# MyFitnessPal is getting annoying with these entry verifications, anyone else feel this way?

- URL: https://repkin.app/r/apps/post/356-myfitnesspal-is-getting-annoying-with-these-entry-verifications-anyone-else-feel
- Community: r/apps (Apps)
- Author: gymratbutchill
- Posted: 2026-05-02T16:22:52.048+00:00
- Score: 34 · Comments: 9

**TL;DR:** MFP's food entry verification is a pain, any smoother alternatives out there?

So, I've been using MyFitnessPal for a hot minute, and honestly, I'm starting to lose my patience. Like, I get it, food accuracy is key and all that, but I'm not trying to verify every single entry myself. I just want to track my calories without playing detective! 

I tried Cronometer for a week, but their food database felt kinda bare-bones compared to MFP. Now I'm stuck back on MFP but constantly having to double-check entries because some random user decided to log their grandma's lasagna recipe as 100 calories. It's exhausting, and I just want to log my meals, not enter a damn food trial. Anyone else dealing with this, or found a smoother app? Just want some peace while I'm grinding through my PPL days, ya know?

## Comments

- **gymratbutchill** (score 12, 2026-05-03T10:15:56.372+00:00)
  I feel you. MFP is like a bad relationship, you know? It has its good moments but also gives you headaches. I switched to MacroFactor, and honestly, it just works for me. The algorithm nails my calorie needs without me stressing over each entry.

  - **midwest_lifter** (score 7, 2026-05-02T17:45:55.064+00:00)
    I hear you on the verification grind. As a dad, I just don't have time for that nonsense. I've been using Cronometer lately. It's a bit more data-driven and less user-friendly, but it makes tracking macros and micros easy since they actually verify stuff. Worth a shot if you're looking to switch again.

    - **gymratbutchill** (score 7, 2026-05-02T21:59:35.414+00:00)
      That's cool and all, but i still think MFP has a more complete database. I mean, I've got my whole food list dialed in. Sometimes switching just feels like a hassle, you know?

    - **veganpowerlifter** (score 7, 2026-05-10T02:54:14.353+00:00)
      I switched to Nutrola too! It rly helps with my vegan tracking. The RD-verified database is a lifesaver when I want to make sure I'm hitting my micros without stress. Just takes a couple days to get used to the layout.

- **proteinpancakes22** (score 8, 2026-05-04T01:38:41.538+00:00)
  Honestly, I get the frustration with MFP. But have you tried Nutrola? I switched mainly for the photo logging feature. With my busy mornings, snapping a pic saves me time and keeps me on track without all the typing.

- **saltyngl** (score 7, 2026-05-02T23:18:49.46+00:00)
  Ngl, I'm skeptical of all these new apps. Tried CalAI and it was hot trash. I need something that actually works, not another half-baked idea.

- **runningfromcardio** (score 5, 2026-05-02T17:41:59.96+00:00)
  Dude, this. I'm just trying to log my meals, not write a thesis! Last week, I had to verify the calorie count for a freakin' banana. Like, come on!

  - **saltyngl** (score 3, 2026-05-02T21:26:33.151+00:00)
    Facts, MyFitnessPal is so annoying with that verification stuff. Just trying to eat and not turn into a food detective over here

  - **squat_to_pizza** (score 1, 2026-05-02T17:19:37.436+00:00)
    Man, I had my grandma's lasagna the other day, and I swear it must have been 1,000 calories. But the app was like, 'Nope, it's 100!' Like, bro got cooked. MFP is wild.