How Many Syns In M&Ms Chocolate? Is It High In Syns?

If you're a lover of M&M's, good news, you can happily enjoy this chocolate on the slimming world plan as long as you're tracking the syns in it, but is this chocolate high in syns?

M&M's chocolate has 5 syns on average for an 18g serving, making it high syn chocolate, we, therefore, suggest having this sweet treat in moderation.

We've discussed in more detail below why M&M's chocolate is so high in syns, syn values of M&M's and some low syn chocolate alternatives.

Why Is M&M's Chocolate So High In Syns?

At 5 syns for 18g, M&M's chocolate is high in syns, taking up a quarter of your 15 syn daily allowance. This chocolate gets its high syn value from the sugar and fat, four squares have up to 10g of sugar and 6g of fat.

How Many Syns Do Peanut M&M's Have?

As well as M&M chocolate bars, you also need to consider the syns in M&M shells, the M&M peanut chocolates in particular have 11.5 syns for 45g, making them high in syns. To avoid going over your syn allowance we suggest weighing out these chocolate sweets.

M&M's Chocolate Syn Values

M&M's have a large range of chocolates on offer with varying syns, so as you can compare syns, we've listed a few of their options down below.

• M&M's Peanut Chocolate Bar 165g - 5.5 syns.
• M&M's Crispy Chocolate Bar 150g - 5 syns.
• M&Ms Crispy Hi-Protein Bar 52g - 10 syns.
• M&M's Crispy Chocolate Bar 31g - 8.5 syns.
• M&M's Crunchy Peanut & Milk Chocolate Bar 34g - 9.5 syns.
• M&M's Cookie Chocolate Bar 165g - 5.5 syns.
• M&M's Chocolate Bar 165g - 5.5 syns.
• M&M's Hazelnut Chocolate Bar 165g - 5.5 syns.
• M&M's Crunchy Caramel Chocolate Bar 165g - 5.5 syns.
• M&M's Peanut Chocolate Bag 45g - 11.5 syns.
• M&M's Crispy Chocolate Pouch Bag 107g - 8.5 syns.
• M&M's Milk Chocolate Bites Bag 45g - 11 syns.
• M&M's Brownie Chocolate Pouch Bag 102g - 8 syns.
• M&M's Chocolate Pouch Bag 125g - 10 syns.
• M&M's Chocolate Biscuit Bars Multipack 10x19.8g - 5 syns.

Low Syn Alternatives To M&M's Chocolate

If you find M&M chocolate to be too high in syns, there are plenty of other low syn alternatives to satisfy your sweet tooth, we've got a few different options for you to check out below.

• Fry’s Turkish Delight Bar (51g bar) – 9 1/2 syns.
• Galaxy Darker Milk Chocolate 110g bar (25g) – 7 syns. 
• Galaxy Ripple (33g bar) – 8 1/2 syns. 
• Galaxy Salted Caramel (48g bar) – 11 1/2 syns.
• Fry’s Turkish Delight, Lemon (51g bar) – 9 1/2 syns. 
• Green & Black’s Dark Chocolate Bar with Ginger (15g bar) – 3 1/2 syns.
• Green & Black’s Dark Chocolate Bar with Hazelnuts & Currants (15g bar) – 4 syns.
• Toblerone Milk (12.5g mini bar) – 3 1/2 syns.
• Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate, Roasted Hazelnut 100g bar (per square) – 2 1/2 syns.
• Mars Bar (21g bar) – 4 1/2 syns. 
• Milky Way Bar (21.5g bar) – 5 syns. 
• Twix Fingers (23g bar) – 5 1/2 syns. 
• Lindt Excellence Dark Chocolate, Touch of Sea Salt 100g bar (per square) – 2 1/2 syns.
• Toblerone Dark 100g bar (25g) – 6 1/2 syns.

Last Words

To conclude, M&M's chocolate is fairly high in syns, having 5 syns a serving, allowing you to have up to three servings before using all your 15 syn allowance.

This chocolate is high in syns due to the high sugar content, we suggest measuring out your portion to stay on track with syns.

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.