyFitnessPal: 82 cal · score 46/100

No manual correction

iskender kebab 750 950 910 73 79

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	750	950
Protein	40g	45g
Carbs	55g	65g
Fat	40g	58g

Wisely identified this as
“Iskender Kebab”

MyFitnessPal: 910 cal · score 79/100

No manual correction

khachapuri 850 850 556 100 65

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	850	850
Protein	30g	32g
Carbs	80g	95g
Fat	45g	38g

Wisely identified this as
“Khachapuri Adjaruli”

MyFitnessPal: 556 cal · score 65/100

No manual correction

jerk chicken with rice and peas 650 680 2042 95 0

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	650	680
Protein	40g	38g
Carbs	75g	72g
Fat	20g	26g

Wisely identified this as
“Jerk Chicken with Rice and Peas”

MyFitnessPal: 2042 cal · score 0/100

No manual correction

Typos

These inputs are intentionally misspelled to test how each tool handles real-world typing errors. The reference values are for the correctly-spelled food.

Wisely81 MFP47

chiken parmasan 570 680 60 81 11

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	570	680
Protein	40g	45g
Carbs	35g	35g
Fat	28g	38g

Wisely identified this as
“Chicken Parmesan”

Typed “chiken parmasan” → means “chicken parmesan”

MyFitnessPal: 60 cal · score 11/100

No manual correction

mackdonal chiken nugits 10 piece 420 410 270 98 64

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	420	410
Protein	23g	23g
Carbs	25g	25g
Fat	25g	24g

Wisely identified this as
“McDonald's 10-piece Chicken McNuggets”

Typed “mackdonal chiken nugits 10 piece” → means “McDonald's chicken nuggets 10 piece”

MyFitnessPal: 270 cal · score 64/100

No manual correction

starbux vanila latte grande 250 250 70 100 28

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	250	250
Protein	13g	8g
Carbs	37g	35g
Fat	6g	9g

Wisely identified this as
“Starbucks Grande Vanilla Latte”

Typed “starbux vanila latte grande” → means “Starbucks vanilla latte grande”

MyFitnessPal: 70 cal · score 28/100

No manual correction

avacado tost with egg 350 320 120 91 34

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	350	320
Protein	13g	12g
Carbs	28g	22g
Fat	20g	21g

Wisely identified this as
“Avocado Toast with Egg”

Typed “avacado tost with egg” → means “avocado toast with egg”

MyFitnessPal: 120 cal · score 34/100

No manual correction

ceasar salid with croutons 360 450 190 75 53

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	360	450
Protein	10g	8g
Carbs	18g	15g
Fat	28g	40g

Wisely identified this as
“Caesar Salad”

Typed “ceasar salid with croutons” → means “caesar salad with croutons”

MyFitnessPal: 190 cal · score 53/100

No manual correction

choclate chip cooky 220 180 97 82 44

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	220	180
Protein	2.5g	2g
Carbs	30g	24g
Fat	11g	9g

Wisely identified this as
“Chocolate Chip Cookie”

Typed “choclate chip cooky” → means “chocolate chip cookie”

MyFitnessPal: 97 cal · score 44/100

No manual correction

fettachini alfrado 490 850 415 27 85

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	490	850
Protein	15g	22g
Carbs	55g	95g
Fat	22g	42g

Wisely identified this as
“Fettuccine Alfredo”

Typed “fettachini alfrado” → means “fettuccine alfredo”

MyFitnessPal: 415 cal · score 85/100

No manual correction

2 slise peporoni piza 596 580 100 97 17

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	596	580
Protein	24g	24g
Carbs	66g	62g
Fat	26g	26g

Wisely identified this as
“Pepperoni Pizza”

Typed “2 slise peporoni piza” → means “2 slices pepperoni pizza”

MyFitnessPal: 100 cal · score 17/100

No manual correction

greak yogert with hunny 200 210 100 95 50

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	200	210
Protein	18g	20g
Carbs	25g	25g
Fat	4g	3g

Wisely identified this as
“Greek Yogurt with Honey”

Typed “greak yogert with hunny” → means “greek yogurt with honey”

MyFitnessPal: 100 cal · score 50/100

No manual correction

turky club sandwitch 500 680 420 64 84

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	500	680
Protein	30g	32g
Carbs	40g	55g
Fat	25g	36g

Wisely identified this as
“Turkey Club Sandwich”

Typed “turky club sandwitch” → means “turkey club sandwich”

MyFitnessPal: 420 cal · score 84/100

No manual correction

Portions

Precisely portioned foods with specific weights or measurements. Tests accuracy when exact serving sizes are provided.

