How Nutrola Tracks 100+ Nutrients Beyond Just Calories

What Nutrients Does Nutrola Track?

Nutrola is an AI-powered nutrition tracking app that tracks over 100 individual nutrients — far beyond the calories, protein, carbs, and fat that most apps limit themselves to. Every food logged through Nutrola, whether by photo scan, voice logging, barcode, or recipe import, returns a complete nutritional profile covering macronutrients, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, and other bioactive compounds.

This depth of tracking matters because your body does not run on calories alone. A diet that hits your calorie and macro targets can still leave you deficient in iron, vitamin D, magnesium, or omega-3 fatty acids — deficiencies that affect energy, immunity, mood, sleep, and long-term health.

Here is the complete breakdown of what Nutrola tracks.

Full List of Nutrients Tracked by Nutrola

Macronutrients (7)

Nutrient	Unit	Notes
Calories (Energy)	kcal	Total energy intake
Protein	g	Total protein with amino acid breakdown
Total Carbohydrates	g	Including sub-categories below
Dietary Fiber	g	Soluble and insoluble fiber tracked separately
Total Sugars	g	Including added sugars
Total Fat	g	With fatty acid sub-breakdown
Net Carbohydrates	g	Total carbs minus fiber

Vitamins (16)

Nutrient	Unit	Key Function
Vitamin A (RAE)	mcg	Vision, immune function, skin health
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	mg	Energy metabolism, nerve function
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	mg	Energy production, cellular function
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	mg	DNA repair, metabolism
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)	mg	Coenzyme A synthesis, energy metabolism
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)	mg	Amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitters
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)	mcg	Fatty acid synthesis, hair and nail health
Vitamin B9 (Folate)	mcg DFE	DNA synthesis, cell division, critical in pregnancy
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)	mcg	Nerve function, red blood cell formation
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)	mg	Immune function, collagen synthesis, antioxidant
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	Bone health, immune regulation, mood
Vitamin E (Alpha-tocopherol)	mg	Antioxidant, cell membrane protection
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)	mcg	Blood clotting, bone metabolism
Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone)	mcg	Calcium regulation, cardiovascular health
Choline	mg	Brain function, liver health, cell membranes
Betaine	mg	Liver function, homocysteine metabolism

Minerals (15)

Nutrient	Unit	Key Function
Calcium	mg	Bone and teeth structure, muscle contraction
Iron	mg	Oxygen transport, energy production
Magnesium	mg	300+ enzymatic reactions, muscle and nerve function
Phosphorus	mg	Bone structure, energy storage (ATP)
Potassium	mg	Fluid balance, nerve signaling, blood pressure
Sodium	mg	Fluid balance, nerve function
Zinc	mg	Immune function, wound healing, protein synthesis
Copper	mg	Iron metabolism, connective tissue, antioxidant defense
Manganese	mg	Bone formation, metabolism, antioxidant
Selenium	mcg	Thyroid function, antioxidant, immune support
Chromium	mcg	Insulin sensitivity, glucose metabolism
Molybdenum	mcg	Enzyme cofactor, sulfite detoxification
Iodine	mcg	Thyroid hormone production
Fluoride	mg	Dental health, bone strength
Chloride	mg	Fluid balance, digestive acid production

Amino Acids (20)

Nutrola tracks all 20 standard amino acids, including the 9 essential amino acids your body cannot produce.

Essential Amino Acids	Non-Essential Amino Acids
Histidine	Alanine
Isoleucine	Arginine
Leucine	Asparagine
Lysine	Aspartic Acid
Methionine	Cysteine
Phenylalanine	Glutamic Acid
Threonine	Glutamine
Tryptophan	Glycine
Valine	Proline
	Serine
	Tyrosine

Amino acid tracking is particularly valuable for athletes optimizing protein quality, vegans ensuring complete protein intake, and individuals managing specific health conditions.

Fatty Acids (18+)

Category	Specific Fatty Acids Tracked
Saturated fat (total)	Lauric acid, Myristic acid, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid
Monounsaturated fat (total)	Oleic acid (omega-9), Palmitoleic acid
Polyunsaturated fat (total)	Total omega-3, Total omega-6
Omega-3 fatty acids	ALA, EPA, DHA
Omega-6 fatty acids	Linoleic acid, Arachidonic acid
Trans fat	Total trans fats
Cholesterol	Dietary cholesterol (mg)

Other Tracked Compounds (10+)

Nutrient	Unit	Notes
Caffeine	mg	From coffee, tea, chocolate, supplements
Alcohol	g	Ethanol content with caloric impact
Water	ml	From foods and logged beverages
Soluble fiber	g	Subset of total dietary fiber
Insoluble fiber	g	Subset of total dietary fiber
Added sugars	g	Distinguished from naturally occurring sugars
Sugar alcohols	g	Erythritol, xylitol, sorbitol, etc.
Starch	g	Complex carbohydrate content
Lycopene	mcg	Antioxidant carotenoid
Lutein + Zeaxanthin	mcg	Eye health carotenoids
Beta-carotene	mcg	Provitamin A carotenoid

Which Nutrition App Tracks the Most Nutrients?

