Can I Eat Hot Dogs On The Slimming World? Are They High In Syns?

If you are looking to make hot dogs for a cheat meal on the weekend or maybe as a snack, you might be wondering how many syns these sausages have and if they are high in syns?

Hot dogs have on average around 3 syns for a frankfurter, making them low in syns, however once paired with bread and other toppings, you could be looking at 15 syns and above for a hot dog.

In our syn guide below, we will discuss how many hot dogs you can have on the slimming world, syn values, low syn alternatives and an SW recipe for making your own hot dog at home!

How Many Hot Dogs Can I Eat On Slimming World?

At 3 syns for a hot dog out of the brine, you could have up to 5 hot dogs before using up all of your daily syn allowance for the day, making them a great low syn snack or meal.

You should however consider the bread, sauces and over-add-ins with your hot dog which can add calories to your meal, making a hot dog well over 15 syns. To save syns we would suggest using a wholemeal roll with your hot dog as a healthy extra B and being mindful of the sauces which can add extra syns.

Syn Values Of Hot Dogs

Hot dogs can have varying syns depending on where you buy them from and the ingredients, to help you stay on track, we've listed some syn values down below.

• HERTA Classics Frankfurter Hot Dogs 10 Pack 350g - 5 syns.
• Wikinger 8 Hot Dogs Bockwurst Style in Brine 550g - 10 syns for 100g drained.
• Ye Olde Oak 8 Hot Dogs in Brine 400g - 1.5 syns.
• HERTA Chicken Frankfurter Hot Dogs 10 Pack 350g - 3.5 syns.
• Kingsfood 8 Hot Dogs in Brine 400g - 1.5 syns.
• Ye Olde Oak 6 Jumbo Hot Dogs in Brine 560g - 3.5 syns.
• Fry's 8 Plant-Based Original Hot Dogs 360g - 5 syns.
• Aldi Plant Menu 4 Meat Free Hot Dogs 240g - 4.5 syns.
• HERTA Jumbo Frankfurter Hot Dogs 4 Pack 360g - 12.5 syns.
• Berlinki Chicken Hot Dogs 250g - 9 syns.
• Fry's Plant-Based Smoked Hot Dogs 230g - 3.5 syns.
• Dino's Famous 8 The Brooklyn Big Dog Beechwood Smoked Pork Hot Dogs 1030g - 11.5 syns.
• Tesco Finest 4 Pork, Red Leicester Cheese and Jalapeno Hot Dogs 400g - 12 syns.
• Bunlimited 4 Classic Hot Dogs 280g - 10 syns.

Low Syn Alternatives To Hot Dogs

If you find standard hot dogs to be too high in syns, we've listed some other low syn sausage alternatives below to help you out.

• Tesco British Pork Chipolata Sausages– 2 syns per 12 sausages.
• Helen Browning Speedy Sausages – 1.5 syns per serving.
• Heck 10 Chicken Italia Chipolatas 340g - 3 syns.
• Tesco Lincolnshire Pork Sausages – 6 syns a serving.
• Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Beef & Cracked Black Pepper Sausages - 2.5 syns per serving.
• Tesco Chicken Sausage – 2.5 syns per sausage.
• Beef Sausages, Grilled - 1.5 syns.
• Heck Smoky Chorizo-Style Pork Sausages – 3 syns per sausage.
• Porky Whites Pork Chipolata - 3 syns per sausage.
• Muscle Foods Chorizo Pork Sausages – 2 syns per sausage.
• Slimming World Chorizo-Style Sausages - Syn free.
• Richmond Irish Pork Sausages – 2.5 syns per serving.
• Tesco Butcher Pork Sausages - 6 syns per sausage.
• Live Lean Turkey Sausage - 2 syns per sausage.

Our SW Recipe For Making Hot Dogs

If you find normal hot dogs to be too high in syns, we've got a great SW hot dog recipe for you to try out below which is SYN FREE!

Ingredients

• Two onions.
• 100ml of veggie stock.
• Four pork slimming world sausages.
• Lettuce.
• Four wholemeal rolls.

Method

1. To begin, start by frying off your onions in a pan then add in the veggie stock half way through.
2. Cook the sausages on the grill turning half way through, in each whole meal roll out your sausage, lettuce leaves, onions and any sauces then enjoy (make sure to syn your sauces).

Last Words

Overall, hot dogs alone are quite low in syns, having just 3 syns each, meaning you could have up to 5 hot dogs before using up all your daily syn allowance. You should consider additional syns in a hot dog once paired with bread and sauces since this can take it to above 15 syns.

In order to save syns with a hot dog, we suggest using a wholemeal roll as your healthy extra B and going easy on the sauces which can add a lot of additional syns if you are not careful.

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.