# Foodgauge

> Food rating system for healthier eating choices and weight management. (iPhone/iPad app by Scottsdale Weight Loss Center, pllc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foodgauge/id326163142 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Scottsdale Weight Loss Center, pllc](https://appshunter.io/developer/326163145)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-08-26
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foodgauge/id326163142/reviews.md

## What is Foodgauge?

Will this food cause me to gain weight?  How much protein is enough to fill me up?  How many carbs are too many?  FoodGauge is the answer!  FoodGauge helps you determine if a food will cause you to gain or lose weight.  It's great for comparing different foods.  Your kids will love using FoodGauge at the store.  It helps you make healthier choices, by making food labels easy to understand.  By entering protein, fat, carbs, fiber and the number of servings you plan to eat, FoodGauge rates that food for you.  It's that easy.

Free for a limited time.  

As seen on Fox News!: "It's a good tool to help you simplify the process of deciding what foods do and don't fit into your diet."

Featured on ABC News!:  "The app allows anyone to plug in the amount of fat, carbohydrates, fiber and protein from any food and see how it ranks on scale from one to five... To have it in my hand at the store is great!"

What other doctors are saying:
"Like the concept, I find it easy to use."-Weight loss physician

"It looks really great...I think it is a great tool for someone motivated to change their eating habits."- Pediatrician.

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FoodGauge is a revolutionary food rating system that helps you make healthier eating choices by analyzing the types of foods that you are putting into your body.  
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FoodGauge makes understanding nutrition labels easy
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Trying to figure out if a food is going to cause weight loss or weight gain by reading a nutrition label is confusing.  FoodGauge makes it easy by implementing a simple five point rating system. Foods that score a four or a five are most likely to assist in weight loss. Food that scores a three should be eaten in moderation, while those with a score of two or one should be eaten sparingly, as they will likely lead to weight gain.  

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	How does the application work?
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FoodGauge is a very straightforward application.  Enter the nutrition label information into the calculator - fat, carbohydrates, fiber, protein in grams per serving for the serving sizes you plan to eat.  Once you have entered all of the fields, press "calculate" and FoodGauge gives you the food’s numerical score at the bottom of the screen.  


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One simple number can get you on the path to weight loss
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This single score tells you what you need to know in order to make better eating decisions.  Foods that are high in protein and/or fiber will rank highly.  This includes lean meats, chicken, fish, eggs, and nonfat cheeses, as well as vegetables and low sugar fruits.  Many high protein, low-carb entrees will also be highly rated. Foods that are high in sugars (carbs) and/or fat will be poorly rated.  This includes baked sweet products, candy, butters and oils and most cereals.  Sticking to lean proteins, vegetables and fruits will assist in making proper choices.


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FoodGauge is created by trained medical professionals
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FoodGauge was developed by bariatricians (weight loss physicians) Robert Ziltzer, MD and Craig Primack, MD, founders of Scottsdale Weight Loss Center (www.scottsdaleweightloss.com).  Both Dr. Primack and Dr. Ziltzer are members of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians and both have been recognized in Phoenix Magazine’s Top Doctors issue.  For more information in FoodGauge, see www.FoodGauge.com.

## Key features

- Nutrition label analysis
- Food rating system (1-5)
- Weight loss/gain prediction
- Ingredient input (protein, fat, carbs, fiber)
- Serving size calculation
- Healthier choice guidance

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foodgauge/id326163142/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great for kids, too!

*2015-05-17*

I showed the app to my kids, and they loved it. When we go grocery shopping, Foodgauge takes me out of the role of telling them what not to eat. I used to have to tell them "no you can't have that because it's unhealthy." Now I just tell them to "Foodgauge it." They type the info right off the label with no problem. When they find that their favorite snacks are a poor choice, they put them back on the shelf. It helps them make informed choices.

### 5/5 — Good app

*2015-04-11*

I haven't seen any updates on this one in a long time. Perhaps it doesn't need any.

### 5/5 — 👍

*2012-03-03*

I love this thing! Some of my friends who aren't working with SWLC use it!! Helps a lot :)

### 5/5 — Great app

*2011-09-22*

For starting, sticking to or maintaining a low-carb/fat diet. Use it every time I shop!

### 3/5 — Moderate good

*2011-01-17*

It tells you what foods to or not to eat if you really want to lose weight. NOT necessarily if its healthy or not. A banana or potato is good for you but it has a lot of carbs so it might tell u not to eat them as much. It doesnt consider sugars, salt or vitamins, only what will make you fat or not. But too much sugar can make you fat so... I think they should add that to the list.

### 1/5 — Lame app. Back to the drawing board.

*2010-08-26*

Uh... A banana and Combination Fried Rice both get the same rating? LEAST FAVORABLE. Really. If you wanna lost weight, exercise.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2010-02-18*

Best Product! Its a great tool for calculating good and bad food choices. Thanks Dr. Ziltzer and Dr. Primack

### 5/5 — Love it

*2009-11-21*

Thanks to DR PRIMACK AND everyone else at Scottsdale weight loss center .  Great tool to help us decide what to by at the store

### 5/5 — I love this app! :-)

*2009-09-17*

This is great because in stores, you can check what is good and what is bad to buy! It is very simple to use and understand.

### 5/5 — Foodgauge

*2009-08-31*

This application is brilliant.  It is simple and easy to use.  It makes deciphering nutritional labels fast and convenient and is ideal for use while grocery shopping.

## Frequently asked questions about Foodgauge

### How does Foodgauge rate foods?

Foodgauge uses a five-point rating system. Foods scoring four or five are most likely to assist in weight loss, while scores of two or one indicate foods that will likely lead to weight gain. A score of three suggests moderation.

### What nutritional information do I need to enter into Foodgauge?

You need to enter the protein, fat, carbohydrates, and fiber content in grams per serving, along with the number of servings you plan to eat.

### Is Foodgauge suitable for children?

Yes, the app is designed to be easy to use, and the description mentions that kids will love using it at the store to help make healthier choices.

### What foods typically receive a high rating in Foodgauge?

Foods high in protein and fiber, such as lean meats, chicken, fish, eggs, nonfat cheeses, vegetables, and low-sugar fruits, tend to rank highly.

### What foods typically receive a low rating in Foodgauge?

Foods high in sugars (carbs) and/or fat, including baked goods, candy, butters, oils, and most cereals, will be poorly rated.

### Does Foodgauge have ads?

No, Foodgauge does not contain advertisements. It is a free application that is ad-free.

### On which devices can I use Foodgauge?

Foodgauge is available for iPhone and iPod devices, as indicated by its supported devices list.

### How often is Foodgauge updated?

The latest version of Foodgauge is 3.1, and it was last updated on April 30, 2022.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2022-04-30

Added support for most recent iOS.

### 2.2.1 — 2016-04-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Added support for iOS 9.

### 2.1 — 2015-02-13

Interface optimized for iOS 8
Added screenshots for all devices

### 2.0 — 2010-07-28

Now compatible with iPhone 4.0 and iPad.
Bug fixes.
New feature:  you can enter grams per serving from food label as well as the number of servings you plan to eat.

### 1.1 — 2009-10-13

Shortened splash screen.
Added FAQ's to about screen.

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