Questions and answers about nutritional value calculator: Complete Guide

A nutritional value calculator is a digital tool that automatically estimates the energy content and macronutrients of a culinary dish — calories, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fiber and salt — based on the entered ingredients and specified weights.

For restaurants, using such a calculator brings clear benefits:

• Compliance with legal obligations regarding consumer nutritional information.
• Transparency towards customers, especially those with special diets.
• Increased customer trust and loyalty through open communication.
• Quick integration of nutritional data directly into the digital QR menu.

Read more about how it works in detail in the article Nutritional Value Calculator for Menu | Menivo.

Menivo includes a nutritional value calculator integrated directly into the digital menu creation platform. When you add a new product or edit an existing one, you can enter the ingredients and weights, and the system automatically calculates the nutritional values and displays them in the QR menu visible to customers.

The process is simple:

• Access the products section in the Menivo admin panel.
• Add or edit a product and fill in the dedicated ingredient fields.
• The system processes the data and automatically generates the nutritional values.
• The information appears immediately in the digital menu scannable by customers.

Complete details can be found in the guide Menivo Nutritional Value Calculator.

According to current European regulations (EU Regulation No. 1169/2011), displaying nutritional information is recommended and, in certain contexts, mandatory for packaged foods. However, the trend at European and national level is to extend this obligation to food service establishments as well.

Regardless of the current legal framework, displaying nutritional values in the menu represents a major competitive advantage and a sign of responsibility towards customers. Restaurants that provide this information gain more trust, especially from customers concerned about health or with dietary restrictions.

Also check our guide on Restaurant food allergens – legal obligations in Romania for a complete picture of legal requirements.

Yes! Menivo allows you to simultaneously add both nutritional values and allergens to each menu product. The platform supports the 14 main food allergens regulated at European level, and these can be simply selected through the drag-and-drop interface or with the help of the AI allergen generator.

This dual functionality — nutritional value calculator + allergens — is essential for modern restaurants that want to offer a transparent and safe experience. Customers with intolerances or allergies can quickly check the information directly from the QR menu, without having to ask staff.

Learn more about why allergens matter and how to add them correctly or access the guide How to use the AI-based food allergen generator.

Through the calculator integrated in Menivo, for each menu product you can display the following essential nutritional information to customers:

• Energy value — expressed in kcal and kJ
• Total fats — including saturated fatty acids
• Carbohydrates — including sugars
• Proteins
• Dietary fiber
• Salt

These values are calculated per serving or per 100g, depending on your preferences, and are displayed directly in the digital QR menu viewed by customers on their phone.

The accuracy of any nutritional value calculator directly depends on the quality of the entered data: the specified ingredients, weights and preparation methods. The more detailed and accurate the entered information, the closer the results will be to reality.

Menivo uses updated nutritional databases to generate estimates as accurate as possible. It is important to note that the displayed values represent estimates and may vary slightly depending on ingredient suppliers or cooking techniques used. However, for the purpose of informing customers, these values are more than sufficient and relevant.

Adding nutritional values in Menivo is fast and intuitive. Follow these simple steps:

• Step 1: Register or log in at menivo.io.
• Step 2: Access your restaurant and navigate to the products section.
• Step 3: Add a new product or edit an existing one.
• Step 4: Fill in the dedicated fields for ingredients and weights.
• Step 5: The system automatically calculates the nutritional values — save the product.
• Step 6: Check the digital QR menu — the information is already visible to customers.

If you want a complete visual guide, check The complete tutorial: How to add and create products in the menu.

Yes! Menivo offers an import functionality via Excel file (XLSX/XLS), which allows you to simultaneously upload dozens or hundreds of products, including information about ingredients, allergens and nutritional values. This is the ideal solution if you already have a complex menu and want to quickly migrate to the digital platform.

Download the import template from the admin panel, fill it in with your product data and upload it with a single click. The system will automatically process all information and add it to the menu.

Also read the guide Creating a restaurant menu in Menivo – step-by-step guide to see all available options.

Absolutely! This is one of the greatest advantages of combining the nutritional value calculator with the Menivo digital QR menu. Once you have filled in the nutritional information for your products, it is automatically displayed in the digital menu that customers access by scanning the QR code on the table.

No additional app is needed — the menu opens directly in the phone's browser. Customers can filter, explore and check nutritional values before ordering, which significantly improves the restaurant experience.

Discover more about the benefits of the digital menu in the article What is a digital QR menu and why do restaurants need it in 2026.

Menivo offers several subscription plans, including a free plan to get started. Advanced features, including full access to the nutritional value calculator and the AI allergen generator, are available depending on the chosen plan. You can check the available plans and their limits directly on menivo.io.

Even in the basic plan, you can add allergen information and nutritional values for your products, which helps you meet customer requirements and current trends in the HoReCa industry.

Yes — industry studies show that nutritional transparency increases customer trust and makes them order more or return more often. A complete digital menu, with attractive photos, clear prices, allergens and nutritional values, gives customers all the information they need to make a comfortable purchasing decision.

Moreover, customers with special dietary requirements (vegetarians, athletes, people with intolerances) are much more likely to choose restaurants that clearly display this information. It is a real competitive advantage over competitors who do not offer this transparency.

Also see how you can increase your restaurant sales with Menivo.

Yes! Menivo supports bilingual menus — Romanian and English. You can enter product names, descriptions, ingredients and all associated information both in Romanian (mandatory field) and in English (optional field). Foreign customers or tourists will be able to view the menu, including the nutritional values, in their language.

This functionality is especially valuable for restaurants in tourist areas or for venues that attract an international clientele. Bilingual setup is done simply from the admin panel, without technical knowledge.