If your morning routine involves a quick takeaway Mocha on the way to work, you might be wondering how many syns the average mocha has on the slimming world plan.
Mochas from the cafe have on average 6 syns for a small-sized coffee made with semi-skimmed milk without cream, this syn value varies however according to the milk used, the size of the coffee, and whether it has cream or if you use sachet mochas.
Down below we've discussed what makes Mochas high in syns, syn values of different kinds of Mochas, low syn alternatives to Mochas and a recipe for making your own SW iced mocha at home!
At 6 syns for a small mocha with semi-skimmed milk, you might be shocked that this small coffee can take up half of your daily syn allowance. Mochas are high in syns due to the chocolate in them, unlike regular coffee, which makes them higher in calories.
You'll often find mochas have more sugar because of this, with the average small mocha having up to 5-10g, they can also come with whipped cream sometimes which makes the syns worse.
Since mochas come with a huge variety of different syn values, we've listed them down below according to the types to help you stay on track.
If you're a lover of mochas, you might be wondering if there is a huge syn value difference between the white and regular versions.
White mochas do tend to be slightly higher in syns than regular chocolate mochas since the white chocolate syrup can be a little higher in sugar, however, the syn difference is minor, to keep syns low we suggest choosing low-fat milk and avoiding extras like cream.
If you find your usual Mocha to be too high in syns or you are curious to see how the syn values of other mocha types differ, we've listed some low syn alternatives for you to check out below.
Iced mochas can be very high in syns due to the syrups, chocolate, sauces and added cream, so to help you with your coffee cravings, we've listed a short recipe for making your own syn friendly ice mocha at home which has only 4 syns!
Overall, Mocha can be quite a high syn coffee when extras such as cream and syrups are added, but for a regular mocha with just semi-skimmed milk, you should expect to use around 6 syns for a small cup.
To reduce syns in your mocha we recommend avoiding mochas with cream and choosing low fat milk, or, switching to the sachets at home/making your own which is typically much lower in syns than a takeaway coffee.
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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