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Telegram bot uses vision AI to count calories from food photos
A developer built a Telegram bot that identifies food from photos and estimates calories, protein, fat, and carbs. The bot initially misidentified borscht as berry compote but improved by analyzing serving context. It uses a vision LLM with structured JSON output and offers 5 free analyses plus one daily.
Meridian48 take
The bot's clever use of physical context over dish lists is a practical lesson in AI reliability, but its accuracy on diverse cuisines remains unproven.
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