What to Cook from Ingredients

What to Cook from Ingredients - AI Recipe Finder by Ingredients. Upload a photo of what you have - AI suggests recipes you can cook with these ingredients. Step-by-step instructions with calories and macros. Free online.

What to cook from ingredients: snap your fridge contents, and AI suggests recipes you can make from what you have. Perfect for "what's for dinner?" or "I need to use up these groceries". AI identifies vegetables, fruit, meat, dairy, and grains — then proposes 3-5 recipes of varying complexity with step-by-step instructions and exact macros. Supports ingredient substitution: if something's missing, AI suggests alternatives. Free cooking-ideas tool — no signup needed.

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FAQ

How do I use this feature?
Click the upload button, pick a photo of your meal (or take one now). The AI processes the image in 3-5 seconds and returns the result.
What image formats are supported?
JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC (iPhone). Max file size is 3 MB. Photos are automatically compressed before sending if needed.
Can I analyze multiple dishes at once?
In one photo — yes, the AI identifies separate dishes on the same plate. Multiple separate photos need to be analyzed one at a time.
What if the AI misidentifies my food?
Each result includes a confidence score. If confidence is below 70%, check the details or upload a clearer photo.
Is my analysis history saved?
History is available in the food diary (opt-in). By default, data is not retained beyond 24 hours.

What Our Users Say

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4.9out of 5 based on 18,432 reviews
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“AI calorie tracker from photo — no more guessing portions or scrolling through giant databases. Snap, get calories and macros, log it. Saves 10 minutes per meal.”

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Sarah Mitchell

Lost 18 lbs
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“For tracking macros during a cut, this is faster than MyFitnessPal. Photo-based logging on the go is a game changer. Calorie table is also comprehensive — 580+ items with macros.”

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Michael Chen

Bodybuilder
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“Finally figured out how many calories my kids eat. Photo their plates, get nutrition. Daily norm calculator helps me plan meals — each child gets their own target based on age.”

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Emma Rodriguez

Mother of 3
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“Dish recognition nailed my mixed plate — identified pulled pork, coleslaw, and beans separately with per-ingredient calories. Saved me from logging 3 items manually.”

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Ryan Cooper

Keto diet
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“Recipe from photo feature is brilliant for client education. Upload a finished meal, get a step-by-step recipe with nutrition. Use it to create allergy-friendly alternatives.”

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Lisa Park

Nutritionist
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“Macros from photo — protein, fat, carbs per portion, not per 100g. Removes the math step. The portion-size estimate is impressively close to my food scale 90% of the time.”

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Carlos Reyes

CrossFit athlete