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AI Food Logging: Photo and Text to Macros in Hammr

Snap or describe a meal — Hammr's Premium AI estimates macros with enterprise Gemini. Photos are ephemeral; you always confirm before saving.

Beyond barcode

Barcode scanning is free for every Hammr user. Premium AI photo and text-to-macros handle restaurants, homemade plates, and messy bowls barcode cannot cover.

How photo logging works

  • Capture a meal photo or type a description

  • Enterprise Gemini API estimates calories, protein, carbs, and fat

  • Photos analyzed ephemerally — not stored for model training

  • You confirm or edit every estimate before it hits your log

  • Estimates feed daily macro rings and Premium adaptive targets

Accuracy limits

AI estimates are starting points, not gospel. Hammr Terms require you to verify nutritional values — especially for oils, sauces, and restaurant portions.

Why context matters

A photo estimate after a poor Recovery night lands in an app that may already have lowered today's calorie target. That closed loop beats a standalone calorie camera with no training or sleep context.

Free vs Premium clarity

Free: barcode, manual search, saved foods, macro rings. Premium: AI photo, AI text, adaptive macros, AI Coach. Hammr never paywalls barcode.

Ready to try it? Download Hammr on iOS and start with free tracking — or Premium’s 7-day free trial.

Hammr Fitness is for wellness and fitness purposes only. It is not medical advice. Consult a physician before starting any exercise or nutrition program.

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