If you are the kind of person who loves a Mcflurry with their McDonald's, you might be craving this sweet treat on the weekend, but in order to stay on track with your weight loss, you need to ensure your tracking the syns in this dessert on the slimming world.
Mcflurry's have on average 15-17.5 syns for their full-size version and between 6-7.5 syns for their mini-size versions, making them a very high syn dessert choice, we would only suggest having a McFlurry as the occasional sweet treat on the plan.
Down below in our syn guide, we will discuss why McFlurry's are so high in syns, some varying syn values and low syn alternative desserts from other fast food chains.
At 15-18 syns for a full-size version, McFlurry's are very high in syns, even their mini version takes up half of your daily syn allowance. These desserts get their high syn value from the ice cream which is high in fat and sugar, the additional add-ins like chocolate then also add extra syns.
For example, the Galaxy cookie crumbles full-sized McFlurry has up to 46g of sugar and 14g, 9g of which is saturated making it very unhealthy. To save syns, we would suggest choosing mini McFlurrys when possible.
All of McDonald's McFlurry's have a similar syn value no matter the flavour you choose, they can vary slightly, however.
To help you stay on track with your syns, we've listed their values down below.
If you find McDonald's McFlurry's to be too high in syns, there are plenty of other fast food desserts as low-syn alternatives.
We've listed a few for you to try out down below for when you are craving something sweet.
Overall, McFlurrys from McDonald's are very high in syns, having anything between 17.5-6 syns, depending on the flavour you choose and the size of the McFlurry. To save syns, we recommend ordering the mini version since these desserts are very high in sugar and fat, or check out our low syn alternatives above which start as low as one syn!
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.
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.
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.
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