Built on research, not guesswork.
Alma combines established nutrition databases with peer-reviewed diet-quality research, then keeps every estimate editable when a member knows more specific details.
The Alma Score
The Alma Score is an educational 0–100 diet-quality signal informed by the Harvard Alternate Healthy Eating Index. It helps summarize a day; it is not a medical diagnosis.
Nutrition data sources
Accuracy and boundaries
Nutrition estimates can vary with portion size, brand, recipe, restaurant preparation, oils, and sauces. Members can review and correct a log when they know more specific details.
Alma provides educational nutrition information. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Read the editorial standards and privacy policy. Reviewed August 24, 2026.
Common questions
How accurate are Alma nutrition estimates?
Estimates vary with portions, brands, recipes, oils, and sauces. Correct a log when you have more specific details.
Is the Alma Score a medical diagnosis?
No. It is an educational diet-quality signal, not medical advice, a diagnosis, or treatment.
Where does Alma get nutrition data?
Alma combines established sources including USDA FoodData Central, the University of Minnesota Nutrition Coordinating Center, and the FatSecret Platform API.