Cronometer is a detailed nutrition tracking app that provides comprehensive micronutrient and macronutrient data for tracking dietary intake. Founded in 2011 by Aaron Davidson in Revelstoke, British Columbia, Cronometer distinguishes itself from other food trackers with its emphasis on accuracy and completeness, sourcing data from verified databases like NCCDB and USDA. The app tracks over 80 nutrients including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids. Users can log food via barcode scanning, recipe import, or manual entry. Cronometer integrates with fitness trackers and health devices to combine dietary and activity data. The app supports various dietary approaches including keto, vegan, paleo, and custom macro targets. Cronometer Gold subscription adds fasting timers, food timestamps, and recipe sharing.
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Cronometer tracks over 80 nutrients with verified database sources, barcode scanning, recipe import, and support for various dietary approaches including keto and vegan.
Cronometer is the gold standard for serious nutrition tracking. While apps like MyFitnessPal rely heavily on user-submitted food data, Cronometer sources from verified databases like NCCDB and USDA, resulting in far more accurate and complete nutritional information. Tracking over 80 nutrients -- including individual amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals -- gives health-conscious users a level of detail that no competitor matches. Support for specialized diets like keto, vegan, and paleo with custom macro targets shows thoughtful design for its target audience. The interface is information-dense but well-organized. As a fitness app, Cronometer is limited to calorie and activity tracking through device integrations rather than offering workout programming or exercise guidance. The health tracking scope is solid but nutrition-focused rather than comprehensive. The free tier is functional, and Gold adds useful features like fasting timers. For anyone who takes nutrition seriously, Cronometer is the clear choice.