: A lighter alternative that doesn't require a full Forge installation but still provides the visual feedback needed to manage food consumption.
: The gold standard for survival players. It adds a saturation overlay on the hunger bar and shows a "preview" of how much hunger and saturation a food item will restore before you eat it. Visible Saturation Indicator (Forge 1.16.5)
For any serious survival or hardcore player on 1.16.5, this mod is a . It removes the guesswork from hunger management, ensuring you never waste high-tier food or run out of sprint at a critical moment. SATB - Minecraft Data Pack - Modrinth : A lighter alternative that doesn't require a
If you are looking for more comprehensive UI overhauls, these options are widely used in the community: For any serious survival or hardcore player on 1
: This mod (or similar data-pack versions) displays a numerical value or a secondary visual bar indicating current saturation levels.
: It helps you identify which foods are truly efficient. For example, while steak and golden carrots both restore significant hunger, the indicator shows why golden carrots are superior for long journeys due to their higher saturation value.