HealthSnap

HealthSnap is a mobile-friendly web application built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js). It allows users to scan barcodes on packaged food products and retrieve detailed product information, including nutritional insights, ingredient analysis, and personalized consumption recommendations powered by AI.

Features

• 📸 Barcode Scanner - Scan food product barcodes to retrieve detailed information.
• 🔎 Product Insights - View nutritional facts, ingredients, and allergen details.
• 🤖 AI-Powered Analysis - Get personalized recommendations on food suitability.
• 📋 Nutri Cart - Add scanned products to the Nutri Cart for later review.
• ⚖️ Compare Products - Select items from the Nutri Cart to compare nutritional values.
• 🔐 Authentication - Secure login using JWT authentication.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React (Vite), Recharts (for graphs)
• Backend: Node.js, Express, MongoDB
• Authentication: JWT
• Barcode Scanning: react-qr-barcode-scanner, zxing-js/library
• AI Integration: OpenAI Gemini API (for ingredient analysis)
• Hosting:
  • Frontend: Vercel
  • Backend: Render