How Many Syns In Marscapone? Is It High In Syns? - Our Slimming World Syn Guide

Marscapone is essential for making creamy cheese pasta or baking a cake with a whipped topping, but how many syns does this high-fat cream have on the slimming world plan?

Marscapone typically has on average 6.5 syns for a 30g serving making it fairly high in syns and consuming nearly half of your daily syn allowance. 

Down below, we've gone into further detail about why Marscapone is so high in syns, some syn values of this cream and some low syn alternatives.

Why Is Marscapone So High In Syns?

At 6.5 syns for 30g, Marscapone is very high in syns due to the fat content, taking half of your daily syn allowance, you can have up to 60g before using all of your syns on the plan.

Marscapone gets its high syn value since it is made from heavy cream, it has a 65-75% fat content which is what makes it high in calories.

• Tesco Mascarpone 250g - 6.5 syns.
•  Aldi Emporium Italian Mascarpone Cheese 250g - 6.5 syns.

Low Syn Alternatives To Marscapone

If you find Marscapone to be too high in syns, there are lots of other substitutes to use instead which might be lower in syns.

• Creme Fraiche, Half Fat - 2.5 syns.
•  Sainsbury's Fresh Lighter Creme Fraiche 300ml - 2.5 syns.
•  Sainsbury's Fresh Creme Fraiche 300ml - 4 syns for two tablespoons.
•  Lidl Dairy Manor Reduced Fat Creme Fraiche 300g - 2.5 syns.
•  Cream Cheese, Low Fat - 1.5 syns.
•  Tesco Creamfields Soft Cheese 200g - 6 syns.
•  Clotted Cream - 6 syns.
•  Aldi Specially Selected Traditional Cornish Clotted Cream 200g - 9 syns.
•  Greek Style Full Fat Yogurt - 2 syns per dessert spoon.
•  Asda Full Fat Greek Style Natural Yogurt 200g - 6 syns.
•  Brakes Full Fat Greek Yogurt 2kg - 6 syns for 100g.

Final Words

Overall, Marscapone is very high in syns because of its high-fat content, one 30g serving has up to 6.5 syns consuming nearly half of your daily syn allowance on the plan. To save syns we would suggest opting for lower fat alternatives such as reduced fat creme fraiche or low-fat cream cheese.

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.