Are Soba Noodles Slimming World Friendly? Do I Have To Syn Them?

If you're looking to make a noodle salad for dinner or maybe you need a quick and easy noodle meal for a weeknight dinner, you might be wondering if soba noodles are synned on the slimming world plan.

Soba noodles are syn free on the slimming world plan if you buy them plain and prepare them yourself, if you buy Nissin soba noodle pots or others which already have flavouring and added ingredients, you are looking at spending between 10-15 syns, making them very high in syns.

Down below in our syn guide, we will take you through why soba noodle pots can be so high in syns, some syn values, low syn alternatives plus an SW recipe for making your low syn dish with soba noodles!

Why Are Soba Noodles So High In Syns?

Soba noodle pots, such as Nissin soba noodles can be very high in syns, having between 10-15 syns for just one pot, which is nearly all of your 15 syn daily allowance. Soba noodles themselves plain are syn free on the SW plan.

These noodle pots get their high syns from the high oil content inside and added flavourings like sugar, for example, one pot of the Nissin Soba classic instant noodles has nearly 10g of fat inside.

Syn Values Of Soba Noodles

Soba noodle pots can have a wide range of syns according to their ingredients, to help you compare and stay on track, we've listed some general syn values down below.

• Nissin Cup Noodles Soba Wok Style Classic 90g - 11 syns for 100g as prepared.
• Nissin Cup Noodles Soba Wok Style Chilli 92g - 11 syns.
• Nissin Cup Noodles Soba Wok Style Yakitori Chicken 89g - 11 syns.
• Nissin Cup Noodles Soba Wok Style Peking Duck 87g - 10.5 syns.
• Nissin Cup Noodles Soba Wok Style Sukiyaki Beef 89g - 11 syns.
• Nissin Cup Noodles Soba Wok Style Japanese Curry 90g - 10.5 syns.

Low Syn Alternatives To Soba Noodles

If you find soba noodle pots to be too high in syns, there are plenty of other low-syn alternatives for a quick and easy meal which we will list down below.

• Naked Noodle Singapore Noodle Pot 104G - 20 syns.
• Batchelor's Super Noodle Pots Chicken 75G - 17.5 syns.
• Naked Noodle Thai Green Curry Pot 78G - 14 syns.
• Pot Noodle Chicken And Mushroom 90G - 21.5 syns.
• Kabuto Noodles Chicken Ramen 85G - 16 syns.
• Batchelors Super Noodle Pot Bbq Beef 75G - 18 syns.
• Naked Noodle Panang Fiery Chicken Noodle Pot 104G - 21 syns.
• Batchelors Super Noodle Pot Curry 75G - 17.5 syns.
• Pot Noodles Chicken Chow Mein - 7 syns.
• Pot Noodles Chilli Beef - 8 syns.
• Pot Noodles Bombay Bad Boy - 7.5 syns.
• Mug Shot Chicken & Mushroom Noodles, dried (68g sachet) – 2.5 syns.
• Itsu Chilli Miso Noodle Cup 63G - 10 syns.
• Naked Noodle Sweet Chilli Flavour 78G - 14 syns.
• Pot Noodle King Chicken & Mushroom 114G - 27 syns.
• Hearty Food Co Chicken & Mushroom Flavoured Noodles 70G - 18.5 syns.
• Hearty Food Co Spicy Curry Flavoured Noodles 70G - 16 syns.

Our SW Soba Noodles Recipe

If you find store-bought soba noodles to be too high in syns, we've got a great low-syn recipe for you to check out below.

Ingredients

• 375g of soba noodles.
• 400g of tofu cut.
• Spring onions sliced.
• Ginger grated.
• Two spoons of soy sauce.
• Two spoons of oyster sauce.
• One spoon of cornflour.
• 400g shiitake mushrooms.
• Cup of vegetable stock.
• Pak choi sliced.
• Two sliced red peppers.
• One chilli sliced.

Method

1. Cook the noodles and set aside, then take your work and heat some low cal cooking spray, then fry off the firm tofu until golden, this might take around 5 minutes.
2. Spray the pan and add in your veggies, fry for around 5 minutes.
3. Next mix your sauces with your cornflour, stock and two spoons of water, and let it reduce for a few minutes.
4. Serve over your noodles and enjoy!

Last Words

Overall, plain soba noodles on the slimming world plan are syn free, however, if you buy the prepared pots such as Nissin soba noodles from the shop then you are looking at using between 11-15 syns for one, making them very high in syns due to the added oil content inside.

To save syns we suggest making your own noodle dish at home which has less oil and sugar content.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are syn values calculated?

Syn values are calculated using a formula based on calories, saturated fat and sugar content per serving. They’re not the same as calories — a product can be low in calories but higher in syns if it’s high in sugar or fat. Always check the official Slimming World app for the most accurate and up-to-date syn values.

Do syn values change?

Yes. When manufacturers reformulate their products, the syn value can go up or down. This is why we recommend double-checking with the Slimming World app or your consultant, especially if a product’s packaging has changed recently.

How many syns should I have per day?

Most Slimming World members work with 5 to 15 syns per day. Your consultant will advise on the right amount for you. The key is to use your syns on the things you enjoy most — whether that’s a chocolate bar, a glass of wine, or a packet of crisps.