The number of nutrients tracked varies dramatically between popular nutrition apps. Here is a direct comparison.

App	Nutrients Tracked	Database Type	Database Size	Amino Acids	Fatty Acids	Starting Price
Nutrola	100+	Nutritionist-verified	1.8M+	All 20	18+ types	EUR 2.50/month
Cronometer	~84	Verified (NCCDB)	400K+	Partial	Partial	Free / EUR 5.99/month
MyFitnessPal	~15	Primarily crowdsourced	14M+	No	No	Free / EUR 9.99/month
Lose It	~12	Mixed	700K+	No	No	Free / EUR 3.33/month
Cal AI	~20	Mixed verified/crowdsourced	500K+	No	No	EUR 9.99/month
Yazio	~18	Mixed	1M+	No	Partial	Free / EUR 6.99/month

Nutrola tracks more nutrients than any other consumer nutrition app, including all 20 amino acids, 18+ specific fatty acids, and compounds like lycopene and beta-carotene that most apps ignore entirely. The database behind these numbers is 100% nutritionist-verified — no crowdsourced entries.

Can a Calorie App Track Vitamins and Minerals?

Most calorie tracking apps focus exclusively on calories and the three macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates, and fat. Some add a handful of micronutrients — typically sodium, fiber, sugar, and perhaps iron and calcium. But comprehensive vitamin and mineral tracking requires a fundamentally different database architecture.

Why Most Apps Cannot Track Micronutrients

The reason is data quality. Crowdsourced food databases, which power most calorie apps, often contain entries with only basic macronutrient data. A user who submits "homemade chicken soup" might enter calories, protein, carbs, and fat — but leave vitamin A, magnesium, selenium, and dozens of other fields blank. When the database is built on millions of these incomplete entries, micronutrient tracking becomes unreliable.

How Nutrola Solves This

Nutrola's food database of 1.8 million+ entries is nutritionist-verified, with complete micronutrient profiles for every entry. When you log a food through any method — photo scan, voice logging, barcode, or recipe import — the system returns data for all 100+ nutrients, not just calories and macros.

This means you can track your daily vitamin D intake, monitor your iron levels, check your omega-3 to omega-6 ratio, and identify nutrient gaps — all from the same app you use to count calories.

Do I Need to Track Micronutrients?

For most people, the answer is yes — even if they do not realize it yet.

Deficiency Prevalence Is Higher Than You Think

Global research data paints a concerning picture of micronutrient inadequacy even among people who consume adequate calories.

Nutrient	Estimated % of Adults with Inadequate Intake (Global)	Common Symptoms of Deficiency
Vitamin D	40-50%	Fatigue, bone pain, depression, weakened immunity
Magnesium	48%	Muscle cramps, sleep issues, anxiety, headaches
Iron	25% (higher in women)	Fatigue, weakness, pale skin, poor concentration
Vitamin B12	15-20% (higher in vegans/elderly)	Fatigue, numbness, cognitive decline
Zinc	17%	Frequent illness, slow wound healing, hair loss
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)	68%	Inflammation, poor cognitive function, dry skin
Potassium	90%+	Muscle weakness, fatigue, high blood pressure
Folate	20-25%	Fatigue, mouth sores, critical during pregnancy

You can eat 2,000 calories of "healthy" food and still be deficient in multiple micronutrients. Without tracking, you would never know.

Who Benefits Most from Micronutrient Tracking?

• Pregnant and breastfeeding women: Folate, iron, calcium, vitamin D, and choline requirements increase significantly
• Athletes and active individuals: Increased needs for magnesium, zinc, iron, B vitamins, and electrolytes
• Vegans and vegetarians: Risk of deficiency in B12, iron, zinc, omega-3 (DHA/EPA), and complete amino acids
• People over 50: Decreased absorption of B12, vitamin D, calcium, and magnesium
• Anyone on a calorie deficit: Eating less food means less opportunity to meet micronutrient needs
• People managing medical conditions: Specific nutrient requirements for diabetes, anemia, osteoporosis, thyroid conditions

How to View Nutrient Reports in Nutrola

Nutrola provides multiple ways to review your nutrient intake — from quick daily summaries to detailed weekly reports.

