Calories versus Points

Since I started using the FitBit (see previous post here) I am moving towards counting calories versus counting points. There is a complicated formula to convert calories, fat and fiber to points and since I'm no math wiz, I'm using the WW website to calculate the points for me and logging my food on both websites. According to Fitbit, I'm consuming on average 1200 calories per day and with Weight Watchers I am averaging 23 points. (This doesn't include my binge fest over the weekend because I lost count of what I ate and drank after a beer tasting.)

In order to determine the correct daily point usage I have to convert each item individually and then add up the total points. One would think that taking the daily intake of calories, fat and fiber would work but it ends up being about 4-5 points higher. Just a little time consuming, but it's cool to see how it all works out.


Skinny Italian Meatballs with whole wheat pasta
384 calories, 10.6 fat, 10.5 fiber = 7 points WW -
(1 point different using totals)

Chicken adobo with brown fried rice
500 calories, 10.3 fat, 4.8 fiber = 10.5 points
(same)

Pork chops with skillet gravy, brown rice and green beans
420 calories, 7.2 fat, 7.5 fiber = 8 points
(same)

Costco rotisserie chicken with sauteed vegetables
334 calories, 2.3 fat, 6.1 fiber = 5.5 points
(1 point different using totals)