How Many Syns In Bombay Mix? Can I Eat It On Slimming World?

One of the main struggles people have with dieting is trying to snack healthy, crisps and other fried potato snacks can often be loaded with syns due to their oil content which makes them high in fat, but what about Bombay mix? Is it high in syns?

Bombay mix has varying syns according to its ingredients, on average you can expect a 30g serving to have 7.5 syns, making it high in syns, we, therefore, suggest snacking on these in moderation.

We've put together a syn guide below which will take you through why Bombay mix is so high in syns, syn values of Bombay mix and some low syn alternatives to stock up on.

Why Is Bombay Mix So High In Syns?

At 7.5 syns for a 30g serving, Bombay mix is very high in syns, consuming half of your daily syn allowance on the plan for a small portion. You could have up to two portions before using all your syns for the day.

Bombay mix gets its high syn value from the deep frying of the potato pieces and flour sticks, which makes the mix very high in syns and fat content, for example, a 1/8 serving of Bombay mix from Tesco has nearly 8g of fat in!

For healthy savoury snacks, slimming worlders often opt for choices such as snack a jacks instead.

Syn Values Of Bombay Mix

Bombay mix can have slightly differing syns according to the ingredients, so as you can compare syns, we've listed some syn values of this snack mix below.

• Tesco Bombay Mix 200g - 6.5 syns.
•  Lidl Snaktastic Bombay Mix 200g - 10 syns.
•  Cofresh Bombay Mix Savoury Indian Snack 200g - 7.5 syns.
•  Asda Bombay Mix 250g - 6 syns.
•  Sainsbury's Bombay Mix 200g - 7.5 syns.
•  Cofresh Bombay Mix Savoury Indian Snack 80g - 7.5 syns.
•  WAITROSE & Partners Bombay Mix 200g - 6 syns.
•  Tooty Fruity Bombay Mix with Cashews 180g - 7 syns.
•  Holland & Barrett Good Stuff Luxury Bombay Mix 150g - 10 syns.
•  Shalimar Bombay Mix 200g - 7 syns.
•  Holland & Barrett Boom Boom Bombay Mix 500g - 7 syns.
•  Howdah Bombay Mix 150g - 7 syns.
•  Morrisons Bombay Mix 200g - 10 syns.
•  Golden Sunrise Foods Bombay Mix 275g - 7 syns.
•  The Dormen Bombay Mix 40g - 8 syns.
•  Forest Feast Bombay Mix 180g - 7.5 syns.
•  Haldiram's Bombay Mixture 200g - 5.5 syns.

Low Syn Alternatives To Bombay Mix

If you find Bombay mix to be too high in syns, there are lots of other alternatives to snack on which won't cost you as many syns on the plan. We've listed some options below such as nut mixes.

• Nobby's Nuts Classic Dry Roasted Peanuts 50g - 15 syns. 
•  Co-op Dry Roasted Peanuts 275g - 7.5 syns. 
•  Sainsbury's Dry Roasted Peanuts 550g - 9 syns. 
•  Aldi Snackrite Stackers (25g serving) – 7 syns. 
•  Aldi Snackrite Crinkle Cut Crisps, Cheddar & Onion (28g bag) – 7 1/2 syns.
•  Kettle Chips, Mature Cheddar & Red Onion, 30g bag – 7 1/2 syns. 
•  Aldi Snackrite Crinkle Cut Crisps, Ready Salted (28g bag) – 7 1/2 syns.
•  M&S Dry Roasted Peanuts 200g - 15 syns. 
•  Morrisons Dry Roasted Peanuts 200g - 12 syns for a 40g serving. 
•  Snack a Jacks Barbecue (26g bag) - 5 1/2 syns.
•  Walkers Crisps Oven Baked Crisps, 50% Less Fat, all varieties (25g bag) – 5 1/2 syns.
•  Walkers Crisps Walkers Lights, all varieties (24g bag) – 6 syns.
•  Baked Oddities, Cheese, Multipack, 25g bag – 5 1/2 syns.
•  Kettle Chips, Lightly Salted, 30g bag – 7 1/2 syns. 
•  Kettle Chips, Sea Salt & Balsamic Vinegar, 30g bag – 7 1/2 syns.
•  Baked Oddities, Salt and vinegar, 25g bag – 5 1/2 syns.
•  Lichfields Dry Roasted Peanuts 50g - 14.5 syns.
•  Snack a Jacks Snack a Jacks Salt & Vinegar (26g bag) - 5 1/2 syns.
•  Snack a Jacks Caramel (30g bag) - 6 syns.

Final Words

Overall, Bombay mix is very high in syns, having 7.5 syns for just a small 30g portion, these mixes get their high syn value from the fat content, this is because the flour pieces, potatoes and nuts are fried in oil.

We suggest only snacking on Bombay mix in moderation to avoid using too many syns or check out some low-syn alternatives from our list, we have a great low syn crisps list here.

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.