Does Nescafe Dolce Gusto Cafe Au Lait Have A Lot Of Syns?

Coffee pods make a great alternative to coffee shop brought types of drinks if you are looking to save money, but even though these pods are small, they can pack anything up to 8 syns if you are not careful.

Nescafe Dolce Gusto cafe au lait pods, in particular, have 2 syns for both their caffeine and decaf version, making them a great low syn drink to treat yourself with if you want to avoid passing by a cafe.

In our guide below, we will go over if you can drink coffee pods on the slimming world diet, how they're syns match up to coffee shop drinks, some other syns of the Nescafe Dolce Gusto range and some coffee pod alternatives from other brands.

Can I Drink Coffee Pods On The Slimming World Plan?

There is no reason as to why you cannot enjoy coffee pod drinks on the slimming world plan as long as your account for their syns, you should only be careful about how many pods you are having a day, as just four of these pods could take up nearly half of your daily syn allowance.

At just 2 syns a pod the Nescafe Dolce Gusto Cafe Au Lait type is very low in syns and could be a good alternative to grabbing a takeaway coffee as you have more control over what's going in your drink.

Are Coffee Pods Or Highstreet Coffees Lower In Syns?

Since coffee pods and high street coffees have pretty similar styles of coffee, you might be wondering which is the healthier choice according to syns.

Well, a Costa full-fat latte comes in around 7 syns a drink, while a Starbucks latte made with semi-skimmed milk has 3.5 syns in for its smallest latte. This makes coffee pods lower in syns than takeout coffee, most likely this is due to the fact big coffee shops often add more flavouring into their drinks and also have bigger sized coffees.

Nescafe Coffee Pod Range Syns

Nescafe has a huge range of coffee pod ranges on the market, so to help you find your favourites which are lowest in syns with have listed the rest of their pods and types down below.

• Nescafe Dolce Gusto Espresso Caramel - SYN FREE.
• Nescafe Dolce Gusto Espresso Macchiato- 1 syn.
• Nescafe Dolce Gusto Nestea Peach - 1 syn.
• Nescafe Dolce Gusto Cafe au Lait- 2 syns.
• Nescafe Dolce Gusto Cafe au Lait Decaf - 2 syns.
• Nescafe Dolce Gusto Flat White, dried - 2.5 syns.
• Nescafe Dolce Gusto Marrakesh Tea - 1.5 syns.
• Nescafe Dolce Gusto Skinny Latte Macchiato - 2.5 syns.
• Nescafe Dolce Gusto Caramel Latte Macchiato - 3.5 syns.
• Nescafe Dolce Gusto Cappuccino - 4 syns.
• Nescafe Dolce Gusto Cappuccino Ice - 5.5 syns.
• Nescafe Dolce Gusto Latte Macchiato - 4 syns.
• Nescafe Dolce Gusto Latte Macchiato - 4.5 syns.
• Nescafe Dolce Gusto Vanilla Latte Macchiato - 4.5 syns.
• Nescafe Dolce Gusto Chai Tea Latte, dried - 4.5 syns.
• Nescafe Dolce Gusto Caramel Chococino - 5 syns.
• Nescafe Dolce Gusto Mocha - 6 syns.
• Nescafe Dolce Gusto Chococino - 7.5 Syns.

Alternative Coffee Pod Syn Values

The main competitor to Nescafe coffee pods on the market is Tassimo, to see if you kind find any lower syn alternatives, we have listed their types of pods with their syn values down below.

• Tassimo T-Discs Americano Smooth - Syn free.
• Tassimo T-Discs 100% Columbian Coffee - Free Tassimo syns.
• Tassimo T-Discs Morning Cafe - Syn free.
• Tassimo T-Discs Barcelona, Cafe con Leche - 2 syns.
• Tassimo T-Discs Jacobs Cafe au Lait - 2 syns.
• Tassimo T-Discs LOr Espresso Latte Macchiato, Skinny - 2.5 syns
• Tassimo T-Discs Costa Cappuccino - 2.5 syns.
• Tassimo T-Discs Kenco Cappuccino - 2.5 syns.
• Tassimo T-Discs Suchard Hot Chocolate - 3 syns.
• Tassimo T-Discs Caramel Latte - 4.5 syns.
• Tassimo T-Discs Costa Latte - 3.5 syns.
• Tassimo T-Discs LOr Espresso Latte Macchiato, Caramel - 4 syns.
• Tassimo T-Discs Costa Vanilla Latte - 4 syns.
• Tassimo T-Discs Baileys Latte Macchiato - 4 syns.
• Tassimo T-Discs CostaGingerbread Latte - 4 syns.
• Tassimo T-Discs Costa Caramel Latte - 4 syns.
• Tassimo T-Discs LOr Espresso Latte Macchiato - 4.5 syns
• Tassimo T-Discs Caramel Latte - 4.5 syns.
• Tassimo T-Discs Kenco Mocha - 5 syns.
• Tassimo T-Discs Jacobs Cappuccino Choco - 5 syns.
• Tassimo T-Discs Chai Latte - 5 syns.
• Tassimo T-Discs Oreo - 5 syns.
• Tassimo T-Discs Chai Latte - 5 syns.
• Tassimo T-Discs Cadbury Hot Chocolate - 6 syns.
• Tassimo T-Discs Milka - 6 syns.

Should I Drink Nescafe Dolce Gusto Cafe Au Lait On The SW Diet?

Overall, to conclude, drinking a Nescafe coffee pod like the Cafe Au Lait type on the slimming world diet is fine as long as you budget for it in your syn allowance. Make sure you monitor how many pods you are having during the day to stay on track and opt for pods over coffee shop drinks to keep saving syns.

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.