IntegrationNutritionFebruary 15, 20255 min read

Guthly + MyFitnessPal: Import Your Nutrition Data

Already logging food in MyFitnessPal? Sync your calorie and macro data into Guthly to see nutrition alongside your habits and workouts.

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Guthly + MyFitnessPal: Import Your Nutrition Data

MyFitnessPal is one of the most popular food tracking apps in the world, with a database of over 14 million foods. By connecting MFP to Guthly, you keep using the food diary you already know and love — while unlocking powerful cross-metric insights that combine your nutrition with workouts, habits, and wellness data.

One-way sync: MFP to Guthly

What Syncs

Everything you log in MyFitnessPal, available in your Guthly dashboard.

Calories

Daily calorie intake synced automatically from your MFP food diary

Protein

Track your protein goals across both platforms seamlessly

Carbs

Carbohydrate intake imported to fuel your workout planning

Fat

Fat macros flow into Guthly for complete nutritional visibility

Meal Logs

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack entries with timestamps

Water Intake

Daily hydration tracking carried over to your wellness dashboard

How to Connect

Get up and running in under two minutes.

1

Open Guthly Settings

Navigate to Settings > Integrations in your Guthly app and find MyFitnessPal in the Nutrition category.

2

Authorize MyFitnessPal

Tap "Connect" and sign in to your MyFitnessPal account. Grant Guthly permission to read your food diary data.

3

Choose Your Sync Preferences

Select which data points you want to import — calories, macros, meals, water, or all of the above.

4

Start Tracking

Log your meals in MyFitnessPal as usual. Your nutrition data will appear in Guthly within minutes.

What You Can Do

Combine MFP nutrition data with Guthly's full health tracking suite.

Unified Health Dashboard

See your nutrition alongside workouts, habits, and wellness metrics in a single view. No more switching between apps to get the full picture.

Smarter Goal Setting

Set calorie or macro targets that factor in your workout intensity and recovery needs. Guthly adjusts recommendations based on your activity.

AI-Powered Nutrition Insights

Guthly's AI analyzes your MFP data alongside sleep, exercise, and mood to reveal patterns — like how your protein intake affects recovery.

Cross-Metric Analytics

Correlate your nutrition with workout performance, energy levels, and habit streaks to optimize your routines over time.

Pro Tips

Get the Most Out of This Integration

Log Meals in Real Time

Syncing works best when you log meals in MFP throughout the day. Guthly pulls new entries every few minutes so your dashboard stays current.

Use MFP's Barcode Scanner

MyFitnessPal's massive food database and barcode scanner make logging fast. All that detailed data flows straight into Guthly.

Save Frequent Meals

Create saved meals and recipes in MFP for quick logging. The full macro breakdown transfers to Guthly every time.

Customize Your Dashboard

Pin your most-watched nutrition metrics to your Guthly home screen so you always see calories and macros at a glance.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Guthly sync data back to MyFitnessPal?
Currently, the integration is one-way — Guthly imports your nutrition data from MyFitnessPal. Your MFP account and data remain unchanged.
How often does nutrition data sync?
Guthly checks for new MFP entries approximately every 15 minutes. You can also trigger a manual sync at any time from the integration settings.
Will my MFP recipes and custom foods sync?
Yes! Any food or recipe you log in MFP — including custom entries — will have its calorie and macro data imported into Guthly.
Can I use both MFP and Guthly's built-in nutrition tracking?
We recommend picking one source for food logging to avoid duplicates. Most users prefer MFP for its large food database and use Guthly for everything else.
What happens if I disconnect MyFitnessPal?
Your previously synced nutrition data stays in Guthly. No new data will be imported until you reconnect. You can reconnect at any time.
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