: A robust alternative that can even remove the vanilla saturation cap, allowing you to accumulate points past the standard maximum of 20.

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 1.16.5, 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 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.