Understanding Your Dashboard
Your nutrition dashboard provides at-a-glance insights into your daily nutrient intake and progress toward targets.
Dashboard Overview
Section titled “Dashboard Overview”The dashboard is designed to be intuitive—the UI should make it obvious what everything means. This guide clarifies a few key concepts that might not be immediately clear.
Platebreaker allows you to set targets for up to 110 nutrients, with 65 nutrient targets set by default. The dashboard displays your progress toward these targets.
Key Metrics
Section titled “Key Metrics”Daily Target
Section titled “Daily Target”The amount of each nutrient you should consume daily, calculated from:
- Your age, sex, weight, height
- Physical activity level
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding status (if applicable)
- Evidence-based recommendations from nutrition authorities
Learn how targets are calculated
Current Intake
Section titled “Current Intake”The total amount of each nutrient you’ve consumed today from:
- Logged meals
- Planned meals marked as “eaten”
- Custom food entries
Remaining
Section titled “Remaining”How much more of each nutrient you need to reach your daily target:
- Remaining = Target - Current Intake
- Negative values mean you’ve exceeded your target
Stored
Section titled “Stored”Some nutrients can be carried forward from previous days:
- Shows stored amount from past overconsumption
- Counts toward meeting today’s target
- Only applies to fat-soluble vitamins, minerals, etc.
Upper Limit
Section titled “Upper Limit”The maximum safe daily intake for certain nutrients:
- Set by nutrition authorities (NASEM, EFSA, etc.)
- Going over this limit regularly may cause health issues
- Dashboard shows warning if you’re approaching or exceeding limits
Status Indicators
Section titled “Status Indicators”Progress Bars
Section titled “Progress Bars”- Green: 90-110% of target (on track)
- Yellow: Below 90% of target (needs attention)
- Red: Below 50% OR over upper limit (action needed)
- Gray: No target set (monitor only)
Percentage
Section titled “Percentage”Shows how much of your target you’ve met:
- 100% = exactly meeting your target
- <100% = below target (eat more of this nutrient)
- >100% = above target (may be fine for storable nutrients)
Time-Based Views
Section titled “Time-Based Views”- Your current progress toward today’s targets
- Updates in real-time as you log meals
- Includes stored nutrients from previous days
Historical
Section titled “Historical”- Average intake over selected period (7 days, 30 days, etc.)
- Helps identify long-term patterns
- Shows consistency in meeting targets
Projected
Section titled “Projected”- Future nutrition based on planned meals
- What you’ll achieve if you stick to your plan
- Helps optimize meal planning before the fact
Dashboard Sections
Section titled “Dashboard Sections”Pinned Nutrients
Section titled “Pinned Nutrients”- Nutrients you’ve marked as priorities
- Always visible at the top
- Customize in tracking settings
Macronutrients
Section titled “Macronutrients”- Energy (calories), protein, carbs, fats, fiber
- Often the most visible section
- Foundation of nutrition tracking
Micronutrients
Section titled “Micronutrients”- Vitamins and minerals
- Grouped by category (vitamins, minerals)
- Can be expanded or collapsed
Amino Acids
Section titled “Amino Acids”- Individual amino acid tracking
- Important for protein quality
- Most users can keep this collapsed unless specifically tracking
Other Nutrients
Section titled “Other Nutrients”- Water, caffeine, alcohol, choline
- Compounds tracked but not always with strict targets
Quick Actions
Section titled “Quick Actions”From your dashboard, you can:
- Pin/unpin nutrients: Long-press or right-click
- View details: Tap a nutrient to see breakdown by meal
- Add a meal: Quick-add button to log nutrition
- Adjust targets: Customize targets for specific nutrients
Understanding Dashboard Indicators
Section titled “Understanding Dashboard Indicators”Target Range Tolerance
Section titled “Target Range Tolerance”The dashboard shows nutrients as “on track” (green) when you’re at 90-110% of your target. This range accounts for normal day-to-day variation in intake.
Multi-Day Tracking
Section titled “Multi-Day Tracking”Some nutrients can be stored in your body and don’t need to be met every single day. The dashboard accounts for this when showing your progress over time.
Visual Indicators
Section titled “Visual Indicators”The color-coded progress bars show which nutrients need attention:
- Yellow/Red indicators: Nutrients below targets or approaching upper limits
- Green indicators: Nutrients within the target range
Pinned Nutrients
Section titled “Pinned Nutrients”You can pin specific nutrients to keep them visible at the top of your dashboard. This makes it easier to monitor nutrients you’re focusing on.