GreenChoice - Food Scanner

GreenChoice, PBC

About this app

Scan 1,000,000+ foods to see what's really in them - toxic additives, seed oils, ultra-processed ingredients, allergens, and more. One science-based health score. Free forever.

70%+ of foods in US grocery stores are ultra-processed or contain a potentially harmful ingredient. You deserve to know what you're eating.

GreenChoice gives you the GreenScore - one simple, science-based health score that tells you how a food impacts your health. Behind that score, we evaluate what no other food scanner does:

- Nutritional Quality: macros, micros, and ingredient quality
- Processing Level: is it ultra-processed? What's natural vs. artificial?
- Ingredient Safety: toxic additives, pesticide and herbicide exposure, antibiotics and hormones
- Climate Impact: carbon footprint and water footprint vs. similar products

One score. Four dimensions. Built on science. Powered by AI. Guided by experts.

WE SHOW YOU THE GOOD - NOT JUST THE BAD
GreenChoice doesn't just flag harmful ingredients. We highlight what's healthy too - nutrients to encourage, beneficial ingredients, and foods that meet high standards for nutrition, sustainability, and real ingredients. Science-based guidance, not fearmongering.

BUILT ON SCIENCE. POWERED BY AI. GUIDED BY EXPERTS.
Our methodology has been developed over 6+ years and is guided by an independent Science Advisory Board. We are a certified public benefit corporation, legally structured to prioritize your health over profit.

Our GreenScore ratings are 100% independent. Brands cannot pay to alter their scores or be recommended. We don't allow sponsored content. Period.

Featured by CNN Health, Fast Company, Martha Stewart, and Clean Eating. Google named GreenChoice 1 of 3 Best Apps for Good in the U.S.

PERSONALIZED FOR YOUR DIET & ALLERGIES
Set your dietary preferences and food sensitivities. Scan any product and instantly see if it matches YOUR needs. Get alerts when something conflicts with your diet, and discover better-for-you swaps filtered to your preferences.

Diets: Vegan, Vegetarian, Keto, Paleo, Gluten-Free, Low FODMAP, Pescatarian, Kosher, No Added Sugar, and more.
Allergies: Dairy, Egg, Fish, Gluten, Peanut, Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Shellfish, Sesame, Corn, and more.
Filter by specific ingredients: No Seed Oils, No Added Sugar, No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors, No Carrageenan, No BHT, No High-Fructose Corn Syrup, and more.

ONE APP. EVERY SCANNER YOU NEED.
GreenChoice replaces a dozen single-purpose apps:
- Seed oil scanner
- Toxic additive scanner
- Ultra-processed food (UPF) detector
- Vegan and vegetarian scanner
- Gluten-free scanner
- Food allergy scanner
- FODMAP scanner
- Added sugar scanner
- Food dye and artificial color scanner
- Keto scanner
- Palm oil scanner
- Clean eating and whole food scanner

WORKS AT 50+ US GROCERY RETAILERS
Scan foods at any major grocery store, co-op, or convenience store in the US - including Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, Safeway, Publix, H-E-B, Wegmans, Whole Foods, Target, Sprouts, Trader Joe's, ShopRite, Walgreens, Hannaford, Stop and Shop, Amazon, and many more.

Join the 10 million+ healthier purchases we've guided across our apps, sites, and retail partners. Scan. Learn. Swap. Download GreenChoice - it's free.

Questions or feedback? Email us at [e-mail] - we're real people who care about making healthy food accessible for everyone.

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Ratings and reviews

The app is easy to use and presents well, but some of the information is clearly wrong. For example, it lists avacados and guacamole as having perfect environmental scores, which seems deeply misguided given the issues around their water consumption and unsustainable farming practices. I did not do an exhaustive search on all of their facts, but the fact that some things are wrong means it should not be trusted as an accurate source of information.

Just got started using the app, first impression is there is a bit of lag. The time you click on something and the time it registers, there is a brief delay. Other than that I really enjoy the info this app provides. I think it's a very positive tool for people to have, especially for those that don't have the time to research. It would be cool if there was also an app for things such as consumer goods. Great app you guys!

Haven't been able to use much unfortunately cuz I've been so broke lately n unable to go out of my way to shop more green the way I usually would.. :/ (which IF it's POSSIBLE.. they could try and find the cheapest ways to be "green" that'd be awesome) love the concept of this app tho. Hope they keep improving it..

What’s new

- Enhanced ultra-processed food (UPF) detection in our processing score
- Scan faster: improved barcode recognition for quicker results
- 1M+ products now scored across 50+ US retailers
- 80+ diet, allergy & ingredient filters - scan for exactly what matters to you
- Performance improvements for a smoother experience