# iCarbs > Carbohydrate content tracker for foods based on USDA data. (iPhone/iPad app by James Hollender.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icarbs/id400449849 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [James Hollender](https://appshunter.io/developer/364725528) - Category: Health & Fitness, Medical - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 27 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2010-11-04 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icarbs/id400449849/reviews.md ## What is iCarbs? iCarbs is one of 10 iNutrient apps based on the USDA National Nutrient Database. The others include: - iCholesterol (Dietary Cholesterol) - iFiber (Fiber) - iKals (Calories) - iPotassium (Potassium) - iProteins (Proteins) - iSatFat (Saturated Fat) - iSodium (Sodium) - iSugars (Sugars) - Vitamin K (Vitamins K1, K1D & K2) Users can record their intake for any food. The information is maintained for one year and is presented in reverse chronological order grouped by day, so the latest data is presented first in the list. Editing allows for: 1) changing the number of servings; 2) changing the date; and 3) deleting records. Individual Intake Items can be copied to the current day, and all Intake Items for a single day can be copied to the current day. If you are either a bodybuilder or have diabetes this is an app you will truly make use of on a regular basis. The iCarbs app provides information about foods and how they are rated for carbohydrate content. This is provided as a means to assist in deciding which foods to eat. If you are a bodybuilder, you probably want to have a high intake of carbohydrates, but on the other hand if you have diabetes you need to make sure you don't exceed your recommended daily amount of carbohydrates. The food servings are rated from EXTREMELY LOW in Carbohydrates all the way up to EXTREMELY HIGH. The following colors help readily identify which is which: - Black = Rated EXTREMELY HIGH in Carbohydrates (Carbs) (45.01 - 166.46 g) - Dark Red = Rated VERY HIGH in Carbs (30.01 - 45.00 g) - Red = Rated HIGH in Carbs (15.01 - 30.0 g) - Orange = Rated MODERATELY HIGH in Carbs (12.01 - 15.00 g) - Yellow = Rated MODERATE in Carbs (9.01 - 12.00 g) - Yellow-Green = Rated MODERATELY LOW in Carbs (6.01 - 9.00 g) - Green = Rated LOW in Carbs (3.01 - 6.00 g) - Cyan = Rated VERY LOW in Carbs (0.01 - 3.00 g) - White = Rated EXTREMELY LOW in Carbs (0.00 g) Essentially, the cooler the color, the lower the amount of Carbohydrates, with white being the coolest color and black being the hottest (think burnt). There are eight tables listing food servings: - All Foods - Fast Foods - Fruits & Vegetables - Meat, Fish & Shellfish - Dairy & Egg - Cereal Grains & Pasta - Sweets - Snacks The All Foods list allows you to search by any word or partial word from all the Food Titles. Selecting a food in any of the tables will display pertinent information about the selected food serving: - Food Title - Weight (in grams) - Common Measure (serving size for weight) - Protein Content (in grams) - Calories - Percentage of Protein by Weight (if at least 1%) - USDA Description - USDA Food Group - USDA Nutrient Database Number Information is derived from the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference: Carbohydrate Content of Selected Foods per Common Measure. There are currently over 1,100 different foods included, searchable using more than 2,500 names (some foods are known by different names or how they are prepared, e.g., "Egg, Fried" and "Fried Egg"). A few these have as many as six searchable names. The iCarbs Info screen provides access to additional information pages: - What are Carbohydrates? - Carbohydrates & Diabetes - Highest Protein Foods - How to Use this App - iNutrients Custom Food Definitions (another app with more features and data for 10 nutrients) - Other Important Info. (includes allowance to 1) Report a Problem; 2) Ask a Questions; and 3) Make a Suggestion) ## Key features - Carbohydrate content rating system - Color-coded food categories - Detailed nutritional information - USDA National Nutrient Database integration - Food intake recording and editing - Food search by name - Data maintained for one year ## Recent user reviews (8 of 8) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icarbs/id400449849/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Not worth it. *2018-11-20, version 5.0* This app is difficult to navigate, and doesn’t look like it’s been updated for two or more years. I paid for it and the first four foods I tried to research were not listed, like Greek yogurt. Refund, anyone? ### 1/5 — ICarb - highlt glycemic ! *2012-04-13, version 3.0* This product has a cover but no content that is useful. Thrown together with a pile of public use gov data in the middle with no structure present to leverage it for any benefit. Reports do not exist in the app. Save your money... this is junk. ### 5/5 — Fantastic Help for Keeping Track of My Carbs *2012-01-19, version 2.6* Not only can I keep track of my carbohydrate intake, but if I forget to record the information one day I can enter it when I remember and then change the date. Also a nice facelift for the Info portion of the app. ### 1/5 — Disappointing *2011-02-08, version 1.7* You would think that this app would have the full menu of the most popular fast food chains like "Burger King" WTH? ### 1/5 — Worthless *2011-01-08, version 1.6* It won't get past the home screen and then crashes. I was really interested in this app but right now it's useless. ### 1/5 — Bug *2011-01-08, version 1.6* This app would not even open after I downloaded it!! Waist of $$ ### 5/5 — This is a Great App for Healthy minded people. *2010-12-30, version 1.5* This is a Great App for Healthy minded people. ### 5/5 — Wow *2010-12-01, version 0* Very well done and packed with boat loads of information. A lot of work went into this app and having it all consolidated in one place is great. Great work! ## Frequently asked questions about iCarbs ### What is iCarbs? iCarbs is a paid health and fitness app that helps users track their daily carbohydrate intake. It uses a color-coded system to rate foods based on their carbohydrate content and provides detailed nutritional information derived from the USDA National Nutrient Database. ### Who is iCarbs for? This app is particularly useful for bodybuilders who aim for high carbohydrate intake and individuals with diabetes who need to carefully manage their carbohydrate consumption to stay within recommended daily amounts. ### How does iCarbs rate food carbohydrate content? iCarbs uses a color spectrum from white (extremely low carbs) to black (extremely high carbs) to visually represent the carbohydrate rating of foods. Each color corresponds to a specific range of grams of carbohydrates per serving. ### What kind of nutritional information does iCarbs provide? For each selected food serving, iCarbs displays the Food Title, Weight, Common Measure, Protein Content, Calories, Percentage of Protein by Weight, USDA Description, USDA Food Group, and USDA Nutrient Database Number. ### How much does iCarbs cost? iCarbs is a paid application, priced at $2.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features and data. ### How often is iCarbs updated? The latest version of iCarbs is 7.0, which was last updated on December 11, 2019. Users can expect the app to be stable based on its last update date. ### What devices is iCarbs available on? While specific device compatibility is not detailed, iCarbs is generally available for mobile devices. Its age rating of 12+ suggests it is suitable for a broad range of users. ### Does iCarbs have ads? The provided data does not indicate that iCarbs contains advertisements. As a paid application, it is designed to be ad-free, offering an uninterrupted user experience. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 7.0 — 2019-12-11 A powerful new Search Facility has been added to the All Foods view. You can now search providing two search words/phrases. The first is required, but the second is optional. If a second word/phrase is provided, then you have the option of three possible ways to use the two words/phrases: 1) AND; 2) OR; and 3) BUT NOT. Search words/phrases are case insensitive. White space at the beginning and end of Search words/phrases will be removed. The "AND / OR / BUT NOT" operand selection is not taken into account unless there is a second Search word/phrase. 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