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2nd in the 2027 standings · The deepest nutrient reports
Cronometer: 2027 finalist scorecard
Cronometer wins the 2027 award for micronutrients. It reports up to 95 nutrients and compounds, per the company, on food data it describes as lab-analysed and verified. Gold costs $59.99 a year or $10.99 a month. It places second overall.
2027 award winner
Scorecard
Every finalist is marked on the same eight criteria. How we judge explains each one and what the marks mean.
| Criterion | Mark | What we look at |
|---|---|---|
| Ways to log | Good | How many fast, reliable ways in: photo, voice, barcode, typed search, saved meals and recipes. |
| Food data | Good | Whether entries are verified or crowd-sourced, and how well the catalogue covers branded, restaurant and home foods. |
| Free plan | Good | What you can do without paying, and whether the free plan expires. |
| Paid plan value | Good | What the paid tier costs per year and what it adds. |
| Nutrient depth | Strong | How many nutrients each entry carries beyond calories and macros. |
| Goal tools | Good | Targets, adaptive adjustments, fasting, meal planning and coaching. |
| Platforms | Good | Phone, web and watch, and whether they share one diary. |
| Data control | Not confirmed | Export, health-platform sync, deletion and privacy controls. |
Plans and price
| Plan | What it costs and includes |
|---|---|
| Free | $0, with ads: nutrient diary and barcode scanning |
| Gold | $59.99 a year or $10.99 a month (checked September 20, 2026): Photo Log, Voice Log, Crono Coach, no ads |
Platforms: iPhone, Android, web
What it does well
- Reports up to 95 nutrients and compounds, per Cronometer
- Food data the company describes as lab-analysed and verified
- Barcode scanning on the free plan
- Crono Coach, an AI assistant in Gold that turns your own logs into short guidance
- Well suited to diets that need watching, such as B12 and iron on a vegan diet
Worth knowing
- Logging is slower and more exacting than with photo-first apps
- Photo Log, Voice Log and Crono Coach are Gold features
- The free plan carries ads
The case for it
Cronometer is for people who want to know what is in their food, not just how much of it there was. Its reports go further than any other finalist’s, covering up to 95 nutrients and compounds according to the company, and it describes its food data as lab-analysed and verified. If you are checking iron and B12 on a plant-based diet, watching sodium and potassium, or simply curious about where your magnesium comes from, Cronometer turns a diary into a nutrition report.
How logging works
On the free plan you log by search and barcode, and entries are precise rather than quick: Cronometer rewards weighing and measuring. Gold adds Photo Log and Voice Log for faster entries, and Crono Coach, an assistant that reads your own logs and goals and turns them into short pieces of guidance.
Where it sits in the field
Cronometer is second in our standings, on the strength of its nutrient depth, and wins its category outright. For a nutrient report, nothing in the field goes deeper. For everyday food tracking, the trade-off is speed: logging is more exacting than in photo-first apps, the AI tools are paid, and the free plan has ads. PlateLens tracks 82+ nutrients of its own, includes AI photo scans on its free plan and costs $25 a year less to upgrade, which is why it takes the overall award.
Who should pick it
- People who want a detailed vitamin and mineral report from their diary.
- People on diets where a few nutrients need watching.
- People who like precision and do not mind spending an extra minute on each entry.
What to know before you choose
Decide whether you want a report or a habit. Many people start with Cronometer for the reports and then find the logging pace hard to keep up; others love exactly that rigour.
See the full comparison: PlateLens vs Cronometer · Cronometer vs MacroFactor.
Shortlisted in 2027
- Food Tracking App of the Year
- Best Free Food Tracking App
- Best AI Photo Food Tracking
- Best Value Premium Plan
- Best Food Tracker for Macro Coaching
Questions readers ask
Is Cronometer the best app for tracking vitamins and minerals?
It is our 2027 award winner for micronutrients. Cronometer says it reports up to 95 nutrients and compounds, on food data it describes as lab-analysed and verified, which makes it the strongest choice when a nutrient report is the goal.
How much is Cronometer Gold?
Cronometer Gold costs $59.99 a year or $10.99 a month (checked September 20, 2026). It adds Photo Log, Voice Log, the Crono Coach assistant and ad-free use. The free plan includes the nutrient diary and barcode scanning, with ads.
Does Cronometer have AI features?
Yes. Gold includes Photo Log, Voice Log and Crono Coach, an AI assistant that turns your logged data and goals into short guidance.