UK food database

Hi, enjoying my Flex/iOS app so far - do you have plans to develop a UK foods database?

Thanks!

 

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318 Comments
Debbie3
Base Runner

As a new customer, I can't believe that the lack of a food database hasn't been mentioned in any of the many reviews I read. The lack of a response from the team is very disappointing. 

Rowbs
Jogger

i like the fitbit and the fact that its all in one now when it comes to food i see theres no uk side to it so i have to enter most things if i want to use it. now you cant tell me that the amount of ppl in the uk would not use it if it was added even if you just add a uk side to it and let us start to add to it. its one of the only things that are getting me upset about the product now 

pfaa
First Steps

Agree fully, how many UK users are there and how long can Fitbit ignore us. It cant be rocket science to tap into an existing UK food database! Come on Fitbit.

Cowhead
First Steps

The lack of a UK food database is shocking!  None of the US food matches up - how hard can it be to employ someone to sort out the database - hell give me some money and I'll do it for you myself!

Cowhead
First Steps
So, I messaged the moderators today about a UK food database, here's the response (no timeframe but it is in motion...) Subject: Re: UK Food database From: Matthew Date: 01-28-2015 11:34 Hi Rob, A UK Food Database is indeed in the works. You're welcome to join the related conversation here, and keep an eye out for updates to that Feature Suggestion. I don't have an estimated arrival for this new feature, but we're hoping to announce it soon! Matthew Fitbit Community Moderator
r3dwarr10r
First Steps

Please sort this ASAP - it is unfair that we get less support than other parts of the globe yet pay the same prices for your products.Smiley Sad

RhodieBev
First Steps

I've just bought a Fitbit and am really disappointed to see there is no UK Food Database.  The USA one is absolutely useless to us.  It means we can't use a very expensive item fully.  I notice there are pages of requests on this forum and still we wait.  When are you intending to sort this for us?

PaulMC64
Recovery Runner

Can we either get a UK Database or a way to import from myFitnessPal or the Tesco page. Happy with either, but its annoying having information in two places.

 

Please sort this asap.

PhoenixEmber
Recovery Runner
I would love to see a British food database so I can add the foods from the country I am in.
SunsetRunner
Not applicable

I am really disappointed that we still don't have a UK food database after the new products have been released.

hamerp
First Steps

It would be really useful to have the UK Food Database. It's a bit strange that they have other countries databases, but not the UK's. Must be a reason, but I can't think what it might be!!

hamerp
First Steps

It would be really useful to have the UK Food Database. It's a bit strange that they have other countries databases, but not the UK's. Must be a reason, but I can't think what it might be!!

Lantern
First Steps

Great idea! This will make your product more attractive to UK consumers.

PhoenixEmber
Recovery Runner
Would really love it if we could have a uk food database!!
harmitfc
Jogger

 

Please add a UK database! The ONLY problem with my Flex is that we can't track our food!

SunsetRunner
Not applicable
HI.

I'm trying to connect to weight watchers in the UK but as my food log doesn't come up with United Kingdom I'm not able to do this. Any suggestions?
SunsetRunner
Not applicable
I'm trying to connect to weight watchers in the UK but am unable to do so because I can't choose a UK database. Very annoying!
iamromeo
First Steps

Yes please! UK Food database! 

Rosinante
Recovery Runner

Adding my voice here too.

Please!

 

I'm new to fitbit, about a fortnight, and I love it. My Charge is revolutionizing me, honestly. 4.5lbs gone already, and the optimism for much more.

 

I'm about to buy the Arla scales, when the black ones come back into stock.

I'm about to buy Premium, because I love all the reports and graphs, they really keep me interested and focussed.

 - but I do want the British food database. Myfitnesspal is fine, and syncs beautifully but particularly in the detailed food reports, it's no use, because all it reports is the total meal eaten at Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Snacks but no detail of the actual foods, rendering this Premuim report pointless, when it could be so useful.

 

Despite being a serial dieter for 40 years, fitbit is already teaching me so much. Please times a million, bring in the British food database as soon as possible - I've a lot more to learn!

Thankyou.

Lauramac2
Jogger
Please add a UK food database as having to scan foods to my fitness pal and then manually add calories
Tamataz
Recovery Runner

I, too, would like your food database to be extended. The product is sold all over Europe, but the choices of the food database is limited.  I live in Belgium, but speak English and the choice for my food database is either France or US.  Neither of these countries fit my personal need here. There ought to be an "international" database, where one can input a variety of food.  

If that is not possible, we should at least have a UK database for food and a German database and, preferably, for me... a Belgian one! 🙂

CalorificValue
First Steps

Calorie Values: OK! A banana is a banana, but when trying to match a US manufactured food product to one of ours it's really tiresome. Make using your products a pleasure rather than a chore and give us a UK data base to work from.

Rosinante
Recovery Runner
I came across this on another thread. Very disappointing to know that we're not that important to fitbit. Love the equipment but I think the attitude is pretty shabby, considerating.....
 

"" As soon as we have more information about a UK food database, we will let you know.At this moment, we just ask for your patience and understanding. Our developers are still considerating this but it's not a priority. Stay tuned!

Fitbit Community ModeratorEdgar | Community Moderator

You're what you eat. Want to feel great? Get Fit! ""

HovePunter
First Steps

Come on FitBit - UK food database please. Look after your customers - listen to what they want.

 

The US one is painful to trawl thru'.

Karen_M
Jogger

Do you think if enough people comment saying how much we need a UK food database they will listen? Can only try. Only real downfall as it really is a guessing game and not very accurate.


@Rob67 wrote:
It would be really helpful for me and others I'm sure to have a UK foods database . Using the U.S. version is a guessing game at best. It would also be nice to see nutrition information as well. These features are already part of the MyFitnessPal app which I have to keep using to log my food intake.

 

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