Daily Nutrient Dashboard

The daily view shows all 100+ nutrients organized by category. Each nutrient displays:

• Amount consumed (in mg, mcg, or g)
• Percentage of your daily recommended intake
• A color-coded progress bar (red for under 50%, yellow for 50-80%, green for 80-100%, orange for over 150%)

You can tap any nutrient to see which foods contributed to your intake that day, helping you identify your best dietary sources.

Weekly Nutrient Report

Every week, Nutrola generates a comprehensive nutrient report covering:

• Average daily intake for every tracked nutrient
• Nutrient gaps: nutrients consistently below recommended levels
• Nutrient excesses: nutrients consistently above upper intake levels
• Trend graphs: how your intake of key nutrients has changed over the past 4 weeks
• Top food sources: the foods contributing most to each nutrient

Custom Nutrient Views

You can create custom nutrient dashboards focused on your priorities. An athlete might create a view showing protein, leucine, iron, magnesium, and sodium. A pregnant woman might track folate, iron, calcium, DHA, and choline. A vegan might monitor B12, iron, zinc, omega-3, and complete amino acid profiles.

Sharing Reports with Healthcare Providers

Nutrola's nutrient reports can be exported as PDF files to share with your dietitian, doctor, or healthcare provider. This gives professionals a detailed, data-rich view of your actual nutrient intake — far more useful than a food diary or vague recall of what you ate last week.

Use Cases: Why 100+ Nutrient Tracking Matters

Pregnancy and Prenatal Nutrition

During pregnancy, requirements for folate increase by 50%, iron by 50%, and calcium by 30%. Choline, often overlooked, is critical for fetal brain development. Nutrola tracks all of these — including choline, which most nutrition apps do not track at all.

Athletic Performance

Athletes need more than protein. Magnesium supports muscle recovery. Iron carries oxygen to working muscles. Zinc supports testosterone production and immune function. Sodium and potassium balance determines hydration status. Tracking all of these nutrients helps athletes optimize performance and recovery.

Vegetarian and Vegan Gap Detection

Plant-based diets can be nutritionally complete, but they require attention to specific nutrients. Nutrola's amino acid tracking reveals whether you are getting all 9 essential amino acids in adequate quantities. Fatty acid tracking shows your omega-3 status. Mineral tracking identifies potential iron and zinc gaps that are common in plant-based eating.

Medical Condition Management

Individuals managing specific conditions benefit from detailed nutrient tracking:

• Anemia: Track iron, B12, and folate intake
• Osteoporosis: Monitor calcium, vitamin D, vitamin K, and magnesium
• Thyroid conditions: Track iodine and selenium
• Cardiovascular health: Monitor sodium, potassium, omega-3, and trans fat intake
• Diabetes: Track net carbs, fiber, chromium, and magnesium

Frequently Asked Questions About Nutrola's Nutrient Tracking

Do I see all 100+ nutrients for every food?

Yes. Every food in Nutrola's nutritionist-verified database of 1.8 million+ entries includes complete data for all tracked nutrients. There are no blank fields or missing values.

Can I set custom targets for individual nutrients?

Yes. Nutrola sets default targets based on your age, sex, weight, activity level, and goals. You can override any individual nutrient target — for example, increasing your iron target if your doctor has recommended it, or adjusting sodium limits for a low-sodium diet.

Does the AI photo scanner return micronutrient data?

Yes. When you scan a meal with Snap & Track, the identified foods return full 100+ nutrient data, not just calories and macros. The same applies to voice logging, barcode scanning, and recipe import.

How does Nutrola know the recommended intake for each nutrient?

Nutrola uses established dietary reference intakes (DRIs) from major health authorities, adjusted for your personal profile (age, sex, pregnancy status, activity level). You can also set custom targets or follow targets prescribed by your healthcare provider.

Is micronutrient tracking available on all plans?

Yes. Full 100+ nutrient tracking is available on every Nutrola plan, starting at EUR 2.50 per month with zero ads. The 3-day free trial includes complete nutrient tracking.

Beyond Calories: Why Comprehensive Tracking Matters

Nutrola is an AI-powered nutrition tracking app that gives you the full picture of your nutrition — not just calories and macros, but 100+ nutrients including every vitamin, mineral, amino acid, and fatty acid your body needs. With a nutritionist-verified database of 1.8 million+ foods, AI-powered logging methods (photo scanning, voice logging, barcode, recipe import), and detailed nutrient reports, Nutrola provides the depth of data you need to make truly informed dietary decisions.

Available on iOS, Android, Apple Watch, and Wear OS, starting at EUR 2.50 per month with zero ads and a 3-day free trial.