You enter the calories, saturated fat, sugar, and protein from a food's nutrition label. The tool divides each by its respective factor (calories ÷ 33, sat fat ÷ 9, sugar ÷ 12, protein ÷ 10), sums the calorie, fat, and sugar components, subtracts the protein credit, rounds to the nearest whole number, and applies a floor of zero. This mirrors the widely-cited WW SmartPoints formula.
This implements the classic SmartPoints formula that was widely used from 2016 onward. WW has since introduced newer systems (PersonalPoints, etc.) with different calculations. Check with the official WW app for the most current point values.
The SmartPoints system floors at zero so that high-protein, low-calorie foods (like chicken breast or egg whites) never go negative. A zero-point food is not calorie-free — it just scores as free within the point budget.
Check the Nutrition Facts label on packaged food. You need total calories, saturated fat in grams, total sugars in grams, and protein in grams. For unpackaged foods, the USDA FoodData Central database is a reliable source.
No. This is an independent calculator that implements the publicly-known SmartPoints formula. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to WW International. For official point tracking, use the WW app.
Estimate only. Results reflect your inputs and standard formulas. Double-check important decisions independently.