Create Log Entry

Create a new meal log entry

Use the createMealLog mutation to create a new log entry for the logged-in user. This service is commonly used together with the autocomplete search.

Please note that depending on the mealType being logged a different combination of parameters will be required. Please review our Food Log Guide before starting.

This mutation will be soon deprecated. It is recommended to use addFoodLog mutation

Required Arguments

Argument	Required?	Type	Description
mealDatabaseId	True	String!	The databaseId of the meal being logged. I.e. If you are logging a recipe, then mealType should be RECIPE and mealDatabaseId should be the databaseId of the recipe.
mealType	True	MealType!	Available options are RECIPE, MENU_ITEM, OWN_RECIPE, USDA_MEAL, and OWN_ITEM
mealTime	True	MealTime!	Available options are BREAKFAST, SNACK, LUNCH and DINNER
quantity	True	Float	The number of servings that is being logged
serving	False	Float!	Represents the index of the item in the servings object that is being logged. Don't use this field if you are using thecustomServingEquivalent option.
customServingEquivalent	False	Float	If not using the serving field, then enter here the equivalent in grams that is being logged. I.e. If a protein bar weighs 100 grams (1 serving) and you want to log 0.8 servings, then this value would be 80.
date	False	Date!	format YYYY-mm-dd
time	False	Time!	format HH:MM

Example

Creating a new log entry for a recipe that was consumed for dinner on a particular date and time.

Mutation

mutation {
    createMealLog(
        mealType: RECIPE,
        mealTime: DINNER,
        mealDatabaseId: "a281aa17-e746-4780-b69b-b4c3597bb783",
        customServingEquivalent: 122.53701305389404,
        date: "2020-04-02",
        quantity: 1,
        time: "20:00"
    ) {
        success
        databaseId
    }
}

Response

{
    "data":{
        "createMealLog":{
            "success":true,
            "databaseId":"cf4b117c751911eaa4d692235651c382"
        }
    }
}