Are Falafels High In Syns? - Our Syn Guide

Falafels are a vegetarian staple for a quick and easy meal, but how many syns do they have in the slimming world? Are they syn friendly?

Falafels have varying syns according to their ingredients, on average, for mini ball falafels, two will cost you between 4-5 syns, making them a good low syn veggie snack for putting in sandwiches or salads.

To find out more about the syns in falafels, we've composed a short guide below which will cover how many falafels you can have on the slimming world, syn values of different falafels, low syn alternative veggie snacks and a recipe for making your own SW friendly falafel at home.

How Many Falafels Can I Eat On The Slimming World?

Since falafels have between 4-5 syns for two mini balls, you could have up to 5-7 of them before using up all your 15 syn daily allowance, these are a great snack to have when you need something high in protein too, with the average two balls serving to have 4g of protein.

We would recommend eating falafels in moderation however since they can be high in fat, having up to six grams of fat a portion, this is because of the oil and chickpeas.

Syn Values Of Falafels

Falafels have a variety of different syns according to how they are made and their ingredients, we've listed some syn values of them below to give you an idea of what to expect.

• Cauldron Middle Eastern Falafels 200g - 5.5 syns.
• Aldi The Deli Moroccan Style Falafels 200g - 12 syns for half.
• Tesco Falafels 152g - 5 syns.
• Gosh! Naturally Delicious Moroccan Spiced Falafel with Red Pepper & Apricot 200g - 10 syns.
• M&S 8 Fresh Herb Falafels 160g - 2 syns.
• Gosh! Naturally Delicious Mediterranean Falafel with Chickpea & Parsley 200g - 10.5 syns for four.
• GoodLife Falafel with Lemon, Cumin & Coriander 280g - 2 syns.
• Gosh! Naturally Delicious Beetroot Falafel with Red Pepper & Chilli 300g - 8 syns.
• Sainsbury's Love Your Veg! 10 Falafels with Chickpeas, Coriander & Cumin 180g - 11.5 syns.
• Sainsbury's Summer Edition 8 Falafels 144g - 2 syns.
• Asda Moroccan Inspired 10 Sweet Potato Falafels 220g - 2.5 syns.
• M&S 8 Sweet Potato Falafels 160g - 9 syns for half.
• Cauldron Moroccan Falafels 180g - 7 syns.
• Asda Plant-Based 18 Sweet Potato Falafel Bites 180g - 11 syns.
• Birds Eye Green Cuisine Delicious Falafel 450g - 10 syns for 6.

Low Syn Alternatives To Falafels

If you find falafels to be too high in syns, there are plenty of other low syn veggie bite alternatives to snack on, we'll list a few to add to your shopping basket below.

• Quorn Sweet Chilli Bites 180G - 7.5 syns.
• Brew City Cheesy Brew Bites 200G - 6.5 syns.
• Peperami Vegeram Smokin' Chick' Nless Bites 40G - 6.5 syns.
• Brew City Sweet Chilli Halloumi Bites 150G - 6 syns.
• Strong Roots Spinach Bites 308G - 9 syns for three.
• Tesco Onion Rings Snacks 150G - 6.5 syns.
• Quorn Southern Fried Bites 300G - 9 syns.
• Tesco Plant Chef Sticky Chilli Cauliflower Bites 220G - 4 syns.
• Bear Bites Blackcurrant & Beetroot 5 X 18G - 3 syns.
• Tofoo Co Crispy Southern Fried Bites 225G - 12 syns.
• Heat & Enjoy Pizza Bites 160G - 12 syns.

Our Best SW Recipe For Making Falafels

One way to keep your falafels low in syns is by making your own at home, we've listed a simple to follow SW recipe below which has 1 syn per falafel and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

• Two cans of 400g chickpeas.
• Pinch of cumin.
• One egg whisked.
• Two slices of wholemeal bread small.
• One spoon of coriander.
• One chilli.
• 50g of red peppers from the jar.
• Pinch of chives.
• Low cal cooking spray.

Method

1. First, put your bread into the blender then add in the coriander, chickpeas, egg, chives, chilli and red peppers.
2. Put into a bowl and season.
3. Divide the mixture into 24 pieces and shape them into round flat balls, next heat the frying pan with low cal cooking spray over medium heat.
4. Cook for three minutes on each side then serve!

Last Words

To conclude, falafels are great low syn veggie snacks, with two small falafels having just around 4-5 syns, allowing you to have up to 5-6 before using all your daily syn allowance. To choose lower syn falafels we suggest picking smaller bite portions or making your own at home which only has 1 syn each.

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.