How to calculate Weight Watchers Smart Points
To calculate Weight Watchers Smart Points, you can follow these steps:
1. Determine the nutritional values of the food: Look for the amount of calories, saturated fat, sugar, and protein in the food item. These values can usually be found on the food packaging or through online databases.
2. Calculate the Smart Points value: The Weight Watchers Smart Points system assigns a value to each food based on its nutritional composition. Use the following formula to calculate the Smart Points value:
Smart Points = (calories/33) + (saturated fat/12) + (sugar/8) – (protein/8)
For example, if a food item has 150 calories, 6 grams of saturated fat, 10 grams of sugar, and 12 grams of protein, the Smart Points value would be:
Smart Points = (150/33) + (6/12) + (10/8) – (12/8) = 4.55 + 0.5 + 1.25 – 1.5 = 4.8
3. Round the Smart Points value: Weight Watchers rounds the Smart Points value to the nearest whole number. In our example, the rounded Smart Points value would be 5.
4. Consider zero-point foods: Weight Watchers also includes a list of zero-point foods that you can eat without counting any Smart Points. These foods are generally low in calories and high in nutritional value. Be sure to account for zero-point foods when planning your meals and snacks.
Remember to track your Smart Points intake throughout the day to stay within your daily allowance. This will help you make healthier food choices and achieve your weight loss goals.