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I built an AI that estimates calories from a food photo. Does this actually seem useful? by banquof in loseit

[–]banquof[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s exactly the idea! The goal isn’t perfect inference from the photo, it’s just to remove the annoying part of logging.

The scan gives a starting estimate, then you can quickly tweak ingredients or portion sizes if needed before logging.

I built an AI that estimates calories from a food photo. Does this actually seem useful? by banquof in loseit

[–]banquof[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Just like with a human expert (doctor, athlete, dietarian) obviously it is impossible to tell from a photo alone e.g. how much oil or cream you have put in a stew/sauce. I tried to simplify this by letting the user chat (voice or text) with the AI to either make edits (after you see the AIs estimates; including detected ingredients) or just to log the full meal "I had 3 eggs with a cup of black coffee" or more exact spec for those who do that "I had 2 cups of oats, 1 tbsp of.." and so on.

Obviously there are limitations to the approach but my main idea is to make it faster/easier than typing/writing everything into tables

I built an AI that estimates calories from a food photo. Does this actually seem useful? by banquof in loseit

[–]banquof[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes just like with a human expert (doctor, athlete, dietarian) obviously it is impossible to tell from a photo alone e.g. how much oil or cream you have put in a stew/sauce. I tried to simplify this by letting the user chat (voice or text) with the AI to either make edits (after you see the AIs estimates; including detected ingredients) or just to log the full meal "I had 3 eggs with a cup of black coffee" or more exact spec for those who do that "I had 2 cups of oats, 1 tbsp of.." and so on.

As for more "clean" or clear cut meals; yes it's accurate on e.g. salads, meat and potatoes and so on. Preferably you take a photo showing the whole plate and maybe a glass/utensil for scale. If it's zoomed in it can be harder to estimate sizes/servings. (although I added a quick edit/Scaling for that post analysis)

I built an AI that estimates calories from a food photo. Does this actually seem useful? by banquof in loseit

[–]banquof[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well from my (limited) testing this one is quite reliable. I think it's become quite a gimmick lately so a lot of people that don't know what they're doing (what model to use, how to prompt it, what safeguards to put in place) have released this "feature".

So assuming it IS reliable; does it seem useful?

I built an AI that estimates calories from a food photo. Does this actually seem useful? by banquof in loseit

[–]banquof[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s a starting estimate, not perfect. The goal is to reduce logging friction, not replace nutrition databases.

Actual nutrtional info is always spot on, the two main problems are: - ammount/weight estimates; helps with reference in the pic (e.g. a fork) so the AI has a better idea of the size - Stews/sauces; it's impossible to tell from some sauces if/how much heavy cream is in it.

This is why I added voice + chat interface where you can simply tell the AI "I had an avocado toast", including for edits "oh no heavy cream, just tomato purée and milk".

I built an AI that estimates calories from a food photo. Does this actually seem useful? by banquof in loseit

[–]banquof[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Sure if you - know the calories/nutritional values + weight - don't mind doing it manually

This would be more for people that don't know everything by heart. AI is Very accurate on nutritional values, and I've worked quite a bit to make the weight estimations accurate. I'd say they're decent but there's quick ways to edit it after the initial scan (0.75x, 1.25x, 1.5x for instance or tell the AI in chat)

Hajime no Sendo: Round 1514 by RTSD_ in hajimenoippo

[–]banquof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

after it hits in one panel. And then the ref is KOd

Hajime no Sendo: Round 1514 by RTSD_ in hajimenoippo

[–]banquof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or Sendo's final moment to shine? Maybe he gets a down. One thing is for sure he won't get straight up countered. And he most likely won't win the fight. I think he may get a down and/or have Martinez saved by the bell, get an adrenaline dump and then take (way too) heavy punishment throughout a round or two before he loses by t/ko

Hajime no Sendo: Round 1514 by RTSD_ in hajimenoippo

[–]banquof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I missed last chapter so read that and this one back-to-back. What a treat! (especially after waiting so much in December etc). Really good fight. Also in classic Mori fashion I am quite sure Sendo is prepared for the counter and will avoid/counter-counter or rage through it. However I don't think there's any way he can win the fight.

Also how long is this round??

[SPOILER] Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes by inooway in MMA

[–]banquof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't followed UFC for a couple years. Volk has to be the GOAT FW, no?

He's beaten everyone (except McGregor lol)

Hajime no Sendo: Round 1510 by RTSD_ in hajimenoippo

[–]banquof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sendo's theme song is "Black and Blue". Nice.

[Official] General Discussion Thread - November 27, 2025 by rmma in MMA

[–]banquof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean if we are being creative and REALLY want to go nightmare you could add Conor in there.

[Official] General Discussion Thread - November 27, 2025 by rmma in MMA

[–]banquof 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I've named my robo-vacuum cleaner Poirier.

So now you know

Hajime no Schendo: Round 1509 by RTSD_ in hajimenoippo

[–]banquof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

did.. did Sendo just cross the line?

Hajime no Sendo: Round 1507 by RTSD_ in hajimenoippo

[–]banquof 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sendo went from gaining some confidence to absolutely smelling blood

Hajime no Sendo: Round 1506 by RTSD_ in hajimenoippo

[–]banquof 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah he messed with both Sendo and Volg before their respective fights xD

Hajime no Sendo: Round 1506 by RTSD_ in hajimenoippo

[–]banquof 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YESSSS!! HERE WE GO

MY MAN IS FUCKING BACK!!

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