Tinned mackerel is an excellent source of protein for a quick snack or addition to a meal like a salad, but what about Princes tinned mackerel in spicy tomato sauce? Does it have syns?
Princes mackerel in spicy tomato sauce is syn free, making it an excellent high-protein snack to have on the slimming world plan.
Down below, we have discussed in further detail which tinned mackerel is not syn-free on the SW plan as well as some syn values of princes mackerel and low syn alternatives in tomato sauce.
Since Princes tinned mackerel in tomato sauce is syn-free on the SW plan, you might be wondering if that's the case for all tinned mackerel? Well, only mackerel stored in tomato sauce is syn-free on the SW plan, when stored in oil this adds syns to the fish.
For example, mackerel stored in olive oil has 6.5 syns, this is due to the fat in the oil which makes it high in calories. To be on the safe side, always double-check the ingredients on the tin to ensure it contains no extra oil.
Princes have lots of different tinned mackerel options, we've listed them below to help keep you on track.
If you are getting bored of Princes mackerel in spicy tomato sauce or maybe you are looking for a similar alternative, we've got some low syn options/syn-free choices for you to check out below.
Overall, Princes mackerel in spicy tomato sauce is syn-free since it is stored without oil, mackerel stored in oil is not syn free, with most options having around 6.5 syns for 100g. Always double-check the ingredients for added oil to keep your mackerel syn free.
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