How Many Syns In Duck? Is It High In Syns?

If you are craving Chinese for dinner or roasting a duck at home to accompany your roast dinner, you might be wondering if duck is a syn-friendly meat to have on the slimming world plan?

Duck is syn free on the slimming world plan as long as you eat it without the skin/fat, crispy duck from the Chinese however or duck with fat does have syns.

In our syn guide below, we will take you through why duck can be high in syns, syn values of different kinds of duck and some low syn recipes with duck to help you lose weight below.

Why Can Duck Be High In Syns?

Lean cuts of duck or duck without the skin and fat on is considered a syn-free meat on the slimming world plan and a great protein source for weight loss. However, syn-free duck is not to be confused with other types of duck such as crispy duck which can be very high in syns.

Chinese takeaway crispy duck, for example, is very high in syns due to it being fried and having the fat and skin left on, for example, an 100g serving of crispy Chinese duck has around 15 syns which is your whole daily syn allowance!

Syn Values Of Duck

Duck has a variety of syns according to how it is prepared and cooked, to help you stay on track with your syns we've listed them below.

• Duck, Roasted, Meat Only, No Skin - Syn free.
•  Aromatic Crispy Duck, Meat & Skin, Chinese Takeaway - 15 syns.
•  Duck, Roasted, Meat, Fat & Skin - 20 syns for 100g.
•  Gressingham Impressively Easy Duck Breast Portions 250g - Syn free.
•  Linda McCartney's Vegetarian Shredded Hoisin Duck 300g - 8 syns.
•  M&S Food 6 Duck Spring Rolls 215g - 4.5 syns.
•  Aldi Ready, Set Cook! Crispy Aromatic Half Duck with Pancakes & Hoisin Sauce 570g - 5 syns.
•  Gressingham Duck Burgers 227g - Syn free.
•  M&S Food Select Farms Step 1 Stir Fry British Duck Strips 200g - Syn free.
•  Gressingham Crispy Aromatic Half Duck 550g - 11.5 syns.
•  Iceland Takeaway Hoisin Duck Noodles 375g - 19 syns.

Our Best SW Recipes With Duck

If your craving some duck for dinner but want to keep your meals syn-friendly, we've got two great duck recipes for you to try out below for an easy dinner.

Chinese Spiced Duck

Ingredients

• Three duck breasts.
•  Four spoons of soy sauce.
•  Two pinches of Chinese five spice.
•  Ginger.
•  Garlic.
•  Chillies.
•  Pepper.
•  Chinese cabbage.
•  Light soy sauce three tbsp.
•  Onion.

Method

1. Start by slicing the duck up then cover it with soy sauce, spices, garlic and ginger then allow it to marinate for around half an hour.
2.  Spray a wok with low-cal cooking spray and heat it, add the duck mix, fry and set aside,
3.  Now take the Chinese cabbage and add it into the wok with ginger on a lower heat, add in the soy sauce and enjoy with the duck.

Duck In Sauce

Ingredients

• Two spoons of hoisin sauce and oyster sauce.
•  Spoon of cornflour.
•  Four spoons of dark soy sauce.
•  Pinch of Chinese five spice.
•  400ml of chicken stock.
•  Four duck breasts.
•  Ginger and garlic.
•  Chilli.
•  Broccoli.
•  Spinach.

Method

1. Start by mixing your cornflour, hoisin, oyster and soy sauce then stir in the Chinese spice and stock into a jug.
2.  Spray a pan and add the duck in, stirfry for 5 minutes then stir in your garlic, ginger and chilli, stir in the sauce and bubble for around 5 minutes.
3.  Now stir in the broccoli and spinach and cook for another 5 minutes.

Last Words

Overall, Duck is syn free on the slimming world plan as long as it contains no fat or skin, when the fat and skin are left on the duck this makes it high in syns having 20 syns for 100g! Chinese duck especially is high in syns since it is fried, making it high in fat.

To save syns we suggest choosing duck breasts which are skinless to cook with and avoiding crispy duck options when possible.

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.