Fig vs Yuka: Allergy Match vs a 0 - 100 Health Score

Fig and Yuka both scan barcodes, but they check different things: diet and allergy compatibility on one side, and a 0-100 score on the other.

TL;DR: Fig checks whether a product's ingredients fit the diets, allergies and food preferences you set, while Yuka rates a food on a 0-100 scale built from nutrition, additives and organic status.

Facts below come from each app's own store listings and company pages. Neither listing discloses an accuracy rate, so the facts are set side by side for you to weigh.

Key takeaways

• Fig's listing names Low FODMAP, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Low Histamine and Alpha-Gal among 2,800+ options, and its 'only app' line is the brand's own claim.
• Yuka's 0-100 score weights nutrition at 60%, additives at 30% and organic status at 10%, and a high-risk additive caps a product at 49/100.
• Fig is free to download, and its App Store listing shows Fig+ options priced from $5.99 to $69.99. The number of scans included without Fig+ is not disclosed.
• Yuka's core score is free, and its App Store listing shows Premium Member options at $10.00, $15.00 and $20.00.
• Neither listing discloses regulatory or clinical validation of its allergy checks. FDA advises consumers to 'always read food labels,' so allergen declarations should be confirmed on the package.

Fig vs Yuka at a Glance: What Each App Actually Checks

Fig is organized around compatibility with diets, allergies and food preferences, while Yuka is organized around one 0-100 score for food and personal care products. The table lists what each app's own materials state.

Factor	Fig	Yuka
Core question	Does this product's ingredients fit my diet or allergy profile?	How does this food score on nutrition, additives and organic status?
Output	Compatibility check for a scanned product	0-100 score for food
Download price	Free	Free
Paid tier	Fig+ (several in-app purchases listed)	Premium Member ($10.00, $15.00 and $20.00 listed)
Named restrictions	Low FODMAP, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Low Histamine, Alpha-Gal, plus 2,800+ others	Palm oil, gluten, lactose and vegetarian alerts (Member version)
Stated data source	Millions of ingredient ratings and notes from 11+ expert dietitians	4 million food products and 2 million cosmetic products
Advertising	Not disclosed in the listing	No in-app advertising; brands cannot pay to advertise
Shopping lists	Yes	Not listed

Both apps scan barcodes. Fig's App Store listing says you can 'check if a product's ingredients are compatible with your diet in under a second using the barcode scanner.' Yuka's App Store listing says it allows you 'to scan the barcodes of food and personal care products.'

Diet and Allergy Checks vs a 0-100 Health Score: Which Question Each App Answers

Fig asks whether a product fits a profile you set, while Yuka asks how a food scores on a fixed scale. A product can match one of your restrictions and still receive a lower Yuka score, because the two approaches weigh different information.

Fig's listing describes profiles for several people: 'Make a profile for everyone you care about and find food that works for everyone at once.' Yuka's listing describes each food as 'evaluated according to 3 objective criteria: nutritional quality, presence of additives and organic aspect of the product.'

Yuka also states that when a product has a negative impact on health, it 'recommends similar but healthier alternative products.' That describes how its scoring system works. Neither listing explains how a score would apply to a specific medical condition.

How Does Fig Decide If a Product Fits Your Diet or Allergies?

Fig checks a scanned product's ingredients against the diet or allergy you select, and its listing says this takes under a second. The listing does not describe a scoring method beyond diet compatibility, so how Fig weighs individual ingredients is not disclosed.

The listing names Low FODMAP, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Low Histamine and Alpha-Gal, 'or any of our 2,800+ other options.' It also states: 'With 1M+ satisfied members, Fig is the only app that supports EVERY dietary restriction and allergy.' That is the brand's own claim, and the listing does not provide independent support for it.

Other listed features include a comprehensive list of foods 'at 100+ grocery stores and restaurants,' profiles for multiple people and shopping lists. Fig says its data is 'powered by millions of ingredient ratings and notes from our team of 11+ expert dietitians.' The listing does not say how each rating is produced or how many ratings apply to a given product.

How Does Yuka Calculate Its 0-100 Score From Nutrition, Additives and Organic Status?

Yuka's help center says a food's score has three parts: nutritional quality at 60%, presence of additives at 30% and the organic dimension at 10%. The nutrition calculation is based on Nutri-Score.

For additives, Yuka's help center says 'every additive is assigned a risk level.' The organic dimension carries 10% of the score, so it affects the total without deciding it alone. The published explanation does not list every additive risk level or the exact formula within each part.

Label details that map to two of these three parts:

• Nutrition: The Nutrition Facts panel lists serving size and nutrient amounts per serving. FDA states that '5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low.'
• Organic: Yuka's help center ties the 10% organic dimension to the product's organic aspect.

What Data Inputs Does Each App Disclose, and What Is Not Disclosed?

Fig discloses dietitian-backed ingredient ratings, and Yuka discloses a database of 4 million food products and 2 million cosmetic products. Neither listing discloses an accuracy rate or error rate for its results.

