How do I figure points on 2 servings

  • I am so confused! If I have 2 servings of the same food, how do I figure the points. Do I multiply the points for 1 serving by 2 or do I have to add up all the cal., fat, and fiber and recalculate the points.
  • If you are having both servings in the same meal (that is, you're doubling the portion) then you double the fat, fiber, calories and recalculate the points.

    If there are a number of hours between the servings (same meal for lunch and dinner) then you just count the points as for a single serving each time.

    It sucks but it's more accurate to do it the way I suggested in the first paragraph. Sometimes the points are a lot more (raisin bran goes from being 1 point for 1 serving, at 110 cal, 5 gm fiber, 1 gm fat) to 4 points if you double it... It's the HONEST way to do it.

    Keep on keeping on.
    E
  • I was told you should pick one way to do it and do it consistently that way (either totalling the calories/fat/fiber or figuring points an doubling). It all averages out in the end.

    For example 1/4 cup of Egg Beaters is 30 cal/0 fat/0 fib or 1 point. If you figure it by points 2 servings is 2 points; if you figure it by cal/fat/fiber totals 2 servings is still 1 point. Or the example of the raisin bran is a nother good one of the opposite.