# Green Light Foods

> Barcode scanner for comparing food nutrient content with traffic light indicators. (iPhone/iPad app by Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-light-foods/id877056796 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/875443521)
- Category: Food & Drink, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.33/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-05-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-light-foods/id877056796/reviews.md

## What is Green Light Foods?

Make healthy food choices at the grocery store with Green Light Foods, a free tool to help busy families stay on track.
 
The goal of Green Light Foods is to provide an easy way to visibly compare the fat, sugar and salt content of various foods and beverages. To use the app, simply scan the barcode of a packaged food or beverage. Traffic light symbols will appear on the screen to indicate the amounts of fat, saturated fat, sodium and sugar in the scanned product. By converting confusing off-the-box nutrition facts to a 100-gram or 100-ml standard, Green Light Foods allows you to compare similar products in proportion to each other.
 
Designed for all ages to use and enjoy, Green Light Foods is the perfect smart shopping solution for you. Start scanning today!

## Key features

- Barcode scanning
- Nutrient comparison
- Traffic light indicators
- Standardized nutrition facts
- Smart shopping tool

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/green-light-foods/id877056796/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Great idea, but misleading at a glance

*2015-06-10, version 1.0.2*

Apples to apples comparisons sound great, but who is actually going to consume 2/3 that box of bran cereal in one day to reach the dangerous 20g sugar that the app warns us about? If a single serving has barely more than 3g of sugar, it shouldn't be red lighted. The fact is, you can't make apples to apples comparisons between apples and rice, or oranges and cereal, or nuts and celery.

### 5/5 — works well, kids like using it

*2015-01-20, version 1.0.2*

quickly seeing how foods stack up is great. wish more items we scanned were found. being able to save results for quick reference later would be great.

### 5/5 — Great grocery store companion

*2015-01-14, version 1.0.1*

Love the idea of this app. Great way to get a closer look at how foods compare while shopping at the grocery.

## Frequently asked questions about Green Light Foods

### What is Green Light Foods?

Green Light Foods is a free tool that helps you make healthy food choices by scanning barcodes. It visually compares the fat, sugar, and salt content of various foods and beverages using traffic light symbols.

### How does Green Light Foods compare nutrient information?

It converts confusing off-the-box nutrition facts to a 100-gram or 100-ml standard. This allows for proportional comparison of similar products, making it easier to understand nutrient levels.

### What devices does Green Light Foods support?

Green Light Foods is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, and also supports Apple Watch.

### What is the age rating for Green Light Foods?

Green Light Foods has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages to use and enjoy.

### When was Green Light Foods last updated?

The latest version of Green Light Foods was released on October 27, 2016. The app was initially released on May 16, 2014.

### How does Green Light Foods help with shopping?

By scanning barcodes, the app provides instant visual feedback on the fat, sugar, and salt content of products. This helps users quickly identify healthier options while grocery shopping.

### Is Green Light Foods free to use?

Yes, Green Light Foods is a free tool designed to assist users in making healthier food choices without any cost.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.1.1 — 2016-10-27

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

- More Results: A larger product database, including more store brands, vastly expands the number of results served.
- Updated Results Page: New page design modifications make results clearer and offer additional detail.
- Tips: A newly-updated tips section provides valuable supplementary advice and resources for healthy living.

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