Overview
ZeroPoint® Foods by WeightWatchers
Weight Watchers’ ZeroPoint® foods list is an essential component of their dietary program, focusing on foods with zero Points® value. This means these foods are nutrient-rich and do not need to be tracked, measured, or weighed, regardless of how often they are consumed.
Key Features
- Nutritional Value: These foods are chosen for their high content of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals.
- Ease of Use: No need for tracking or measuring these foods.
- Variety: Over 200 items are included.
- Categories: There are 9 main categories of ZeroPoint foods.
ZeroPoint Food Categories
- Non-starchy Vegetables: Includes a wide range of vegetables from alfalfa sprouts to zucchini.
- Fruits: Encompasses a variety of fruits, including common ones like apples and exotic ones like dragon fruit.
- Eggs: All types of eggs and preparations without added fat.
- Yoghurt & Cottage Cheese: Focuses on low-fat and plain varieties.
- Fish & Shellfish: Includes a wide range of seafood options.
- Chicken & Turkey Breast: Skinless and breast varieties are emphasized.
- Tofu & Tempeh: Covers different types of tofu and plain tempeh.
- Corn & Popcorn: Includes air-popped popcorn and various corn types without added ingredients.
- Beans, Peas & Lentils: Features a variety of legumes.
Important Considerations
- Additional Ingredients: Adding ingredients with Points values (like oil or butter) to ZeroPoint foods will change their points value.
- Packaged Items: Store-bought items should be checked for added ingredients.
- Diabetes Program: Members on this program have a different list, tailored to global public health guidelines.
Resources
- Full List: The complete list of ZeroPoint foods is available, along with a printable PDF cheat sheet.
Full WW ZeroPoint® Foods List
According to WW, here is the comprehensive list of all WW ZeroPoint foods by category with a free downloadable PDF, including 200+ foods organized into 9 categories:
1. Beans, peas, & lentils
- Adzuki beans
- Black beans
- Black-eye peas
- Borlotti beans
- Broad beans
- Butter beans
- Cannellini beans
- Chickpeas
- Edamame
- Green peas
- Flageolet beans
- Haricot beans
- Lentils
- Lima beans
- Lupin beans
- Mixed beans
- Mung beans
- Pinto beans
- Red beans
- Red kidney beans
- Soy beans
- Split peas
- 99% fat-free refried beans
2. Chicken & turkey breast
- Chicken breast, skinless
- Chicken mince, breast
- Turkey breast, skinless
- Turkey mince, breast
3. Corn & popcorn
- Air-popped popcorn, no added ingredients
- Canned corn
- Corn on the cob
- Corn, sweet
- Corn, white
- Corn, yellow
- Popcorn kernels
4. Eggs
- Eggs, all varieties
- Egg whites
- Egg yolks
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Scrambled eggs, without added fat
- Soft-boiled eggs
5. Fish & shellfish
- Abalone
- Barramundi
- Basa
- Blue-eye trevalla
- Bream
- Caviar
- Clams
- Cod
- Crab
- Crayfish
- Dory
- Eel
- Fishfish
- Flathead
- Flounder
- Garfish
- Gemfish
- Haddock
- Hake
- Hapuka
- Herring
- Hoki
- Kingfish
- Leather jacket
- Ling
- Lobster
- Mackerel
- Monkfish
- Morwong
- Mullet
- Mulloway
- Mussels
- Octopus
- Orange roughy
- Oyster
- Perch
- Prawns
- Red emperor
- Salmon in springwater or brine
- Salmon
- Sardines
- Sardines in springwater or brine
- Scallops
- Seafood marinara mix
- Sea urchin
- Shark
- Skate
- Snapper
- Sole
- Squid
- Swordfish
- Tilapia
- Trevally
- Trout
- Tuna
- Tuna in springwater or brine
- Turbot
- Whitebait
- Whiting
6. Fruits
- Apple
- Apricot
- Babaco
- Banana
- Berries
- Black currants
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Boysenberries
- Cherries
- Clementine
- Cranberries
- Custard apple
- Dates, fresh
- Dragon fruit
- Durian
- Elderberries
- Feijoa
- Fig
- Grapefruit
- Grapes
- Guava
- Honey dew
- Jackfruit
- Kiwifruit
- Kumquat
- Lemon
- Lime
- Loganberries
- Loquat
- Lychee
- Mandarin
- Mango
- Mulberries
- Nashi pear
- Nectarine
- Orange
- Passionfruit
- Paw paw (Papaya)
- Peaches
- Pears
- Pepino
- Persimmon
- Pineapple
- Plums
- Pomegranate
- Prickly pear
