If you are treating yourself to some magnum ice cream on a summer's day or you simply fancy a sweet treat after dinner it's very important to be tracking how many syns these ice creams have for them not to affect your weight loss.
On average, a 440ml tub of Magnum ice cream has between 17-18 syns per serving of 150ml, making them very high in syns, this ice cream should be consumed in moderation when you have enough room in your allowance.
We've composed a small guide below which will cover why these tubs are so high in syns, the syn values of all their flavours, how they compare to their ice cream bars and some low syn tub alternatives from other brands.
At 17-18 syns per serving, magnums ice cream tubs are very high in syns, this is due to the serving size but also because of the chocolate shells, adding extra calories and sugar.
We would suggest serving a small portion of this ice cream to keep it within your syn allowance, you would need to save your whole allowance for the day.
Since magnums ice creams come in varying flavours we have listed their whole range below with their syn values to help you out.
On average, a serving of ice cream from magnums ice creams tub is between 17 and 18 syns depending on the flavour, but for their bars, you are looking at between 10-13 syns or 7-8.5 syns if you choose their minibars.
This is mainly down to the smaller portion sizes, so if your looking to have more control and save some syns, choosing their bars might be a better choice.
If you are a lover of ice cream for dessert, don't be disheartened by magnum ice cream tubs syns, there are plenty of other low syn alternatives to check out too.
Overall, magnum ice cream tubs are very high in syns, costing you well over 17/18 syns for a serving which is your whole daily syn allowance. We would suggest serving a smaller portion or opting for their bars if you want to save some syns, there are also other low syn calorie options from other brands at 5 syns a scoop.
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.
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.
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.
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