Protein Quality Scanner
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How much of your protein actually counts?
Not all protein is equal. The label says "30 g protein" — but your body can often put only a fraction of it toward building muscle. The rest isn't absorbed, or it's simply burned for energy. Protein Quality Scanner shows you in seconds how much actually builds muscle — and how to fix the weak spots by combining the right foods.
Scan a barcode, photograph the ingredient list, or search the built-in database. The app reads the amino-acid makeup and digestibility of every protein source inside and turns it into one Effective Protein Score from 0 to 100 — telling you how much of that protein actually goes toward muscle.
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WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
Most apps just add up grams of protein. This one counts only the grams that actually build muscle. The score is built on the established DIAAS and PDCAAS standards, weighted for a single goal: building and keeping muscle. It comes down to how well your body digests the protein and whether all the essential amino acids are there in the right ratio. If some fall short, the app tells you exactly which foods to pair it with to close the gap.
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HOWEVER YOU EAT, IT MAKES YOUR PROTEIN WORK HARDER
Animal sources like whey, milk and eggs already bring a balanced amino-acid profile. Single plant proteins — rice, hemp, almond — often score lower on their own. That's no problem: usually just one amino acid is missing, and the right pairing fills it. The app shows you how to combine sources so the whole meal is balanced and your protein actually builds muscle — omnivore, vegetarian or vegan.
WHO IT'S FOR
✓ Gym-goers who want to turn protein into muscle, not just hit a number
✓ Vegans and vegetarians hunting for complete protein combinations
✓ Anyone after the real benefits of a high-protein diet
✓ Everyone fed up with empty "high protein" claims
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FEATURES
• Effective Protein Score (0–100) — how many grams are actually usable for muscle
• Every protein source detected, with its quality
• Full essential-amino-acid breakdown that pinpoints the weak link
• Concrete tips on what to pair weak sources with
• Track your daily intake — goal ring, meals, streak
• Build a meal and watch the score climb in real time
• 3M+ products via Open Food Facts
• Free, ad-supported
• No account needed — your data stays on your device
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COMMON QUESTIONS
Is collagen real protein?
Collagen and gelatin list "protein" on the label, but they're missing essential amino acids — so very little of it goes toward building muscle. Scan one and watch the score drop.
Which protein is best for building muscle?
Complete sources like whey, eggs and milk rank highest. The app scores every source so you can compare them in seconds.
Can vegans and vegetarians get complete protein?
Yes. Most single plant proteins miss just one amino acid — the app shows you which sources to combine (say, rice with peas) so a plant-based meal still builds muscle.
Does it track my daily protein?
Yes — set a goal and track the protein that actually builds muscle, with a daily ring, meals and streaks.
What can I scan?
Protein bars, protein powder, shakes, yogurts, plant-based products and everyday groceries — over 3 million products via Open Food Facts.
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THE SHORT VERSION
Your muscles need every essential amino acid in the right ratio. If one runs short, it caps the rest — the others can't be used effectively either. Cheap fillers like collagen put "protein" on the label but do little for muscle. The app does the math for you, so you never spend money on protein that won't build muscle.
Stop falling for empty "high protein" claims. Start scanning.
Not all protein is equal. The label says "30 g protein" — but your body can often put only a fraction of it toward building muscle. The rest isn't absorbed, or it's simply burned for energy. Protein Quality Scanner shows you in seconds how much actually builds muscle — and how to fix the weak spots by combining the right foods.
Scan a barcode, photograph the ingredient list, or search the built-in database. The app reads the amino-acid makeup and digestibility of every protein source inside and turns it into one Effective Protein Score from 0 to 100 — telling you how much of that protein actually goes toward muscle.
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WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
Most apps just add up grams of protein. This one counts only the grams that actually build muscle. The score is built on the established DIAAS and PDCAAS standards, weighted for a single goal: building and keeping muscle. It comes down to how well your body digests the protein and whether all the essential amino acids are there in the right ratio. If some fall short, the app tells you exactly which foods to pair it with to close the gap.
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HOWEVER YOU EAT, IT MAKES YOUR PROTEIN WORK HARDER
Animal sources like whey, milk and eggs already bring a balanced amino-acid profile. Single plant proteins — rice, hemp, almond — often score lower on their own. That's no problem: usually just one amino acid is missing, and the right pairing fills it. The app shows you how to combine sources so the whole meal is balanced and your protein actually builds muscle — omnivore, vegetarian or vegan.
WHO IT'S FOR
✓ Gym-goers who want to turn protein into muscle, not just hit a number
✓ Vegans and vegetarians hunting for complete protein combinations
✓ Anyone after the real benefits of a high-protein diet
✓ Everyone fed up with empty "high protein" claims
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FEATURES
• Effective Protein Score (0–100) — how many grams are actually usable for muscle
• Every protein source detected, with its quality
• Full essential-amino-acid breakdown that pinpoints the weak link
• Concrete tips on what to pair weak sources with
• Track your daily intake — goal ring, meals, streak
• Build a meal and watch the score climb in real time
• 3M+ products via Open Food Facts
• Free, ad-supported
• No account needed — your data stays on your device
─────────────────
COMMON QUESTIONS
Is collagen real protein?
Collagen and gelatin list "protein" on the label, but they're missing essential amino acids — so very little of it goes toward building muscle. Scan one and watch the score drop.
Which protein is best for building muscle?
Complete sources like whey, eggs and milk rank highest. The app scores every source so you can compare them in seconds.
Can vegans and vegetarians get complete protein?
Yes. Most single plant proteins miss just one amino acid — the app shows you which sources to combine (say, rice with peas) so a plant-based meal still builds muscle.
Does it track my daily protein?
Yes — set a goal and track the protein that actually builds muscle, with a daily ring, meals and streaks.
What can I scan?
Protein bars, protein powder, shakes, yogurts, plant-based products and everyday groceries — over 3 million products via Open Food Facts.
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THE SHORT VERSION
Your muscles need every essential amino acid in the right ratio. If one runs short, it caps the rest — the others can't be used effectively either. Cheap fillers like collagen put "protein" on the label but do little for muscle. The app does the math for you, so you never spend money on protein that won't build muscle.
Stop falling for empty "high protein" claims. Start scanning.
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What’s new
Search products by name
No barcode? No problem. Open the protein lookup and switch to the new Products tab to search Open Food Facts by name — complete with product photos so you can spot the right one at a glance. Tap a result to see its full Effective Protein score. The Foods tab still has all your generic protein sources (chicken, whey, and more) for quick offline lookups.
No barcode? No problem. Open the protein lookup and switch to the new Products tab to search Open Food Facts by name — complete with product photos so you can spot the right one at a glance. Tap a result to see its full Effective Protein score. The Foods tab still has all your generic protein sources (chicken, whey, and more) for quick offline lookups.
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About the developer
Kevin Kessler
hello@houseofgreens.de
Wilmersdorfer Str. 102
10629 Berlin
Germany