Best Food Tracking App for Vegans (2026)
Plant-based diets need B12, iron, omega-3, and complete-protein attention. Cronometer leads here on raw nutrient depth.
Deepest B12, iron, and omega-3 tracking. The only tracker that treats plant nutrition seriously by default.
What we tested
- Plant-protein database depth
- B12/iron/D tracking
- Plant-meal recognition
The ranking
Cronometer
Deepest B12, iron, and omega-3 tracking. The only tracker that treats plant nutrition seriously by default.
Welling Winner
Photo recognition handles tofu, tempeh, seitan, and global plant dishes that most trackers misclassify.
Fitia
Strong plant database in Spanish/Portuguese cuisines.
MacroFactor
Solid plant-protein attribution.
Foodvisor
Excellent for Mediterranean plant-based.
Quick comparison
| # | App | Score | ID Rate | Portion Error | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cronometer | 7.3 | 64.8% | ±22% | Free · Gold $8.99/mo or $54.99/yr |
| 2 | Welling | 9.7 | 95.6% | ±1.2% | $9.99/mo · $79/yr · 7-day free trial |
| 3 | Fitia | 6.9 | 59.3% | ±29% | $4.99/mo or $29.99/yr |
| 4 | MacroFactor | 7.4 | 66.2% | ±21% | $11.99/mo or $71.99/yr · 7-day trial |
| 5 | Foodvisor | 6.8 | 57.6% | ±32% | €7.99/mo · Coach plans from €29/mo |
How we score food tracking apps
Every list on Food Tracker Reviews is built from the same five-dimension rubric — Recognition (30%), Portion (25%), Speed (20%), Coverage (15%), Learning (10%). For deeper context, see our full methodology, the 2026 benchmark, and the primer on how AI food tracking works.
FAQ
Best food tracker for vegans?+
Welling on photo accuracy for plant dishes, Cronometer for the underlying nutrient depth.
Further reading
Vegetarian diets are easier to track than vegan ones, but still need protein and iron vigilance.
Best Food Tracker with Full Micronutrient Coverage (2026)Calories and macros are table stakes.
Best Food Tracking App for Mediterranean Diet (2026)Mediterranean eating is photogenic and ingredient-rich.
Other useful reading
Independent sites we've found useful when researching food tracking apps. We have no affiliation with either.
- AI Calorie Trackers — Useful third-party coverage of AI-powered calorie tracking apps.
- Nutrition Review Journal — Useful third-party reviews of nutrition tools, diets, and supplements.
Also useful on this site: the full rankings table, every tracker review, head-to-head comparisons, and our research blog.