Zomato rolls out “Healthy Mode” in Gurugram to promote Nutritious Dining

Digital Desk

Zomato has introduced a new Healthy Mode on its food-ordering app in Gurugram, enabling users to make more informed, nutrition-focused meal choices. This AI-driven feature assigns each dish a Healthy Score ranging from Low to Super based on a weighted evaluation of protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber, cooking method and micronutrient content.

How Healthy Mode Works
Under Healthy Mode, menu items display a clear health label alongside calorie counts. Leveraging restaurant-provided data and advanced AI models, Zomato calculates a composite score that highlights dishes rich in protein density and quality ingredients. Each dish’s rating is accompanied by an explanation of the nutritional factors considered, helping users understand why a meal ranks as Healthy, Very Healthy, or Super Healthy.

Availability and Expansion Plans
Currently live only in Gurugram, Healthy Mode will roll out to other metro cities soon. Zomato founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal emphasized that the feature is designed to meet the needs of health-conscious consumers—including professional athletes—by ensuring the platform’s mission of “Better Food for More People” also means better health.

Industry Context
Zomato’s Healthy Mode enters a competitive space where rival Swiggy already offers a ‘High Protein’ category in over 30 cities. However, Zomato distinguishes itself by providing a holistic nutrient profile rather than focusing solely on protein content.

Financial Backdrop
Despite strong user engagement, Zomato’s parent company, Eternal Ltd., reported a 90% year-on-year drop in net profit to Rs.25 crore in Q1FY26, even as revenue surged 70.4% to Rs.7,167 crore. The profit decline reflects increased investments in its quick-commerce arm, Blinkit. On a consolidated basis, revenue from operations climbed 71% YoY, underscoring robust top-line growth amid ongoing expansion efforts.

Outlook
Healthy Mode aligns with rising consumer demand for nutrition transparency and wellness solutions. As Zomato scales the feature across India, it aims to cement its position as a leading platform that balances convenience with genuine health benefits.