# Create 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 ](https://docs.suggestic.com/graphql/query/search/food-search-for-food-log/legacy/autocomplete)search. 

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Please note that depending on the *mealType* being logged a different combination of parameters will be required. Please review our[ Food Log Guide ](https://docs.suggestic.com/graphql/start-here/tutorials-and-walkthroughs/food-log-guide)before starting.
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This mutation will be soon deprecated. It is recommended to use [`addFoodLog` ](https://docs.suggestic.com/graphql/query/mutations/food-log/log-entries/add-a-food-log)mutation
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### Required Arguments

| Argument                  | Required? | Type                                                                                            | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| ------------------------- | --------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `mealDatabaseId`          | True      | `String!`                                                                                       | <p>The <code>databaseId</code> of the meal being logged. </p><p>I.e. If you are logging a recipe, then <code>mealType</code> should be RECIPE and <code>mealDatabaseId</code> should be the <code>databaseId</code> of the <a href="../../../../../objects/recipe">recipe</a>.</p> |
| `mealType`                | True      | [`MealType!`](https://docs.suggestic.com/graphql/objects/food-logs/meal-type#available-options) | 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!`                                                                                        | <p>Represents the index of the item in the <a href="../../../../../objects/food-logs/servings">servings </a>object that is being logged.</p><p>Don't use this field if you are using the<code>customServingEquivalent</code> option.</p>                                           |
| `customServingEquivalent` | False     | `Float`                                                                                         | <p>If not using the <code>serving</code> field, then enter here the equivalent <strong>in grams</strong> that is being logged<strong>.</strong> </p><p>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.</p>       |
| `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.

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```graphql
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
    }
}
```

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

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