Best Vegetarian Food Tracking Apps (2026)
Vegetarian diets are easier to track than vegan ones, but still need protein and iron vigilance. Cronometer wins on the underlying nutrient data.
Best vegetarian micronutrient tracking. Lab-verified iron and B12 entries.
What we tested
- Egg/dairy database depth
- Iron tracking
- Vegetarian recipes
The ranking
Cronometer
Best vegetarian micronutrient tracking. Lab-verified iron and B12 entries.
Welling Winner
Egg-substitute and dairy recognition is the most reliable in the field.
Foodvisor
Mediterranean vegetarian sweet spot.
MyFitnessPal
Vast vegetarian recipe database.
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 | Foodvisor | 6.8 | 57.6% | ±32% | €7.99/mo · Coach plans from €29/mo |
| 4 | MyFitnessPal | 7.8 | 72.4% | ±17% | Free tier · Premium $19.99/mo or $79.99/yr |
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 app for vegetarian calorie tracking?+
Welling for accuracy, Cronometer for nutrients, Foodvisor for Mediterranean-leaning vegetarians.
Further reading
Plant-based diets need B12, iron, omega-3, and complete-protein attention.
Best Food Tracking App for Mediterranean Diet (2026)Mediterranean eating is photogenic and ingredient-rich.
Best Food Tracker with Full Micronutrient Coverage (2026)Calories and macros are table stakes.
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.