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MealPlans.dev

MealPlans.dev

by thequietmind·Jul 12, 2026·2 points·1 comment
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AI Analysis

●MidCozySolve My Problem

Useful shift from logging to planning, but Cronometer already dominates this space.

Strengths
  • •Focuses on sodium and potassium visibility, which most general trackers hide or bury.
  • •No account required and runs entirely in the browser for immediate privacy.
Weaknesses
  • •No food database integration mentioned; manual entry is a massive friction point.
  • •Competing against established giants like Cronometer and MyFitnessPal with no clear moat.
Category
Health
Target Audience

People tracking macros or managing specific dietary restrictions like sodium intake

Similar To

Cronometer · MyFitnessPal · Eat This Much

Post Description

Hi HN,

Over the past year I've lost more than 40 pounds.

One thing I learned during that process is that meal planning was far more important for me than calorie tracking.

I had already built a nutrition tracking app, but I kept running into a different problem. Most nutrition apps help answer:

"What did I eat today?"

The question I cared about was:

"What am I going to eat this week, and does it support my goals?"

I wanted to understand the nutritional impact of a meal plan before eating and make adjustments ahead of time instead of trying to fix things after the fact.

I originally built MealPlans.dev for myself to plan around calories, protein, sodium, and potassium. Over time I added carbohydrates and fat as well.

The goal is simple: build a meal plan, understand its nutritional impact, and make informed decisions before the week begins.

I'd love any feedback or suggestions.

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