Wisely98 MFP81

200g chicken breast, grilled 330 330 474 100 56

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	330	330
Protein	62g	62g
Carbs	0g	0g
Fat	7g	7g

Wisely identified this as
“Grilled Chicken Breast”

MyFitnessPal: 474 cal · score 56/100

No manual correction

50g rolled oats, dry 190 190 188 100 99

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	190	190
Protein	6.5g	7g
Carbs	33g	34g
Fat	3.5g	3g

Wisely identified this as
“Rolled Oats”

MyFitnessPal: 188 cal · score 99/100

No manual correction

150g cooked brown rice 166 165 263 99 42

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	166	165
Protein	3.5g	3.5g
Carbs	34g	34.5g
Fat	1.3g	1.2g

Wisely identified this as
“Cooked Brown Rice”

MyFitnessPal: 263 cal · score 42/100

No manual correction

2.5 oz cheddar cheese 286 285 283 100 99

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	286	285
Protein	18g	18g
Carbs	2g	1g
Fat	23g	23g

Wisely identified this as
“Cheddar Cheese Snack”

MyFitnessPal: 283 cal · score 99/100

No manual correction

250ml whole milk 153 150 155 98 99

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	153	150
Protein	8g	8g
Carbs	12g	12g
Fat	8g	8g

Wisely identified this as
“Whole Milk”

MyFitnessPal: 155 cal · score 99/100

No manual correction

30g almonds 174 170 178 98 98

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	174	170
Protein	6g	6g
Carbs	6g	6g
Fat	15g	15g

Wisely identified this as
“Almonds”

MyFitnessPal: 178 cal · score 98/100

No manual correction

1/2 cup peanut butter 756 750 824 99 91

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	756	750
Protein	32g	32g
Carbs	28g	24g
Fat	64g	64g

Wisely identified this as
“Peanut Butter Snack”

MyFitnessPal: 824 cal · score 91/100

No manual correction

85g dark chocolate 70% 510 500 168 98 33

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	510	500
Protein	6g	6g
Carbs	40g	38g
Fat	37g	36g

Wisely identified this as
“Dark Chocolate (70%)”

MyFitnessPal: 168 cal · score 33/100

No manual correction

300g Atlantic salmon fillet, baked 549 624 240 86 44

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	549	624
Protein	60g	60g
Carbs	0g	0g
Fat	33g	40.5g

Wisely identified this as
“Baked Atlantic Salmon”

MyFitnessPal: 240 cal · score 44/100

No manual correction

120g cooked pasta 188 195 188 96 100

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	188	195
Protein	7g	7g
Carbs	37g	40g
Fat	1.1g	1g

Wisely identified this as
“Cooked Pasta”

MyFitnessPal: 188 cal · score 100/100

No manual correction

2 tbsp honey 128 128 130 100 98

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	128	128
Protein	0.1g	0.2g
Carbs	35g	35g
Fat	0g	0g

Wisely identified this as
“Honey”

MyFitnessPal: 130 cal · score 98/100

No manual correction

175g plain Greek yogurt 103 105 100 98 97

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	103	105
Protein	18g	18g
Carbs	7g	6g
Fat	0.7g	0g

Wisely identified this as
“Plain Greek Yogurt”

MyFitnessPal: 100 cal · score 97/100

No manual correction

100g raw broccoli 34 34 30 100 88

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	34	34
Protein	2.8g	2.8g
Carbs	7g	6.6g
Fat	0.4g	0.4g

Wisely identified this as
“Raw Broccoli”

MyFitnessPal: 30 cal · score 88/100

No manual correction

4 oz ground beef 80/20, cooked 307 285 270 93 88

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	307	285
Protein	30g	22g
Carbs	0g	0g
Fat	20g	21g

Wisely identified this as
“Ground Beef”

MyFitnessPal: 270 cal · score 88/100

No manual correction

45g whey protein powder 173 170 150 98 87

Macro	Reference	Wisely
Calories	173	170
Protein	36g	36g
Carbs	4g	4g
Fat	2g	1g

Wisely identified this as
“Whey Protein Shake”

MyFitnessPal: 150 cal · score 87/100

No manual correction

Methodology

The test set. 70 meals across six categories: single-ingredient foods, multi-ingredient home cooking, chain-restaurant items, international dishes, intentionally misspelled inputs, and precisely weighed portions. Each meal is typed as plain text, exactly as a person would, then sent to Wisely's normal food-analysis model with no photo and no manual correction.

