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Track your daily nutrition and macros with live menus from UC Santa Cruz dining halls. Filter meals by dietary needs and allergens, log your food, and monitor progress towards personalized goals.
What's New in Sammy's Palate
1.3
October 4, 2026
- Diet and allergen filters: pick vegetarian or vegan and hide foods with the allergens you avoid, like peanut, sesame, or gluten. - Day Track: slide the wave marker through today's dining hours, or tap any meal period to browse it. Sammy even sleeps overnight. - Know what you're eating: tap any food's name to see UCSC's real ingredient list, allergens, and dietary icons. - Swipe to delete: remove a logged meal with one clean swipe.
MoreFAQ
What dining halls are included in Sammy's Palate?
Sammy's Palate provides live menus for every UCSC dining hall and coffee shop. You can browse menus by dining hall, meal period, and specific food stations.
Can Sammy's Palate help me avoid allergens?
Yes, you can mark allergens you avoid, such as milk, egg, wheat, gluten, soy, sesame, peanut, tree nut, fish, or shellfish. The app will then filter menus to show only items that fit your dietary needs and hide those containing your specified allergens.
How does Sammy's Palate track my macros?
You can log food items in just a couple of taps and adjust serving sizes. The app then instantly updates your daily calories, protein, carbs, and fat. You can set personalized daily targets or create your own manually.
Is Sammy's Palate affiliated with UC Santa Cruz?
Sammy's Palate is an independent project built by a UCSC student. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by UC Santa Cruz, though it uses menu and nutrition information from UCSC Dining.
How often is Sammy's Palate updated?
The app was last updated on October 4, 2026, with version 1.3. Menu and nutrition information comes from UCSC Dining and may change.
What devices does Sammy's Palate support?
Sammy's Palate is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.
Can I see my past nutrition progress with Sammy's Palate?
Yes, you can review your history with a full calendar view. This shows how close you were to your macro goals on any past day, helping you track your progress over time.
Does Sammy's Palate have ads?
No, Sammy's Palate is ad-free. It is a free application with no advertisements present.
