If you drink Actimel, you’ll want to know how it fits into your Slimming World plan. The good news is that the 0% fat versions are genuinely low — just 1.5 syns a bottle. The not-so-good news is that the regular flavoured ones sit at 3–4 syns each, which adds up quickly if you’re having one every morning.
I’ve listed every Actimel variety below with exact syn values, plus how they compare to Yakult, Benecol and other probiotic drinks. If you’re trying to decide which one to grab in Tesco, this is the page to bookmark.
Here’s every current Actimel variety with syn values per 100ml bottle. The 0% fat range is your best bet on plan — they’re less than half the syns of the originals.
| Actimel Variety | Serving | Syns | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actimel 0% Fat Original | 100ml | 1.5 | 0g |
| Actimel 0% Fat No Added Sugar Multifruit | 100ml | 1.5 | 0g |
| Actimel Fat Free Raspberry | 100ml | 1.5 | 0g |
| Actimel Fruit & Veg Cultured Shot Green | 100ml | 2.5 | 0.3g |
| Actimel Fruit & Veg Cultured Shot Red | 100ml | 2.5 | 0.3g |
| Actimel 100% Dairy Free Blueberry | 100ml | 3 | 1.1g |
| Actimel 100% Dairy Free Mango & Passion Fruit | 100ml | 3 | 1.1g |
| Actimel Kids Strawberry Banana | 100ml | 3 | 1.1g |
| Actimel Kids Peach | 100ml | 3 | 1.1g |
| Actimel Supermix Cranberry Redcurrant & Rosehip | 100ml | 3.5 | 1.5g |
| Actimel Original | 100ml | 3.5 | 1.6g |
| Actimel Strawberry | 100ml | 4 | 1.6g |
| Actimel Multifruit | 100ml | 4 | 1.6g |
| Actimel Coconut | 100ml | 4 | 1.6g |
| Actimel Vanilla | 100ml | 4 | 1.6g |
| Actimel Strawberry & Blueberry | 100ml | 4 | 1.6g |
The 0% fat Actimels are the clear winner if you’re counting syns. At just 1.5 syns per bottle, you could have one every single day and barely notice it in your allowance. They come in three varieties — Original, Multifruit (no added sugar), and Raspberry — and they all contain the same L. casei cultures and vitamins as the full-fat versions.
The main difference is taste. The 0% fat ones are tangier and less sweet than the originals. If you’re used to the regular Multifruit, the switch might take a couple of days, but most people adjust quickly. They’re widely available at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons — usually in packs of 8 or 10.
That depends on which version you’re drinking. At 1.5 syns for the 0% fat range, absolutely — you’re getting vitamin D, vitamin B6, and live cultures for barely any syns. That’s a better use of 1.5 syns than most snacks.
At 4 syns for the regular flavoured ones? That’s harder to justify. Four syns is the same as a Curly Wurly or a small bag of Quavers. Unless you really love the taste, switching to the 0% fat version saves you 2.5 syns every day — that’s 17.5 syns a week you could spend elsewhere.
Actimel isn’t your only option for a daily probiotic drink. Here’s how the main brands compare on syns:
| Brand & Variety | Serving | Syns | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benecol Yogurt Drink Light | 67.5ml | 1 | Lowest syn option + cholesterol lowering |
| Yakult Light | 65ml | 1.5 | Shirota strain probiotics |
| Actimel 0% Fat | 100ml | 1.5 | L. casei + vitamins D & B6 |
| Benecol Yogurt Drink Original | 67.5ml | 2 | Plant stanols for cholesterol |
| Yakult Original | 65ml | 2.5 | Shirota strain, higher sugar |
| Biotiful Kefir Shot | 100ml | 3 | Multiple probiotic strains |
| Actimel Original | 100ml | 3.5 | L. casei + added sugar |
| Actimel Multifruit | 100ml | 4 | Highest syn, most flavour |
Bottom line: If syns are your main concern, Benecol Light at just 1 syn is the winner. If you want a bigger bottle with vitamins included, Actimel 0% Fat at 1.5 syns is hard to beat.
For those also counting calories alongside syns, here’s the calorie breakdown:
| Actimel Variety | Calories per Bottle | Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| Actimel 0% Fat Original | 38 kcal | 5.6g |
| Actimel 0% Fat Raspberry | 39 kcal | 5.7g |
| Actimel Cultured Shot Green | 51 kcal | 9.2g |
| Actimel Original | 72 kcal | 11.5g |
| Actimel Multifruit | 78 kcal | 13g |
| Actimel Strawberry | 78 kcal | 12.8g |
The sugar difference is stark — the regular Multifruit has more than double the sugar of the 0% fat version. That’s where all those extra syns come from.
If you follow WW alongside or instead of Slimming World, here’s how Actimel stacks up on Points:
| Actimel Variety | WW Points per Bottle |
|---|---|
| Actimel 0% Fat Original | 1 |
| Actimel 0% Fat Raspberry | 1 |
| Actimel Cultured Shot | 2 |
| Actimel Original | 3 |
| Actimel Multifruit | 3 |
| Actimel Strawberry | 3 |
No, no variety of Actimel is syn free. The lowest option is the 0% Fat range at 1.5 syns per bottle. Regular flavoured Actimels are 3–4 syns each.
There’s no official limit, but at 1.5 syns each for the 0% fat version, having one a day uses just 1.5 of your 15 daily syns. Having two would be 3 syns — still reasonable. With the regular versions at 4 syns, one a day is more sensible.
Yes, they’re the same product — Actimel has rebranded the “Light” range to “0% Fat” in recent years. Same syn value, same ingredients.
Yes. Actimel Balance (formerly Actimel Immune System) contains around 3.5 syns per 100ml bottle. It has added vitamins and zinc but the syn value is similar to the standard range.
The dairy-free Actimels (Blueberry, Mango & Passion Fruit) are 3 syns each — slightly lower than the regular dairy versions at 4 syns, but higher than the 0% fat dairy range at 1.5 syns.
Benecol Yogurt Drink Light at just 1 syn per bottle. Yakult Light and Actimel 0% Fat are joint second at 1.5 syns each.
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