Does White Bread Have A Lot Of Syns?

If you are a lover of white bread compared to wholemeal then you will need to count its syns on the slimming world plan according to its size and brand.

On average, a slice of white bread on the SW plan is around 3 syns, but it could have anything up to 6 syns if you get white bread which is thicker. 

Down below in our guide we will go over how many syns different kinds of white bread have, which type of bread is syn free and some syn values of white bread according to different brands.

Why Are Syns For White Bread Different?

As we mentioned above, white bread syn values vary according to their weight, for example, thinner white bread of around 400g is 3 syns per slice, but an 800g thick loaf will cost you 6 syns.

We've listed out the varying syns for white bread according to the size below.

• White bread 25g slice - 3 syns.
• White bread 400g slice - 3 syns.
• White bread 800g medium slice - 4.5 syns per slice.
• White bread 800g thick slice - 6 syns.
• White bread 800g extra thick slice - 7 syns a slice.

Which Bread Is Syn Free On Slimming World?

You might have heard some bread is syn free on the SW plan, this is not completely true but brown bread can be used as your Healthy extra B, meaning that it counts towards your fibre allowance and doesn't have to be used as syns.

White bread has less fibre than brown hence why its syns have to be counted, although there are a few types such as Kingsmill great white which can be used as your Healthy extra B due to its extra fibre.

We've listed a few of the brown bread types you can use as your Healthy Extra B down below.

• 1 Hovis Wholemeal Sliced Roll.
• 1 Warburtons gluten-free multiseed sandwich thin.
• 3 slices Kingsmill No Crusts Wholemeal Bread (400g loaf).
• 60g wholemeal bread.
• 2 slices small gluten-free bread, brown/high fibre white /multi-seed.
• 60g rye bread.
• 1 wholemeal roll.
• 1 wholemeal pitta bread.
• 1 gluten-free roll, brown/high fibre white/multi-seed.
• 1 thick slice wholemeal bread (800g sliced loaf).
• 2 small slices of wholemeal bread (400g sliced loaf).

Branded Syn Values Of White Bread

Most types of white bread have a similar type of syn values but they do vary according to different brands, we've listed a few of the popular one down below to keep you on track.

• Kingsmill Medium Sliced 50/50 Bread 800g - 5 syns per slice.  
• Warburtons Toastie Thick Sliced White Bread 800g - 6 syns a slice.  
• Warburtons Soft Farmhouse Medium Sliced White Bread 800g - 6 syns a slice.  
• Hovis Soft Thick Sliced White Bread 800g - 6 syns a slice.  
• Sainsbury's White Deli Rolls x4 280g - 9 syns a roll.  
• Warburtons Artisan White Sourdough Bread 540g - 7 syns a slice.  
• BFree Sliced White Loaf 400g - 5 syns a slice. 
• Kingsmill Soft White Bread Thick 800g - 5.5 syns a slice.
• Hovis soft white thick bread - 6 syns per slice.
• Tesco crusty farmhouse bread - 5 syns a slice.
• Kingsmill soft white medium bread - 5 syns a slice.
• Hovis white bread - 3 syns a slice.
• M&S soft white farmhouse bread - 6.5 syns a slice.
• Genius toasties white bread - 4 syns a slice.

Our SW Syn Free Bread Recipe

For people who are looking to save syns, you could even try making your own syn free slimming world bread, we've listed the details below.

Ingredients

• Three tablespoons of quark. 
• A small teaspoon of sweetener or pinch.
• Three eggs. 
• Frylight. 
• Seasoning.

Method

1. Step one - Preheat your oven to gas mark 3 then crack your egg yolks from the egg whites.
2. Step two - Add your egg yolks plus sweetener and salt to a bowl then fold them all together with the quark.
3. Step three - Beat your egg whites in a different bowl until they become thicker and stiff then fold the two mixtures gently together until combined.
4. Step four - Spray your baking tray with some frylight to make sure the bread will not stick during baking and spoon the mix onto the tray in small roll shapes.
5. Allow all to bake for 25-30 minutes or until the bread has risen.

Should I Eat White Bread On Slimming World?

Overall, if you can, we would always suggest switching over to wholemeal bread on the slimming world plan as it gives you extra syns to play with and has more fibre and health benefits which can aid in weight loss.

However, if you are a lover of white bread, it's not bad to have the occasional slice as long you are tracking it in your syns, make sure to know the weight of your slice beforehand and double if having two slices.

You could always try making out syn free cloud bread above if you don't like wholemeal bread but don't want to spend your syns on white bread!

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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.