Short, plain-English explainers for people who like to know what is in their food. Informational only.
How much added sugar per day?The American Heart Association suggests no more than 25 g (women) or 36 g (men) of added sugar a day. Here is what counts, where it hides, and how to track it. Seed oils: a plain-English listA plain-English list of common seed oils (canola, soybean, sunflower and more), the label names to look for, and the foods where they show up most. Common food additives on labelsA plain-English guide to additives you will see on ingredient lists: Red 40, Yellow 5, BHA, BHT, TBHQ, nitrites, aspartame, sucralose, MSG and high fructose corn syrup. How to read a Nutrition Facts labelServing size, calories, % Daily Value, added sugars and sodium: a quick guide to reading a U.S. Nutrition Facts label without the guesswork. Calorie tracker app prices compared (2026)What popular calorie tracking apps charge for premium in 2026, from official price pages, and how CalFriendly's $6.99/month or $59.99/year plan compares. How AI food scanning works, and its limitsHow calorie-counting apps use your phone camera to estimate nutrition from a photo, why the results are estimates, and how to get the most accurate scan.CalFriendly is a calorie tracker and food scanner that flags added sugar, seed oils and additives. Free 3-day trial, then $6.99/month or $59.99/year.
CalFriendly is a food-logging and nutrition-information tool. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. Guidelines mentioned here are general and may not suit your situation; consult a qualified healthcare professional about your diet or health conditions. Last reviewed 2026-10-26.