How does BonApp! create nutrition information for recipes?
BonApp! estimates recipe calories and nutrients from ingredient quantities and nutrition reference data. Results are estimates, not exact measurements, and may vary by ingredient and preparation.
BonApp! estimates nutrition information from a recipe's ingredients. The current help content says it matches ingredients with data from USDA FoodData Central and combines the values across the recipe.
What nutrition information is calculated?
- Total calories
- Carbohydrates
- Fats
- Proteins
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- A BonApp! nutrition score
How are the values produced?
The calculation starts with the ingredients and quantities in a recipe. Ingredient nutrition data is used to estimate the totals for the recipe.
Are the numbers exact?
Nutrition calculations are estimates. Ingredient brands, quantities, substitutions, and preparation methods can affect actual values. Review ingredient details if an estimate seems unexpected.
Does this work for imported recipes?
Yes. The existing help content describes nutrition analysis for both imported and manually created recipes.
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