Food diary printable
A free one page food diary with columns for time, meal, what you ate and how much, an optional kJ or kcal figure, and notes. Print a day at a time.
Updated 21 October 2026. Sources named on the page.
- Fourteen ruled lines for the day
- Columns for time, meal, food, amount, kJ or kcal and notes
- A row of water boxes at the bottom
- Free to print for yourself
What is on the sheet
- Fourteen ruled lines for the day
- Columns for time, meal, food, amount, kJ or kcal and notes
- A row of water boxes at the bottom
The picture shows the A4 food diary printable. The US Letter version has the same layout.
How to use it
Fill it in as you go rather than at night, when it is easy to forget. Write what and roughly how much. If you want energy figures, read them from the label and convert with the kJ to calories tool.
A tip
A food diary works best when it is kind and honest, not perfect. If keeping one makes you anxious about food, stop and talk to a doctor or dietitian.
Questions
Do I have to write calories?
No. The kJ or kcal column is optional.
Is a food diary right for everyone?
Not for everyone. If it causes worry about food, stop and speak to a doctor or dietitian.
Keep going
Keep going after the food diary
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