Google, ChatGPT And Pi Create 1200 Calorie Superfood Diet

Meet the newest AI companion, Pi, a conversational chatbot created by buzzy unicorn startup Inflection AI, founded by ChatGPT-maker OpenAI cofounder Reid Hoffman and Google DeepMind cofounder Mustafa Suleyman. The company has raised more than $225 million in the past year to build the world’s largest language model in pursuit of creating a more personalized, emotional intelligence.

Having recently released on the web and iOS, I decided to put Pi to the test to see how it stacks up against Google Bard and ChatGPT in creating a healthy meal plan to aid weight loss, with or without the help of drugs like Ozempic.

With Pi, chat takes place as a series of queries where it tries to build rapport and solicit preferences that allows for more nuanced responses. In this case, after I sent my prompt for a meal plan, Pi shared concerns that a 1200 calorie diet might be too low and provided options that added calories in excess of what was requested. Here’s what it suggested.

Pi

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Prompt: Please provide a one day 1200 calorie meal plan of superfoods that supports weight loss and optimizes for fiber, protein and calcium, while minimizing carbs, fat, sugar and sodium – include nutritional facts per meal.

Pi: Sure! Here’s a sample 1200-calorie meal plan for you, with nutritional facts: – Breakfast: Omelet with spinach and peppers (3 eggs, 1/2 cup spinach, 1/4 cup bell pepper): 350 calories, 10 grams saturated fat, 25 grams total fat, 5 grams fiber, 31 grams protein, 8 grams carbohdyrates, 280 milligrams sodium, 4 grams sugar, 190 milligrams calcium. (Note: Pi had a typo in the word carbohydrates, misspelling it as carbohdyrates several times throughout)

Prompt: How about lunch, dinner and mid-morning and afternoon snacks?

For lunch, I’d recommend a salad with arugula, cucumber, chickpeas, and olive oil-based dressing: 400 calories, 2 grams saturated fat, 16 grams total fat, 8 grams fiber, 15 grams protein, 48 grams carbohdyrates, 125 milligrams sodium, 4 grams sugar, 80 milligrams calcium.

Prompt: Dinner and mid-morning and afternoon snacks?

Pi: For dinner, salmon with quinoa and broccoli would be a great option. That brings the total to 1130 calories for the day. For mid-morning and afternoon snacks, I’d recommend mid-morning snack: Apple slices and 1 tablespoon almond butter: 180 calories, 1 gram saturated fat, 10 grams total fat, 3 grams fiber, 4 grams protein, 23 grams carbohdyrates, 80 milligrams sodium, 14 grams sugar, 25 milligrams calcium.

Prompt: And afternoon snack?

Pi: For the afternoon snack, I’d recommend either a handful of raw almonds (170 calories, 1.5 grams saturated fat, 14 grams total fat, 3 grams fiber, 6 grams protein, 5 grams carbohdyrates, 0 milligrams sodium, 1 gram sugar, 35 milligrams calcium) or a cup of plain Greek yogurt with a handful of blueberries (130 calories, 1 gram saturated fat, 5 grams total fat, 4 grams fiber, 12 grams protein, 14 grams carbohdyrates, 80 milligrams sodium, 14 grams sugar, 130 milligrams calcium). Which would you prefer?

Prompt: Total calories?

Pi: The total calories for the day would be either 1320 or 1360, depending on which afternoon snack you choose. The almonds option has more calories, but is also higher in fat and fiber. The yogurt option is lower in calories, but has more sugar.

As you can see below, ChatGPT came in even higher at 1400 calories, but Google Bard nailed it at 1200 calories.

Google Bard

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Prompt: Please provide a one day 1200 calorie meal plan of superfoods that supports weight loss and optimizes for fiber, protein and calcium, while minimizing carbs, fat, sugar and sodium – include nutritional facts per meal.

Google Bard: Sure, here is a one-day 1200 calorie meal plan of superfoods that optimizes for fiber, protein, and calcium, and minimizes carbs, fat, sugar, and sodium.

• Breakfast: Avocado Toast (271 calories, 12g fat, 25g carbs, 8g protein, 10g fiber, 10mg sodium)
• 1 slice whole-wheat bread
• 1/2 avocado, mashed
• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lunch: Salmon Salad (332 calories, 18g fat, 13g carbs, 24g protein, 3g fiber, 345mg sodium)
• 3 ounces salmon, grilled
• 1 cup mixed greens
• 1/2 cup chickpeas, cooked
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Dinner: Black Bean Quinoa Bowl (480 calories, 13g fat, 45g carbs, 26g protein, 15g fiber, 350mg sodium)
• 1 cup quinoa, cooked
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup corn
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Snacks: Apple with Almond Butter (180 calories, 14g fat, 25g carbs, 6g protein, 5g fiber, 10mg sodium)
• 1 apple
• 2 tablespoons almond butter

Total Calories: 1,203

Total Fat: 49g

Total Carbs: 108g

Total Protein: 60g

Total Fiber: 33g

Total Sodium: 795mg

Google Bard added these additional tips for following a 1200-calorie diet:

• Make sure to eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
• Choose lean protein sources, such as fish, chicken, and beans.
• Limit your intake of processed foods, sugary drinks, and unhealthy fats.
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

ChatGPT

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Prompt: Please provide a one day 1200 calorie meal plan of superfoods that supports weight loss and optimizes for fiber, protein and calcium, while minimizing carbs, fat, sugar and sodium – include nutritional facts per meal.

ChatGPT: Certainly! Here’s a one-day 1200 calorie meal plan that includes superfoods, optimizes for fiber, protein, and calcium, and minimizes carbs, fat, sugar, and sodium. Keep in mind that it’s important to consult with a healthcare professional or a registered dietitian before starting any new diet plan.

Breakfast:

• Spinach and Mushroom Omelet:2 large eggs
• 1 cup spinach
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/4 cup diced onions
• 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Nutritional Facts: Approximately 300 calories, 20g protein, 5g carbs, 22g fat, 3g fiber, 400mg sodium, 2g sugar, 220mg calcium.

Mid-Morning Snack:

• Greek Yogurt with Berries:1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
• Nutritional Facts: Approximately 150 calories, 15g protein, 12g carbs, 6g fat, 3g fiber, 75mg sodium, 9g sugar, 200mg calcium.

Lunch:

• Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas:1/2 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
• 1/4 cup diced cucumbers
• 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup diced red bell peppers
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Nutritional Facts: Approximately 350 calories, 12g protein, 50g carbs, 12g fat, 9g fiber, 250mg sodium, 4g sugar, 60mg calcium.

Afternoon Snack:

• Almonds and Carrot Sticks:20 almonds
• 1 medium carrot (cut into sticks)
• Nutritional Facts: Approximately 150 calories, 6g protein, 10g carbs, 11g fat, 5g fiber, 0mg sodium, 4g sugar, 80mg calcium.

Dinner

• Baked Salmon with Broccoli:4 oz salmon fillet
• 1 cup steamed broccoli
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• Lemon juice for seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Nutritional Facts: Approximately 300 calories, 30g protein, 10g carbs, 15g fat, 5g fiber, 100mg sodium, 2g sugar, 250mg calcium.

Evening Snack

• Cottage Cheese with Flaxseeds:1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
• Nutritional Facts: Approximately 150 calories, 15g protein, 5g carbs, 5g fat, 3g fiber, 400mg sodium, 3g sugar, 100mg calcium.

Best Intentions

Although all three AI companions need some tweaking to be more responsive to prompts, for anyone trying to eat healthier, checking in with the chatbots is a fun way to find inspiration despite still being works in progress.