What is Barcode Scan?
Point your camera at any food product's barcode and Nutrivine instantly pulls up the complete nutrition profile. With over 4 million products in our database, most packaged foods are recognized in under a second.
How It Works
- Open the scanner: tap the barcode icon from the search screen
- Point at the barcode: align any standard barcode within the viewfinder
- Instant results: the product's full nutrition data appears immediately
- Log it: adjust the serving size and add it to your food diary
Supported Barcodes
- EAN-13: standard international format (13 digits)
- UPC-A: common in North America (12 digits)
- EAN-8: compact format for smaller packages
- UPC-E: compressed UPC format
Our Food Database
Our database includes 4 million+ products sourced from:
- Open Food Facts: the world's largest open food database
- USDA FoodData Central: the US Department of Agriculture's comprehensive database
- Regional databases: local food data from multiple countries
- User contributions: verified community submissions
Each product entry includes up to 60+ nutrients: calories, macros, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, and more.
Tips for Best Results
- Good lighting: ensure the barcode is well-lit and not in shadow
- Steady hand: hold your phone steady for a quick scan
- Clean barcode: wrinkled or damaged barcodes may take longer to read
Product Not Found?
If a product isn't in our database, you can search manually, create a custom food entry from the label, or try again later as the database continuously expands.