alcoholic beverages has been used to calculate ProPoints values in our foods database, so instead of
calculating the ProPoints value, look them up in the eTools* database, or in your Pocket Guide or the
Shop or Eat Out guides.**
Similarly tricky to calculate are foods with sugar alcohols — such as sorbitol, maltitol, and xylitol, which
are typically used as sweeteners in sugar-free lollies, chewing gum, ice cream, and so on. In this case, the
actual ProPoints values are often lower than the food label might suggest. Again, for the most accurate
ProPoints values, look up the item in eTools, on the Weight Watchers Mobile Tracker app*, or in printed lists.
How is it possible that fresh fruits and most vegetables have a 0 ProPoints value?
A number of vegetables have a 0 ProPoints value per serving when we apply our formula. Starchy
vegetables such as potatoes, peas, and corn have a higher energy density, and therefore a greater ProPoints
value. Check eTools, the Weight Watchers Mobile Tracker app* or printed lists (your Pocket Guide or the
Shop or Eat Out gu