Philadelphia-based Fitly has unveiled a “SmartPlate” that can help users manage portion control and stay within calorie and carbohydrate limits. Available through a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, the device is looking to raise $100,000 and bring the plate to market over the summer.

The idea, according to Fitly co-founder and CEO Anthony Ortiz, is to make it easier for people to log food and meals. In that sense, the SmartPlate relies on cameras and sensors to identify, weigh and record everything on the plate, and transmit that information to a companion app. It also shows information on carbohydrates, protein, fat and sodium. This, Ortiz says, makes the device a must-have item for people with diabetes, and unsurprisingly – the American Diabetes Association is one of its backers.

Through our algorithm, the smart plate can detect the difference between a fried drumstick and a grilled one. It can also distinguish between whole wheat and regular pasta. Our algorithm factors in texture, shape and color.

If users do exceed carbohydrate settings they have set for themselves, the plate transmits an alert to the app reminding them to reduce the portion.

If users do exceed carbohydrate settings they have set for themselves, the plate transmits an alert to the app.On the downside though, the SmartPlate can’t be put in the dishwasher or the microwave, although it is water-resistant. If that doesn’t bother you, feel free to secure your unit for $99 from this page.

Going forward, Fitly plans to add an analytics to the mix, to give users a better understanding of their weekly and monthly calorie intake, along with an option to share that information with dietitians.

The company, which is part of the Philadelphia Digital Health Accelerator at the University City Science Center and graduated from DreamIt Health accelerator, is currently offering a delivery service for healthy meal ingredients.