UPC vs QR code

Coffeecup57911

Just encountered my first incorrect upload of nutrition info from the UPC label. Reported it and recd a helpful call back from the company. This person reports that the most accurate info is obtained from the Smartlabel, at least for their company. The barcode reader in MyFitnessPal doesn’t read the smartlabel info (there is a free app which I used; that info was indeed correct on this product). I’ve never experienced the UPC error previously so thought I would post this.

seska422

The UPC code just links to an MFP database entry that's likely been entered by another user. Scanning is basically a quick way to enter something that represents the name of the item rather than typing the name in the search box. A QR code would have the same issue. The manufacturer isn't involved with the MFP database.

You need to double-check the Nutrition Facts from a UPC code scan with the box that you have in your hand for accuracy. If it isn't accurate, you can edit the info in the database as long as the MFP entry doesn't have a green checkmark.

kami3006

When you scan a upc label it doesn’t upload nutritional info, it only pulls up a user creating entry that corresponds to code. The entry’s accuracy is dependent on the person who manually entered it.

middlehaitch

Apologies. Slight detour.
I do hope you own that t-shirt @kami3006. It is perfect.

Cheers, h.

kami3006

middlehaitch wrote: »

Apologies. Slight detour.
I do hope you own that t-shirt @kami3006. It is perfect.

Cheers, h.

Haha. I do! There are several versions of it. I want a couple more. 🏋️‍♀️