# Sammy's Palate

> UC Santa Cruz dining hall menu and macro tracker with personalized diet filters. (iPhone/iPad app by KUNJAL PUROHIT.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sammys-palate/id6806954658 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [KUNJAL PUROHIT](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806954660)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-16
- Data updated: 2026-10-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sammys-palate/id6806954658/reviews.md

## What is Sammy's Palate?

Sammy's Palate is a macro and nutrition tracker built for UC Santa Cruz dining halls.

Every day, the app pulls live menus from every UCSC dining hall and coffee shop, so you can browse what's being served today, or check ahead to tomorrow and the day after so you're never caught off guard. Filter by dining hall, meal period, and station (Grill, Salad Bar, Cereal, Condiments, and more).

KNOW WHAT YOU'RE EATING
Tap any food item to see its real ingredient list from UCSC Dining, plus allergens and dietary icons like vegetarian and gluten-friendly. No more guessing what's in the food.

EAT YOUR WAY
Choose a diet type (vegetarian or vegan) and mark the allergens you avoid: milk, egg, wheat, gluten, soy, sesame, peanut, tree nut, fish, or shellfish. The menu shows only items that fit your diet and hides anything containing your allergens.

YOUR DINING DAY, AT A GLANCE
Drag the wave marker along the day track to see where you are in today's dining hours, or tap any meal period to preview its menu. Overnight, Sammy takes a nap.

TRACK EVERY MACRO
Found something you're eating? Log it in a couple of taps, adjust your serving size, and watch your daily calories, protein, carbs, and fat update instantly. Logged the wrong thing? One swipe removes it. Set personalized daily targets based on your age, height, weight, and goals, or set your own manually, and track your progress with live rings for each macro.

Review your history anytime with a full calendar view, showing how close you got to your goals on any past day.

Features:
- Live daily menus for every UCSC dining hall
- Browse today, tomorrow, and the day after in advance
- Real ingredient lists, allergens, and dietary icons for every item
- Diet and allergen filters (vegetarian, vegan, and 10 allergens to avoid)
- Search and filter by dining hall, meal period, and station
- Interactive day track: drag or tap to preview any meal's menu
- One-tap food logging with adjustable serving sizes
- Swipe to delete logged meals
- Real-time calorie and macro tracking
- Personalized daily targets
- Progress rings and history calendar
- Sign in with email

Built by a UCSC student, for UCSC students.

Sammy's Palate is an independent project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by UC Santa Cruz. Menu and nutrition information comes from UCSC Dining and may change. If you have a serious allergy or dietary restriction, always confirm with dining hall staff.

## Key features

- Live UCSC dining hall menus
- Ingredient and allergen information
- Customizable diet and allergen filters
- Real-time macro tracking
- Personalized daily nutrition targets
- Meal logging and history


## Frequently asked questions about Sammy's Palate

### 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.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-10-04

- 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.

### 1.2 — 2026-10-03

This update adds an interactive hours tracker — drag it to jump straight to breakfast, lunch, dinner, or late night. The app also now opens directly to whichever meal is currently being served.

### 1.1 — 2026-09-20

You can now browse Today, Tomorrow, and Monday's menus — see what's being served before you get there.

### 1.0 — 2026-09-17

No release notes.

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