How Many Syns In Streaky Bacon? Is It High In Syns? - Our Slimming World Syn Guide!

If you love a fry-up on the weekend with some streaky bacon, or maybe you have a BLT for lunch, it's important to make sure you are synning any bacon which is fatty on the slimming world plan.

Streaky bacon has on average 2.5 syns to 3 syns per rasher, making it high in syns, you could have up to around 3-5 rashers on the plan before using up all your daily syn allowance.

Down below, we've put together a guide which will discuss why streaky bacon has syns, some varying syn values as well as syn values of other bacon to help you compare.

Why Does Streaky Bacon Have Syns?

At 2.5-3 syns a rasher, streaky bacon is fairly high in syns, you could have up to 3-5 rashers before using all your syns depending on the amount of fat in the bacon.

Since bacon is syn-free on the SW plan, you might be shocked to find out that streaky bacon has this many syns, this is because streaky bacon has fat on it, up to 7g of fat for just two rashers totalling 30g. Only lean meat with the fat removed can be classed as syn-free on the plan.

Streaky Bacon Syn Values

Streaky bacon has a similar syn value no matter where you buy it from, however unsmoked and smoked variations can differ slightly.

We've listed some syn values of streaky bacon down below to help you out.

• Sainsbury's Smoked 14 Streaky Bacon Rashers 300g - 4 syns for two.
• Tesco 14 Smoked Streaky Bacon Rashers 300g - 6 syns for two.
• Tesco Finest Smoked Streaky Bacon Dry Cure 16 Rashers 240g - 3 syns.
• Aldi Plant Menu 10 No Pork Streaky Bacon Rashers 180g - 3 syns.
• Sainsbury's Taste the Difference 14 Oak Smoked Dry Cured Streaky Bacon Rashers 220g - 3 syns.
• Aldi Freshcure Smoked Streaky Bacon 14 Rashers 300g - 6 syns.
• Aldi Specially Selected British Outdoor Bred 16 Dry Cured Smoked Streaky Bacon Rashers 240g - 7 syns.
• M&S Outdoor Bred Dry Cured Smoked Streaky Bacon 16 Rashers 240g - 2 syns.
• Aldi Freshcure Unsmoked Streaky Bacon 14 Rashers 300g - 7 syns.
• Sainsbury's Taste the Difference 14 Unsmoked Dry Cured Streaky Bacon Rashers 220g - 3 syns.
• Co-op Irresistible 12 Air Dry Cured Smoked Streaky Bacon Rashers 230g - 5 syns.
• Tesco Finest Unsmoked Streaky Bacon Dry Cure 16 Rashers 240g - 2.5 syns.
• Lidl Birchwood Streaky Smoked Bacon 14 Rashers 300g - 5 syns.
• Waitrose & Partners 12 Smoked British Streaky Bacon Rashers 250g - 6 syns.
• Asda Extra Special Unsmoked Streaky Bacon Dry Cured 6 Rashers 200g - 3.5 syns.
• M&S Outdoor Bred Thin & Crispy Smoked Streaky Bacon Rashers 180g - 2 syns.
• Better Naked 12 Smoked Streaky Bacon Rashers 200g - 6.5 syns for 100g.
• The Jolly Hog Oak & Beech Smoked Streaky Bacon Rashers Dry Cured 12 x 180g - 8.5 syns.
• Essential Waitrose & Partners 12 British Smoked Bacon Streaky Rashers 250g - 5 syns.
• Lidl Deluxe 14 Honey Cured Smoked Streaky Bacon Rashers 210g - 3.5 syns.
• Waitrose & Partners 25 Triple Oak Smoked British Streaky Bacon Rashers - 5 syns.
• Co-op Outdoor Bred Unsmoked Streaky Bacon 275g - 6.5 syns.
• Dunnes Stores Unsmoked Irish Streaky Bacon Rashers 350g - 3.5 syns.
• M&S Select Farms Dry Cured Thin & Crispy Unsmoked Streaky Bacon 180g - 2.5 syns.

Syn Values Of Bacon

Bacon has varying syns according to the type you choose and the amount of fat it has, to help you out, we've listed some syn values of bacon down below.

• Bacon Rashers, Grilled, Back - 3.5 syns.
• Bacon Rashers, Grilled, Back, Fat Trimmed - 2.5 syns.
• Bacon Rashers, Dry Fried - 3.5 syns.
• Tesco 10 Unsmoked Bacon Medallions 300g - Syn free.
• Aldi Freshcure 8 Smoked Lean Bacon Medallions 250g - Syn free.
• Tesco 10 Smoked Bacon Medallions 300g - Syn free.
• Tesco 10 Smoked Back Bacon Rashers 300g - 5 syns.
• Aldi Freshcure Unsmoked 75% Less Fat Lean Bacon Medallions 250g - Syn free.
• Tesco 10 Unsmoked Back Bacon Rashers 300g - 5 syns.
• Aldi Freshcure Unsmoked Back Bacon 10 Rashers 300g - 4 syns.
• Sainsbury's Be Good to Yourself 8 Smoked Bacon Medallions 200g - Syn free.
• Aldi Freshcure 10 Smoked Back Bacon Rashers 300g - 4 syns.
• Richmond 8 Meat Free Smoked Bacon Rashers 150g - 3.5 syns.
• THIS' Isn't Bacon Plant-Based Rashers 120g - 5 syns.
• Tesco Smoked Bacon Lardons 2 x 100g (200g) - 12.5 syns.
• Asda Delicious 10 Unsmoked Back Bacon Rashers 300g - 14 syns.

Last Words

Overall, streaky bacon can be very high in syns due to all the fat on the bacon, bacon is only syn free in slimming world if all the visible fat is removed. To save syns, we suggest taking the fat off bacon or using bacon medallions which are syn-free on the plan and very low in fat.

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.