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Study on Arabic Food Calorie Estimation App Using Image Processing

  • Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University

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Abstract

This project presents a deep learning-based approach to estimate calories in Arabic food dishes through image analysis. The system integrates a fine-tuned MobileNetV2 model for food recognition and a calorie estimation module that calculates nutritional values based on volume and density. By leveraging transfer learning and advanced preprocessing techniques, the proposed model demonstrates high classification accuracy and reliable calorie prediction. The mobile application interface offers a user-friendly tool for dietary tracking, particularly tailored to Saudi cuisine. This work contributes to digital health efforts aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 by promoting culturally relevant nutrition awareness.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAI Revolution
Subtitle of host publicationResearch, Ethics and Society - International Conference, AIR-RES 2025, Proceedings
EditorsHamid R. Arabnia, Leonidas Deligiannidis, Soheyla Amirian, Farid Ghareh Mohammadi, Farzan Shenavarmasouleh
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages190-205
Number of pages16
ISBN (Print)9783032130556
DOIs
StatePublished - 2026
EventInternational Conference on the AI Revolution: Research, Ethics, and Society, AIR-RES 2025 - Las Vegas, United States
Duration: 14 Apr 202516 Apr 2025

Publication series

NameCommunications in Computer and Information Science
Volume2723 CCIS
ISSN (Print)1865-0929
ISSN (Electronic)1865-0937

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on the AI Revolution: Research, Ethics, and Society, AIR-RES 2025
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas
Period14/04/2516/04/25

Keywords

  • Calorie Estimation
  • Deep Learning
  • Food Recognition
  • Image Segmentation
  • MobileNetV2
  • Saudi Cuisine
  • Transfer Learning

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