Nutrition X-Ray
See What's Really In Your Food
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Instantly identify hidden sugars, dairy, and gluten in your food by scanning barcodes. This app decodes complex ingredient lists, flagging aliases and color-coding for easy understanding. Access a vast database of over 3 million products.
What's New in Nutrition X
1.0.16
July 21, 2026
Smarter gluten detection. • Fixed: labels that say "no wheat," "wheat-free," or "made without wheat" are no longer flagged as containing gluten • More accurate ingredient reading means fewer false alarms for celiac and gluten-sensitive users • Under-the-hood improvements to scan reliability Keep the scans coming — every barcode helps us make Nutrition X-Ray sharper.
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Monthly
Full access to Nutrition X-Ray Pro features
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$99.99
Lifetime
Lifetime access to Nutrition X-Ray Pro features.
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FAQ
What is Nutrition X-Ray?
Nutrition X-Ray is a mobile application that allows users to scan barcodes on food products to instantly identify hidden ingredients such as sugars, dairy, and gluten. It decodes complex ingredient lists by flagging aliases and color-coding them for clarity.
How does Nutrition X-Ray detect hidden ingredients?
The app works by pointing your camera at any barcode. It then cross-references every ingredient against its extensive alias database, which is powered by Open Food Facts and USDA data, surfacing flagged ingredients in under a second.
What types of hidden ingredients does Nutrition X-Ray detect?
Nutrition X-Ray detects over 50 sugar aliases (e.g., cane syrup, maltodextrin), over 30 dairy derivatives (e.g., whey, casein), and over 20 gluten sources (e.g., wheat, barley, malt).
Is Nutrition X-Ray free to use?
Yes, Nutrition X-Ray offers a free tier that includes 15 scans per month for detecting sugar, dairy, and gluten with basic ingredient breakdowns. No credit card is required for the free tier.
What are the benefits of the Pro version of Nutrition X-Ray?
The Pro version offers unlimited scans, access to your full scan history, an ingredient deep-dive feature, and priority database updates. It is available for $2.99 per month or $29.99 for a lifetime subscription.
What devices does Nutrition X-Ray support?
Nutrition X-Ray is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It has an age rating of 4+.
How often is the Nutrition X-Ray database updated?
The app's database is powered by over 3 million products and is continuously growing. Pro users receive priority database updates, ensuring they have the most current information.
Does Nutrition X-Ray have ads?
No, Nutrition X-Ray does not contain advertisements. The app operates on a freemium model with an optional paid Pro subscription for enhanced features.