How to Calculate the Weight Watcher Points for a Horseshoe Sandwich
Following the Weight Watchers program requires strict attention to food intake and an awareness of the point value assigned to foods and beverages. These values can be calculated using a simple, straight forward formula. However, once the point value is calculated, it may be so high that just including the item in your daily diet can undo weeks of weight loss effort. Foods high in fat and calories, like the Horseshoe sandwich, should be avoided when following the Weight Watcher program or a smaller serving size should be used. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Divide number of calories by 5. According to the Recipe Zaar, the World Famous Horseshoe Sandwich has 1886 calories/per serving. Divide 1886 by 5 for a total of 377.2.
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Divide fat grams by 12. Look on the nutritional guide for a listing of the total number of fat grams. (This number will include saturated fat, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat and trans fat.) The nutritional guide will indicate the total fat content for the number of servings portioned for the sandwich. In this case, the World Famous Horseshoe sandwich has 112.5 g of total fat content for 1 serving size. Divide 112.5 by 12 for a total of 9.375.
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Add the values determined from the calculations made in steps 1 and 2. Add 377.2 and 9.375 for a total of 386.575 (or round up for a total of 387).
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Calculate fiber grams. According to the Recipe Zaar, a Horseshoe sandwich contains 5.3 grams of fiber. Divide 5.3 by 5 for a total of 1.06 (or round up for a total of 1.1).
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Subtract the value obtained from the calculation made in step 4 from the calculation made in step 3. In this case, subtract 1.1 from 387 for a total of 385.9 (or round up for a total of 386.) A Horseshoe sandwich equals 386 points based on the Weight Watcher point system.
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Tips & Warnings
Adjust the above values based on large or smaller portion and/or serving size.
