How Many Syns In Cranberry Sauce? Can I Have It On The Slimming World Plan?

If you are having a roast dinner and want some cranberry sauce on the side, you will need to make sure you are synning this sauce despite it being made out of fruit.

Cranberry sauce has typically 1.5 syns on the slimming world plan, making it a great low-syn sauce to add flavour to dishes. 

We've put together a syn guide below which will take you through how much cranberry sauce you can have on the slimming world plan, syn values of cranberry sauce and a SW recipe to make your own!

How Much Cranberry Sauce Can I Have On Slimming World?

At 1.5 syns a tablespoon, you can have up to 10 spoons of cranberry sauce on the SW plan before using all of your 15 syn daily allowance.

Cranberry sauce is relatively low in syns thanks to its simple ingredients of just cranberry and sugar, we would be cautious of the sugar content, however, with one spoon packing up to 7g.

Syn Values Of Cranberry Sauce

There's a wide range of Cranberry sauce brands on the market, to help you keep on track with syns, we've listed a few options below.

• Sainsbury's Cranberry Sauce 250ml - 1.5 syns.
• Tesco Cranberry Sauce 200g - 1.5 syns.
• Asda Cranberry Sauce 200g - 1.5 syns.
• Colman's Cranberry Sauce 165g - 1.5 syns.
• Morrisons Cranberry Sauce 200g - 1.5 syns.
• Co-op Cranberry Sauce 190g - 1.5 syns.
• Essential Waitrose Cranberry Sauce 305g - 1.5 syns.
• Aldi Bramwells Smooth Cranberry Sauce 200g - 1.5 syns.
• Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Cranberry Sauce 220g - 1.5 syns.
• Aldi Specially Selected Cranberry & Port Sauce 230g - 1.5 syns.

Our SW Recipe For Cranberry Sauce

If you feel like getting creative in the kitchen, why not make your own cranberry sauce at home? Our recipe below is also low in syns and healthy!

Ingredients

• 300g of cranberries.
• 80g of sweetener.
• Zest and juice of an orange.
• Pinch of salt.

Method

1. Start by heating the orange juice and zest then add in the sweetener so it can dissolve, add in cranberries then pour the mix into a jar and store.

Last Words

Overall, cranberry sauce is fairly low in syns, having just 1.5 syns a tablespoon allowing you to have up to 10 spoons before using all your daily syn allowance. We suggest having this sauce in moderation however because of its high sugar content.

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.