Pakistan's Most Trusted
Nutrition Database
Built by doctors, dietitians, and food scientists who believe every Pakistani deserves access to accurate, locally-relevant nutrition information — completely free.
2,400+
Pakistani Foods Tracked
850K+
Monthly Users
12
Nutrition Experts
99.2%
Data Accuracy Rate
Our Mission
Accurate nutrition data,
built for how Pakistan eats
When we started DesiCalorie in 2021, we noticed a glaring gap: every major calorie app was built around Western foods. Searching for "biryani", "daal", or "paratha" returned either nothing or wildly inaccurate values copied from generic databases.
We set out to fix that. Our team of doctors, registered dietitians, and food scientists spent years building Pakistan's first comprehensive, clinically-verified nutrition database — covering everything from everyday roti to regional specialties like Sindhi biryani and Peshawari karahi.
Today, over 850,000 Pakistanis use DesiCalorie every month to track calories, plan meals, and make healthier choices — all with data they can actually trust.
Clinically Verified
All data reviewed by MDs & RDs
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
Accuracy First
Every calorie count and macro value is sourced from verified lab data or peer-reviewed research — never estimated or guessed.
Clinically Grounded
Our tools and content are reviewed by qualified doctors and registered dietitians, not just content writers.
Built for Pakistan
We focus exclusively on South Asian and Pakistani foods — the foods you actually eat, in the portions you actually use.
Always Free
Our core tools — food database, calorie calculators, BMI tool, meal planner — will always be free for everyone.
The People Behind the Data
Meet Our Expert Team
Every calorie count, every article, every tool on DesiCalorie is backed by qualified medical and nutrition professionals.
Dr. Ayesha Malik
Chief Nutrition Officer & Co-Founder
MBBS, MSc Clinical Nutrition — Aga Khan University
Dr. Usman Tariq
Medical Advisor & Dietitian
MBBS, RD — King Edward Medical University, Lahore
Sana Rehman
Head of Content & Nutrition Research
MSc Food Science & Nutrition — University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
Bilal Ahmed
Lead Data Scientist
MS Computer Science — LUMS, Lahore
A Larger Team Behind the Scenes
Beyond our core team, DesiCalorie works with a network of 8 additional registered dietitians, 3 food scientists, and 2 data analysts across Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad — all contributing to the accuracy and depth of our nutrition database.
How We Work
Our Data Methodology
We don't just copy numbers from other databases. Every food entry goes through a rigorous 4-step verification process.
Primary Source Collection
We start with laboratory-tested nutritional data from certified food testing labs in Pakistan, cross-referenced with USDA FoodData Central and EFSA databases.
Expert Medical Review
Every food entry is reviewed by at least one registered dietitian on our team before publication. Our Chief Nutrition Officer approves all data for high-traffic foods.
Portion Standardisation
We standardise portions to reflect how Pakistanis actually eat — using local measurements like "katori", "roti", and "serving" alongside grams and ounces.
Continuous Updates
Our data team reviews and updates nutritional values quarterly. When recipes or formulations change (e.g. branded products), we update within 30 days.
Our Data Sources
USDA FoodData Central
International reference database
EFSA Food Composition
European food safety authority
Pakistan NAFDAC
Local food standards authority
Lab Analysis Reports
Certified Pakistani food labs
Peer-Reviewed Research
Published nutrition studies
Clinical Dietitian Input
Our in-house RD team
Our Journey
From Lahore to 850K+ Users
DesiCalorie founded in Lahore with 200 initial food entries
Reached 500 foods; launched calorie calculator for Pakistani diets
Partnered with 3 Lahore hospitals for clinical data validation
Crossed 1,000 foods; launched BMI calculator and meal planner
Reached 500K monthly users; launched personalised diet plans
2,400+ foods, 850K+ monthly users, expanding to regional cuisines
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