Bariatric Lens Scan
Scan, Score & Swap Smarter
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Your personal bariatric shopping companion! Scan any product barcode for instant suitability scoring and healthier alternatives.
Bariatric Lens Scan is a grocery shopping companion designed to help people compare packaged foods after bariatric surgery. Make more informed food choices with barcode scanning and nutrition-based product assessment.
WHAT IT DOES
* Scan product barcodes with your camera
* Get an instant Bariatric Suitability Score from 0 to 100
* See a detailed nutritional breakdown
* Discover better food alternatives when available
* Identify ingredients such as sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners
DESIGNED FOR
* People after bariatric surgery, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and duodenal switch
* People preparing for bariatric surgery
* Caregivers supporting bariatric patients
* Anyone following bariatric nutrition guidelines
HOW IT WORKS
1. Point your camera at a product barcode
2. Review the product's bariatric suitability score
3. See why the product received its score
4. Browse alternative products in the same category when available
SCORING SYSTEM
Green score, 70 to 100: Better fit based on general bariatric nutrition guidelines
Yellow score, 40 to 69: Review the nutrition details before deciding
Red score, 0 to 39: Lower fit based on general bariatric nutrition guidelines
SCORING CRITERIA
* Lower sugar content can improve the score
* Higher protein content can improve the score
* Fiber content can improve the score
* High saturated fat may lower the score
* Sugar alcohols may be flagged because they can cause digestive discomfort for some people
* Artificial sweeteners may be flagged for review
KEY FEATURES
* Real-time barcode scanning
* Bariatric Suitability Score with color-coded results
* Detailed nutrition information per serving
* Product comparison and swap suggestions
* Warning badges for sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners
* Featured bariatric essentials section
* Manual barcode entry option
* No account or login required
* Free to use
DATA SOURCE
Powered by Open Food Facts, a free, open, collaborative database of food products from around the world.
PRIVACY FIRST
* No personal data collected
* No user tracking
* No ads
* Camera used for barcode scanning only
DISCLAIMER
Bariatric Lens Scan provides general nutrition information and product comparisons based on common bariatric nutrition guidelines. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider, registered dietitian, or bariatric care team for personalized dietary guidance.
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The developer, Kevin Wichtendahl, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Kevin Wichtendahl
- Size
- 4.1 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
9+
- 9+
- Contains
Advertising
Health or Wellness Topics
- Copyright
- © 2026 Bariscan