Potato Wedges: Syns, Serving Size, and How to Make Them Slimming World-Friendly

Potato wedges make a great side for a quick and easy dinner or paired with a dip for a snack, but since wedges often are cooked in oil, this means that they have syns on the SW plan.

Potato wedges have on average 6.5-8.5 syns a serving making them very high in syns on the slimming world plan, you could have up to around 200g on average of these wedges before using all of your daily syns.

In our syn guide below, we will take you through why potato wedges are high in syns, some syn values them, low syn alternative sides and how to make your own SW potato wedges at home!

Why Are Potato Wedges High In Syns?

At 6.5-8.5 syns for 100g of potato wedges, these potatoes are very high in syns because they contain oil using over half of your daily syn allowance.

Potato wedges without oil would be syn free on the slimming world plan, the oil in wedges is what makes them higher in fat. For example, 1/5 of a portion of Tesco potato wedges has up to 3.6g of fat and 7.5 syns a serving.

Syn Values Of Potato Wedges

Potato wedges have varying syns according to their ingredients and size, so as you can compare syns, we've listed some various options down below along with their values to help you out.

• McCain Lightly Spiced Wedges 750g - 9 syns for 100g.
• Asda Seasoned Potato Wedges 750g - 7 syns a serving.
• Aldi Four Seasons Lightly Spiced Potato Wedges 750g - 10 syns a serving.
• Domino's Potato Wedges (No Dip) - 3 syns.
• Tesco Spicy Potato Wedges 750g - 7.5 syns.
• Morrisons The Greengrocer's on Market Street Potato Wedges 600g - 3 syns.
• Morrisons Garlic & Herb Potato Wedges 750g - 6.5 syns.
• Lidl Harvest Basket Potato Wedges 1kg - 8 syns.
• Nando's Sweet Potato Wedges with Garlic Perinaise - 22 syns.
• Morrisons Seasoned Potato Wedges 750g - 7.5 syns.
• Tesco Sweet Potato Wedges in Parsley & Thyme Oil 500g - 6.5 syns.
• Pizza Hut Delivery Potato Wedges - 9.5 syns.

Low Syn Alternatives To Potato Wedges

If you find potato wedges to be too high in syns due to the oil content, there are plenty of other low-syn potato-based sides to check for an easy side.

• M&S Carrot & Swede Potato Mash 450g - 5 syns.
• Aunt Bessie's Rich & Creamy Mash 700g - 5 syns.
• Jack's Frozen Mashed Potato 900g - 8.5 syns.
• Fullers Frozen Mashed Potato 2kg - 5 syns.
• Tesco steak oven chips – 9.5 syns per 100g.
• Bannisters Yorkshire Family Farm 4 Cheese & Bacon Potato Skins 260g - 5 syns.
• McCain 4 Ready Baked Jackets Frozen 800g - 1 syns.
• Tesco 2 Baked Potatoes With Cheese & Bacon 450G - 11.5 syns.
• Mash Direct Potato, Cheese and Onion Croquettes 300g - 10.5 syns.
• Morrisons The Greengrocer's On Market Street 6 Potato Croquettes 250g - 3.5 syns.
• Calories in Lidl Chef Select 6 Potato Croquettes 270g
• M&S 2 Baked Potatoes with Mature Cheddar Cheese 2 per pack - 5 syns for 100g.
• Aunt Bessie's Fluffy & Buttery Mashed Potato 650g - 6 syns.
• Iceland Breaded Potato Croquettes 908g - 9 syns for 100g.
• Co-operative crinkle cut chips – 2 syns per 100g.
• Tesco crinkle-cut oven chips – 9 syns per 100g.

Our SW Potato Wedges Recipe

If you want to save syns, you can always make your own slimming world potato wedges at home which have less oil, our SW potato wedges recipe below is syn-free and super easy to make!

Ingredients

• Low cal cooking spray.
• 800g of potatoes.
• Half a spoon of paprika.
• Pinch of cumin, onion powder and garlic powder.
• Half a teaspoon of chilli powder.
• Seasoning.

Method

1. Start by putting your potatoes in cold water then drain and dry while heating your oven to 200 degrees.
2. Put your potatoes in a bowl, spray with oil and toss with your spices, line a baking tray then put the wedges evenly on a tray and bake for 20 minutes, turn halfway, spray and cook again for another 20 minutes.
3. Season and enjoy.

Final Words

To conclude, potato wedges are high in syns due to their oil content which makes them high in fat, to save syns we recommend only having a small portion of wedges or making your own at home with low cal cooking spray to keep them syn-free.

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.