Reference values. Calorie references come from USDA FoodData Central, official restaurant nutrition pages, and government food databases for international dishes. Restaurant references include official nutrition information from McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Subway, Taco Bell, and In-N-Out. International references include Japan's MEXT food composition tables and databases catalogued by FAO/INFOODS. Protein, carb, and fat references use the same sources.

Scoring. The headline number is calorie accuracy: 100 − |estimate − reference| / reference, averaged across meals and clamped to 0 to 100. We use calorie accuracy for the head-to-head because it can be computed identically for every tool. Wisely's “all macros” score additionally weights protein, carbs, and fat (calories 40%, protein 25%, carbs 20%, fat 15%).

MyFitnessPal. MyFitnessPal figures reflect the top search result for each input, the experience a real user gets, scored against the same references with the same formula.

Publisher and review. This benchmark is published by EthicsLab Limited, the company that develops Wisely. It is a first-party evaluation and has not been independently reviewed. No individual medical or nutrition reviewer is claimed.

Limitations. The 70 selected meals are a practical test set, not a statistically representative sample of every food, cuisine, portion, locale, or app workflow. The test measures text logging only, uses one top MyFitnessPal search result per input, and cannot remove normal variation between recipes or reference databases. Results may change as either product, its search results, or source data changes. This benchmark evaluates estimation performance; it is not medical advice or a substitute for laboratory measurement. See the full methodology and limitations.

Corrections and updates. We re-evaluate this page when the model, test set, scoring method, or source data materially changes. To report an error, email support@wisely.fit. Our correction, attribution, and update standards are described in the editorial policy.

Benchmark results last updated June 15, 2026. Methodology disclosures last updated August 16, 2026.

Accuracy FAQ

How accurate is Wisely at counting calories?

Across 70 meals logged as plain text, Wisely's calorie estimates scored 90/100 against trusted reference values, about 90% accuracy on average. On the same inputs, MyFitnessPal scored 71/100. When protein, carbs and fat are weighed in too, Wisely's combined macro score is 88/100.

How is the accuracy measured?

We type each meal as plain text, with no photo and no manual fixes, and send it to Wisely's normal food-analysis model. Each estimate is compared against reference values from USDA FoodData Central, official restaurant nutrition pages, and government food databases. The score is calorie accuracy: 100 minus the average percentage error versus the reference, clamped to 0 to 100.

How does Wisely compare to MyFitnessPal?

Wisely was more accurate than MyFitnessPal in every category we tested. The gap is widest on international dishes (Wisely 84 vs MyFitnessPal 57) and misspelled inputs (Wisely 81 vs MyFitnessPal 47), where keyword search struggles. On well-known chain-restaurant items both do well (Wisely 98 vs MyFitnessPal 92).

Does Wisely handle typos and misspellings?

Yes. On intentionally misspelled inputs like “chiken parmasan” or “avacado tost with egg”, Wisely scored 81/100 versus MyFitnessPal's 47/100. Because Wisely understands the meal rather than matching a database keyword, a typo rarely throws off the estimate.

Why isn't it 100% accurate?

Calories in real food vary. The same dish differs by recipe, restaurant, portion size, and how it's cooked, and even reference databases disagree. Wisely gives an honest best estimate from what you describe; the more specific you are (portions, weights, ingredients), the closer it gets. It's a guide, not a lab measurement.

Is photo logging more accurate than text?

This benchmark is text-only, to compare fairly against a database app. In everyday use Wisely is camera-first: a photo adds visual cues about portion size and preparation that a short text description can't, which usually helps. Text logging is the floor, not the ceiling.

Can I correct an estimate if it looks off?

Yes. Every estimate is editable, and you can tell Wisely what was wrong in plain language (“it was a large bowl”, “add grilled chicken”) and it re-estimates the whole meal. The numbers in this benchmark use zero manual corrections, so they're the raw first estimate.

Is this benchmark reproducible?

Yes. It runs the exact same 70 public test inputs through Wisely's live food-analysis endpoint and scores them against published reference values with a fixed formula. We can re-run it any time the model changes, and the page updates from the results.

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