Are Prunes In Juice Slimming World Friendly? - Our Guide

If you love tinned fruit as an easy snack or lunch accompaniment, you might be curious as to how many syns tinned prunes have in their juice and if they are weight loss friendly.

Prunes in juice have about 5-6 syns per serving of 100g, making them a low syn snack for the amount of fruit you get, this can save you time rather than cutting up fresh fruit or adding to a dessert for a quick sweet treat.

Down below in our guide we will discuss how many prunes you can have on the slimming world, some syn values of different tinned prunes in their juice, fruit juice tinned fruits vs syrup fruits and some low syn alternatives.

How Many Tinned Prunes In Juice Can I Eat On Slimming World?

At around 5-6 syns for 100g, you could have up to 300g of prunes in juice before using up all of your 15 syn daily allowance which is a lot of prunes, making them an excellent low syn snack choice when your lazy to cut up some fresh fruit.

We would recommend having prunes in juice in moderation, this is because they can be very high in sugar, having up to 18g of sugar for just 100g.

Prunes also have a huge amount of health benefits, since they are high in fibre and can help to aid weight loss by keeping you fuller for longer, do eat prunes in excess otherwise, they can do the reverse and cause constipation in some people.

Prunes In Juice Syn Values

Prunes in juice all have similar syns, but they can vary according to brands and the fruit juice, we've listed some syn values to help you compare below.

• Tesco Prunes in Juice 410g - 4.5 syns.
• Sainsbury's Pitted Prunes in Fruit Juice 290g - 6 syns.
• Nature's Finest Pitted Prunes in Juice 700g - 5.5 syns.
• Aldi Four Seasons Prunes In Juice 410g - 8 syns.
• Del Monte Prunes in Juice 410g - 5.5 syns.
• Tesco Pitted Prunes in Juice 290g - 6 syns.
• Sainsbury's Prunes in Fruit Juice 410g - 5 syns.
• Morrisons Pitted Prunes in Juice 300g - 5 syns.
• Morrisons Prunes in Juice 410g - 5.5 syns.
• Essential Waitrose & Partners Californian Prunes in Apple Juice 410g - 5 syns.
• Princes Pitted Prunes in Juice 290g - 5 syns.
• M&S Prunes in Apple Juice - 9 syns.
• Epicure Prunes in Fruit Juice 425g - 5 syns.
• Essential Waitrose Prunes in Apple Juice 215g - 5 syns.

Fruit Juice Vs Syrup Tinned Fruits

If you're looking at stocking up on some tinned fruits for a sweet treat, you might be wondering if syrup tinned fruits have a similar syn value to fruits in their juice.

Well, tinned prunes in syrup also have 5 syns in 100g, so the syn value doesn't vary too much since you drain the prune anyway, they are slightly higher in sugar, however.

Low Syn Alternatives To Prunes In Juice

If you find prunes in juice to be too high in syns or you are looking for some other fruits to stock up on for a quick dessert we've listed some low syn alternatives for you to check out below.

• Del Monte Fruit Cocktail in Juice 415g - 2.5 syns for 100g.
• Sainsbury's Peach Slices in Refined Fruit Juice 411g - 2.5 syns.
• Sainsbury's Grapefruit Segments in Fruit Juice 539g - 1.5 syns.
• Sainsbury's Apricot Halves in Fruit Juice 411g - 1.5 syns.
• Asda Pineapple Chunks in Fruit Juice 227g - 2 syns.
• Sunny South Whole Mandarin Orange Segments in Fruit Juice 312g - 2 syns.
• Asda Chosen by You Pear Halves in Fruit Juice 411g - 2 syns.
• Asda Chosen by You Blackcurrants in Fruit Juice 290g - 2 syns.
• Asda Chosen by You Raspberries in Fruit Juice 290g - 3 syns.
• Tesco Mandarin Segments In Juice 298G - 2.5 syns.
• Princes Apple Slices 385G - 4 syns.
• Princes Rhubarb In Light Syrup 540G - 2.5 syns for 1/4 of the can.
• Princes Strawberries In Light Syrup 410G - 6 syns.
• Tesco Chunky Fruit Medley In Juice 410G - 5 syns for half a can.
• Nature's Finest Pear In Juice 400G - 3 syns a serving.
• Del Monte Sliced Pineapple In Juice 435G - 3 syns a serving.

Last Words

To conclude, prunes in juice are low in syns and make a great healthy sweet snack at just 5-6 syns for 100g, we would eat them in moderation however since they are high in sugar. To keep syns low we recommend measuring out your tinned fruit and choosing fruit in juice rather than syrup to keep sugar low.

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.