- Quandong
- Quince
- Rambutan
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb
- Rockmelon
- Starfruit
- Strawberries
- Tamarillo
- Tangelo
- Tangerine
- Watermelon
7. Non-starchy vegetables
- Alfalfa sprouts
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Baby corn
- Bamboo shoots
- Bean sprouts
- Beetroot
- Bitter melon
- Bok choy
- Broccoli
- Broccolini
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Capsicum
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celeriac
- Celery
- Chard
- Chervil
- Chicory
- Chillies
- Choko
- Choy sum
- Cucumber
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Eschalot
- Fennel
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Gourd
- Horseradish
- Kale
- Leek
- Lemongrass
- Lettuce
- Mushrooms
- Mushrooms, dried
- Okra
- Onion
- Pak choy
- Pumpkin
- Radish
- Rocket
- Seaweed
- Shallots
- Snow peas
- Snow pea sprouts
- Spinach
- Spring onions
- Squash
- String beans
- Sugar snap peas
- Swede
- Tomato
- Tomato passata
- Tomato, semi-dried, not in oil
- Turnip
- Water chestnuts
- Watercress
- Zucchini
8. Tofu & tempeh
- Tempeh, plain
- Tofu, firm or hard
- Tofu, silken or soft
- Plain, soy-based, textured vegetable protein
- Quorn mince
- Quorn pieces
9. Yoghurt & cottage cheese
- 97% fat-free cottage cheese
- 99% fat-free, plain, Greek yoghurt
- 99% fat-free, plain, natural yoghurt
- 99% fat-free quark
- Soy yoghurt, plain
ZeroPoint Foods Cheat Sheet (PDF Printable Free Download)
Get your hands on a convenient PDF cheat sheet featuring a list of ZeroPoint Foods, available for free download.
Conclusion
WeightWatchers’ ZeroPoint foods list offers a diverse range of nutrient-rich foods that make healthy eating more accessible and manageable. It’s designed to be a foundation for a balanced diet without the need for meticulous tracking.
Frequentky Asked Questions
Here’s a quick FAQ on Weight Watchers (WW) and their ZeroPoint foods:
What foods have 0 points on Weight Watchers?
ZeroPoint foods on WW include non-starchy vegetables, fruits, fat-free yogurt and cottage cheese, eggs, fish and shellfish, poultry, tofu and tempeh, corn and popcorn, and beans, peas, and lentils. These foods are considered nutritional powerhouses and don’t need to be tracked or measured.
What happens if I only eat zero point foods?
While ZeroPoint foods are healthy, relying solely on them may not provide a balanced diet. It’s important to include a variety of foods in your diet to ensure you get all the necessary nutrients. ZeroPoint foods are designed to complement other foods in your diet.
What foods are 1 point on Weight Watchers?
On Weight Watchers, 1-point foods range across various categories, including dairy (like a half cheese stick or Laughing Cow cheese wedge), fruits (a cup of strawberries), vegetables with dips (celery with yogurt cream cheese), grains (half a cup of puffed rice cereal), and protein sources (prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, 7 almonds). These options provide versatile, low-point snack choices.
Why are eggs 0 points on Weight Watchers?
Eggs are 0 points because they are rich in protein and other nutrients, which can help keep you full and satisfied without consuming too many calories.
How much zero point food can I eat?
WW suggests eating ZeroPoint foods in your usual portion sizes. For example, if you typically eat two eggs for breakfast, stick to that amount. The idea is to listen to your body’s hunger cues and eat until you’re satisfied.
Is Rice a zero point food?
Rice is not a zero point food on WW. It has a points value due to its calorie and carbohydrate content. Both brown and white rice have points associated with them. According to a WW user, brown rice is 5.9 points per cup, which rounds up to 6, and white rice is 6.3 points per cup, which also rounds down to 6. Therefore, neither brown nor white rice is a zero-point food.
For the most accurate and personalized information, it’s always best to refer to the WW app or website, as the points system is tailored to individual dietary needs and goals.