UNDER THE HOOD

Nutritionally accountable, not just plausible

Melio generates household meal plans where every calorie is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database — not the LLM's memory — then validated through a 7-stage pipeline before you see any result.

HOW IT WORKS

How It Works

The 4-step flow, end to end

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Step 1 of 4

People & Participants

Reusable household profiles — name, age, height, weight, activity. Create once, use in every plan.

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M
Maya
32 y · 165 cm · 60 kg
Moderate activity
J
Jamal
35 y · 182 cm · 82 kg
Active
L
Liam
8 y · 128 cm · 28 kg
Light activity
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Step 2 of 4

Nutrition Profiles

Macros, 26+ diets, medical conditions, allergies, vitamins, nutrient targets. The LLM sees all of it as structured context.

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KCAL / DAY
2,860
kcal

My NutriProfile 1

For Maya
Protein30%· 215gCarbs40%· 286gFat30%· 95g
BreakfastLunchDinnerSnack · MorningSnack · Afternoon
fiber 25sugar 25sodium 2300
Avoids
ShellfishPeanuts
Conditions
DiabetesHigh Blood Pressure
Vitamins
Vitamin DIronCalcium
Preferences
OrganicSeasonalSustainable Seafood
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Step 3 of 4

Plan Configuration

Duration, dish mode (SHARED/INDIVIDUAL/HYBRID), cadence, complexity, budget, cuisine, plan comments.

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Active

Mediterranean Family Plan

7 DAYS · 3 PEOPLE · HYBRID · DAILY
M
J
L
Mediterranean 2,150Active Adult 2,400Kids Balanced 1,600
0 / 7 days generated2,050 avg kcal/day
CuisineMediterraneanComplexityQUICKBudgetMEDIUMMeal prep3dShoppingShared list
Starts May 4Language EN

Pescatarian-friendly, batch cook on Sundays.

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Step 4 of 4

AI Generation Flow

7-stage LangGraph pipeline, USDA grounding, 6-check MealValidator with 5 retries, real-time SSE progress.

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MELIO AI · ANALYZING
“Building a 7-day plan: Mediterranean, 2,150 kcal per day, high-protein emphasis, ≤ 20m cook time…”
Profile matched
Macro targets calibrated
USDA database queried
Recipes generating…
DIET × CONDITION

Meal plans for specific goals

Pre-tuned diet and condition combinations — pick the intersection that matches your situation and we generate a plan around it.

Keto Meal Plan for Type 2 Diabetes

Low-carb intake reduces postprandial glucose spikes; sustained ketosis can improve insulin sensitivity in metabolically resistant individuals.

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Vegan Meal Plan for Athletes

Plant-forward eating supplies high fiber and antioxidants for recovery; precise protein pairing meets endurance and strength demands without animal products.

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Mediterranean Diet for PCOS

Anti-inflammatory fats, polyphenols, and moderate carbohydrate load support insulin sensitivity and hormonal balance in women with PCOS.

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High-Protein Meal Plan for Muscle Gain

Distributing 1.6 to 2.2 g of protein per kg body weight across 4 to 5 meals maximizes muscle protein synthesis during a progressive resistance program.

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Low-Carb Meal Plan During Pregnancy

A moderated carbohydrate approach with adequate whole-food carbs supports glycemic control while meeting the elevated protein, folate, iron, and choline needs of pregnancy.

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Low-Sodium Meal Plan for Hypertension

Sodium reduction is the single most reproducible dietary lever for lowering blood pressure; pairing it with the potassium-, magnesium-, and calcium-rich foods of the DASH pattern compounds the effect.

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Gluten-Free Meal Plan for IBS

Removing gluten-containing wheat also lowers fructans, a common IBS trigger, while a low-FODMAP overlay can further reduce bloating and discomfort.

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Paleo Autoimmune Protocol Meal Plan

The Autoimmune Protocol grew out of paleo by tightening exclusions to remove the most common dietary triggers in autoimmune disease — grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, nightshades, nuts, and seeds — while keeping the whole-food protein and vegetable foundation.

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WHY MELIO

Why Choose Our Platform

AI Generation Backed by USDA Data

LLM-based meal generation combined with computer vision for ingredient recognition, validated against USDA FoodData Central macros for every recipe.

Science-Based Nutrition

Every recommendation is backed by the latest nutritional research and evidence-based dietary guidelines, ensuring your meal plans support optimal health and wellness goals.

