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Foodie vs Pinterest
From visual inspiration to a recipe you can use.
Pinterest helps you discover and collect ideas. Foodie keeps selected recipes in an editable cooking collection.
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Pinterest is not limited to plain image bookmarks: recipe rich Pins can include ingredients, servings, and cooking time. The information depends on the source. Foodie focuses on importing a recipe into your own collection, where you can adjust portions, plan it, and add ingredients to a list.
Side by side
Foodie vs Pinterest
The features that matter when you cook.
| Feature |  Foodie |  Pinterest |
|---|---|---|
| Collecting ideas | Recipe cookbooks | Visual boards and Pins |
| Recipe details | Editable ingredients and cooking steps | Rich Pins may include ingredients and cooking details |
| Recipe sources | Supported social, website, photo, and text imports | Pins and their linked sources |
| Planning and groceries | Recipe calendar and grocery list | A separate workflow around saved Pins |
| Payment | Free + $4.17/mo annually | Free to use; includes advertising |
A closer look
Using Pinterest
Recipe Rich Pins
Recipe rich Pins can display ingredients, servings, and cooking time
Details from the source
Recipe detail depends on the source and Pin type
Being fair to Pinterest
Rich Pins can contain useful recipe information
Some recipe Pins display ingredients and cooking details directly. A source link is still useful for checking the complete recipe and crediting the creator.
Publisher sources
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Common questions
Frequently asked.
2 answers to the things people ask us most. Tap any question to expand.
Do Pinterest Pins include ingredients?
Recipe rich Pins can include ingredients, servings, and cooking time. The available details depend on the source metadata and the type of Pin.
How do I save a recipe I found on Pinterest into Foodie?
Open the Pin’s original recipe source and share that supported recipe URL to Foodie. If you only have an image, use the photo import option and review what it captures.
