Urine smells like food. What's going on?

The smell of urine is the same as the smell of food eaten. It may be caused by food metabolites, excessive dietary intake, and insufficient water intake.

1. Food metabolites

Certain chemicals or amino acids in foods are metabolized in the body, resulting in substances that may affect the smell of urine, causing urine to taste similar to food.

2. Excessive dietary intake of

certain foods may cause an increase in the amount of metabolites in urine, thereby affecting the smell of urine.

3. Insufficient body water intake

may lead to concentration of urine, increasing the concentration of odors, and making urine smell stronger.