# 3D Calorie-Counting Devices The NutriRay 3D is a Mobile Food Counter that Scans for Nutrition By M | Published 2016-01-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-counter References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/nutriray3d-calorie-tracker/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/nutriray3d) The NutriRay 3D smartphone extension is a food counter device that uses 3D scanning technology to read the nutritional value of meals and provide instantaneous data to consumers. The device offers a personal dietician of sorts to consumers without the added fees or expenses of having someone provide consultation. Instead the gadget can be used to collect accurate and knowledgable data as well as provide nutritional updates. Going beyond the simple task of reading labels to determine calorie content, the NutriRay 3D provides a detailed analysis of the food using 3D scanning. The device hooks onto a smartphone with the scanner built in. After the food has been analyzed, the device relays the nutritional value of the food to the smartphone while simultaneously filling out a food diary for easy tracking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3D Food Scanning:** Opportunity for companies to create more advanced 3D scanning technology for food to provide consumers with more detailed nutrition information. - **Mobile Nutrition Tracking:** Mobile applications that connect with 3D scanning nutrition devices, allowing for easier food diary tracking with an emphasis on nutritional value. - **Personalized Dietetics:** Creating technology that can analyze and interpret large amounts of nutritional data, offering personalized dietary recommendations to consumers based on their unique nutritional needs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Technology:** Developing advanced food scanning technology for consumers that is highly accurate and affordable. - **Mobile App Development:** Building mobile applications that integrate with food scanning technology and provide personalized nutrition tracking for consumers. - **Health and Wellness:** Incorporating the use of advanced food scanning technology into individual wellness and nutritional programs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dietary Food Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutrime.md) - [Nutrient Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cal-mind.md) - [Meal-Scanning Calorie Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snap.md) - [AI-Driven Food Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidriven-food-tracker.md) - [AI-Powered Meal Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-meal-scan.md) - [AI Calorie Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodtrack.md) - [3D Fitness Tracking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitycal.md) - [AI-Powered Calorie Tracking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calorielens.md) - [App-Connected Food Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-nutrition-scale-1.md)