Best Calorie Tracker With 100+ Nutrients (2026)

Most trackers track 6 nutrients. Cronometer tracks 84+. We measured which apps actually surface comprehensive nutrient data.

Top Pick: Cronometer Is Our Top Pick for Comprehensive Nutrients

Cronometer is our top pick for comprehensive nutrient tracking. It is in a category of one. The free tier surfaces 84+ nutrients including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and omega fatty acid breakdowns. No other mainstream calorie tracker offers comparable depth.

For users tracking for medical reasons, athletic performance, or restrictive diets, this is the only mainstream tool that takes nutrient adequacy seriously.

What We Tested

We compared 6 trackers’ nutrient tracking depth, free tier availability, database accuracy on nutrient values, gap-alert quality, and custom-target configurability. We logged 30 reference meals across each app and counted how many nutrients were tracked, displayed, and alertable.

Why Cronometer Wins for Nutrients

Three reasons.

First, the depth is unmatched. 84+ nutrients on free tier vs. MyNetDiary’s ~25 (Premium-only) and MyFitnessPal’s ~12 (Premium-only). The difference isn’t subtle.

Second, free-tier access. Most trackers paywall nutrient depth. Cronometer doesn’t. This means free-tier users have visibility into B12, omega-3 EPA/DHA, iodine, choline, vitamin K2, and amino acid breakdowns — nutrients most users don’t even know they’re missing.

Third, USDA alignment. The database is sourced from USDA FoodData Central, the Canadian Nutrient File, and verified brand submissions. Nutrient values are the most reliable in the category.

Apps We Tested

The ranked list is rendered above. The pattern: nutrient tracking is the area where Cronometer’s deliberate accuracy-first positioning pays off most. Other trackers prioritize database breadth (MyFitnessPal), adaptive coaching (MacroFactor), or specialty diet support (Carb Manager) — all valid choices, but they don’t address nutrient adequacy.

Why Comprehensive Nutrient Tracking Surfaces Hidden Problems

Most calorie tracker users have at least one nutrient deficit they’re unaware of. Vitamin D for indoor workers. Magnesium for stressed users. Omega-3 EPA/DHA for low-fish-eaters. B12 for vegans and elderly users. Iron for menstruating women.

Comprehensive nutrient tracking makes these visible. Cronometer’s daily dashboard highlights deficits in red — by 6 PM, you can see whether you’re going to hit B12 today, and adjust if not. This is preventive feedback that prevents the deficits in the first place.

For users who only track macros (calories, protein, carbs, fat), these deficits accumulate silently. By the time a blood test catches them, you’ve spent months under-consuming.

Apps We Also Tested But Didn’t Make the List

We tested PlateLens, Cal AI, and other photo-AI trackers and excluded them from this list. Photo-AI trackers excel at calorie and macro estimation but don’t currently surface comprehensive nutrient data for the foods they identify. For nutrient tracking specifically, search-based trackers with deep nutrient databases are the right tool.

Bottom Line

For comprehensive nutrient tracking, install Cronometer. Use the free tier — 84+ nutrients are included. Upgrade to Gold ($54.95/yr) only if you want fasting timer, custom biometrics, or oracle nutrient targeting (which lets you set personalized nutrient targets beyond defaults).

For users who specifically want diabetes-tier dashboards, MyNetDiary Premium ($59.95/yr) is a reasonable second choice with ~25 nutrients tracked.

If your tracking goals include nutrient adequacy — and they should, for most users with serious health goals — Cronometer is the only mainstream option that takes this seriously.

The 6 apps, ranked

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