Multi-User Family Support

Plan meals for the entire family with individual nutrition profiles, shared shopping lists, and coordinated meal schedules that work for everyone's dietary needs.

Seamless Fitness Integration

Connect with popular fitness trackers and apps to automatically adjust your nutrition based on activity levels, workout intensity, and fitness goals for optimal results.

Global Cuisine Variety

Explore over 50 international cuisines while accommodating any dietary restriction or preference, from Mediterranean to Asian fusion, all perfectly balanced for your health goals.

AI Recipe Generation

Generate custom recipes with professional food photography in real-time, creating unlimited meal variety that matches your exact taste preferences and nutritional requirements.

Backed by real data

Built on the USDA FoodData Central database

Most AI meal planners ask the model to guess your macros. We don't. Every plan is generated against the same authoritative nutrition database used by registered dietitians and the U.S. federal government — so the numbers on your plate match the numbers in your plan.

91,243
USDA foods indexed
1.15M+
Verified nutrient measurements
80+
Vitamins, minerals & macros tracked
100%
Free, public-domain USDA data
What this means for your meal plan
Real macronutrient math
Calories, protein, carbs, and fats are computed from USDA per-100g values for every ingredient — not estimated by an LLM.
Sum-validated to daily targets
Each day's totals are checked against your nutrition profile. If a recipe drifts, the system regenerates it instead of shipping bad numbers.
Complete vitamin & mineral profile
Iron, calcium, vitamin D, B12, folate, omega-3 (EPA/DHA), and 70+ more nutrients tracked per food — not just the four macros.

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture FoodData Central — Foundation Foods, SR Legacy, and FNDDS Survey datasets. Synced to our database and refreshed regularly.

PRICING

Start Your Nutrition Journey

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Start free, upgrade when you need more generations, participants, or longer plans.

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Free

Basic meal planning to get started

$0.00/mo
  • Up to 2-day meal plans
  • 1 person
  • 2 generations/week
  • 1 regenerations per plan
  • Individual dish mode
  • Basic shopping lists
  • Basic PDF export
  • Buy extra credit packs

Single

Perfect for individuals with weekly meal planning

$4.00/mo

7-day free trial

  • Up to 7-day meal plans
  • 1 person
  • 4 generations/week
  • 2 regenerations per plan
  • Individual dish mode
  • Organized shopping lists
  • Premium PDF export
  • Buy extra credit packs
Popular

Duo

Meal planning for couples

$10.00/mo

7-day free trial

  • Up to 7-day meal plans
  • Up to 2 people
  • 6 generations/week
  • 3 regenerations per plan
  • All dish modes (Shared, Hybrid, Individual)
  • Organized shopping lists
  • Premium PDF export
  • Buy extra credit packs

Family

Complete meal planning for the whole family

$20.00/mo

14-day free trial

  • Up to 14-day meal plans
  • Up to 5 people
  • 6 generations/week
  • 3 regenerations per plan
  • All dish modes (Shared, Hybrid, Individual)
  • Organized shopping lists
  • Premium PDF export
  • Buy extra credit packs

Credit Packs

Buy credit packs for additional generations beyond your weekly limit. Credits never expire.

20

credits

$3.99

$0.20/credit

40

credits

$6.99

$0.17/credit

100

credits

$14.99

$0.15/credit

For Professionals

Plans for nutritionists, trainers, and wellness coaches. Coming soon.

B2B Basic

Coming Soon

For nutrition professionals and small practices

$20/mo

  • Up to 10 clients
  • 10 generations/week
  • Up to 7-day plans
  • All dish modes

B2B Pro

Coming Soon

For clinics and large nutrition practices

$50/mo

  • Up to 50 clients
  • 20 generations/week
  • Up to 14-day plans
  • All dish modes

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HOW IT WORKS

How does an AI meal planner work?

An AI meal planner asks for your calorie target, dietary restrictions, and household size, then generates a 7-day plan with recipes, per-meal macros, and a grouped shopping list.

Melio's AI meal planner takes three inputs — your daily calorie and macro target, your diet (one of 17, including keto, vegan, paleo, GLP-1, and diabetes-friendly), and the people you cook for — and returns a 7-day plan with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Every recipe is matched against USDA FoodData Central per-100g nutrient values, so calories and macros are computed, not guessed. The shopping list aggregates ingredients across all meals and groups them by store section. Daily totals are validated against your profile; if a recipe drifts, the planner regenerates it before delivery.

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