Software to Track Carbohydrates in Food

Many diets, such as the Atkins Diet, recommend limiting the intake of carbohydrates. Those who are following a restricted-carbohydrate diet can use one of several online or mobile applications to help keep track of carb intake.

Online Resources

• Websites such as the one for the Atkins diet --- atkins.com --- maintain information on the carbohydrate content of many common foods. Information is also available at carb-counter.net and lowcarbfriends.com.

Popular Sites

• Many sites help track carbohydrate intake as well as exercise and weight-loss goals. Among them are Fitday.com, which boasts 5.1 million members. The site myfitnesspal.com also tracks dietary intake, including carbohydrates.

Mobile Applications

• Several companies also make trackers designed for smart phones. Options include the Carb Tracker Pro for iPhone or the Carbs Control carbohydrate tracker for Android-enabled phones.