Disclosed by Fig:

• Millions of ingredient ratings and notes
• A team of 11+ expert dietitians
• 2,800+ named diet and restriction options

Disclosed by Yuka:

• 4 million food products and 2 million cosmetic products in its database
• Three scoring criteria: nutritional quality, additives and organic status
• Nutrition calculated based on Nutri-Score

Not disclosed in the listings:

• How many scans the Fig free tier allows
• Which Fig+ price a US user sees, since the App Store lists several tiers
• Fig's scoring or ranking method beyond diet compatibility
• Accuracy or error rates for either app
• How many of Yuka's products are specific to the US
• Whether Yuka flags all nine FDA major food allergens, since its site names palm oil, gluten, lactose and vegetarian alerts

Is the Yuka 49/100 Cap for High-Risk Additives Relevant for Allergy Shoppers?

Not directly: the cap applies to additive risk in Yuka's scoring and does not indicate whether a product contains a food allergen.

Yuka's help center says that if a high-risk additive is present, 'the maximum score for the product is set at 49/100.' Each additive is assigned a risk level, and the cap applies when a high-risk additive is present. The listing does not say how many additives fall into that category or how often the cap is applied. A score above 49/100 does not confirm that a product is free of other concerns.

For allergy shoppers, the relevant reference is FDA's list of major food allergens. FALCPA identified eight: milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans. The FASTER Act made sesame the ninth major food allergen, effective January 1, 2023. Yuka's cap measures additive risk, while FDA's list identifies allergenic foods. For a recent example of undeclared sesame, see WinCo Recalls Hoagie Rolls Over Undeclared Sesame: UPC, Dates.

What Does Fig Cost: Free Tier Limits and Fig+ Subscription Options?

Fig is free to download and use, and its subscription, Fig+, unlocks additional features. The number of scans included without Fig+ is not disclosed in the listing.

The listing says Fig+ unlocks 'Restaurants, Multiple Figs, Unlimited Scans and more.' Its App Store In-App Purchases list 'Monthly Fig+ Access $5.99,' 'Annual Fig+ $39.99' and 'Fig+ $69.99.' The listing does not say which of these a US user sees, so the price a given account pays cannot be confirmed from it.

The Fig Google Play listing also references in-app purchases, and no prices from it are cited here.

What Does Yuka Cost: Free Core Score, Premium Member Tiers and Features?

Yuka's core score is free. Its Premium page states 'Open pricing & commitment-free $15/year.' Separately, the App Store lists in-app purchases labeled 'Premium Member' at $10.00, $15.00 and $20.00, and the listing does not tie any of those tiers to that annual option.

Features listed on the Premium page include offline mode, search, food preferences such as 'palm oil, gluten, vegetarian diet, etc.' and unlimited history. Yuka's independence page says the Member version adds custom alerts for 'the presence of palm oil, gluten, or lactose.'

Neither listing maps each price to a specific feature set, so check what each in-app purchase includes in the App Store before buying.

How Do Ad Models and Brand Relationships Differ Between Fig and Yuka?

Yuka states it is ad-free and that brands cannot pay it to advertise their products, while Fig's listing does not disclose its advertising or brand-payment policy. Both apps describe paid features as subscriptions or in-app purchases.

Yuka's independence page says: 'Yuka is a completely ad-free app,' and 'Revenues come from users, never from brands.' Its App Store listing says there is no in-app advertising. These are Yuka's own statements, not independent audits.

Fig's listing describes the app as free to download, with Fig+ as an additional subscription. It does not say whether brands pay to appear in results, so that question cannot be answered from the listing.

Where Do Fig and Yuka Fall Short, and How Can You Cross-Check a Label?

Neither listing establishes that its allergy checks have been validated by regulators or clinical testing, so the package label remains the primary reference. FDA advises consumers to 'always read food labels.'

A label checklist to use alongside either app:

• Read the full ingredient list, and any 'Contains' statement the package carries.
• Look for the nine FDA major allergens by name: milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans and sesame.
• Check the label on each purchase, since formulas can change over time.
• Check the Nutrition Facts serving size before comparing nutrient amounts.

Similar products can declare dairy and other allergen claims differently, as Is Primal Kitchen Caesar Dairy-Free? Newman's Has Romano illustrates.

The listings and company pages cited here cannot establish how either app performs for an individual with a specific allergy, whether either app covers every product on a shelf, or how often its results are wrong. No independent accuracy study of either app is cited, and neither listing discloses an accuracy or error rate. Anyone managing a food allergy should follow guidance from their own clinician. For more scanner apps compared side by side, see Best Yuka Alternatives in 2026: 8 Food Scanner Apps Compared.

Related reading: for how Fig's diet and allergy profiles compare with a free pass/fail scanner, see Fig vs Bobby Approved: Allergy Filters vs Ingredient Flags.