How Many Syns In Stand & Stuff Tacos? Are They High In Syns? - Our Slimming World Guide

If you're craving Mexican for dinner, you might be tempted to buy some stand-and-stuff tacos, but how many syns do these tortillas have on the SW plan, are they syn-friendly?

Stand & stuff tacos have on average 3 syns per shell, making them average in syns, two would cost you half of your daily syn allowance on the plan.

In our syn guide below, we will take you through why stand & stuff tacos are high in syns, some syn values of other El Paso taco shells and a low syn recipe for making SW pizza boats out of them!

Why Are Stand & Stuff Tacos High In Syns?

At 3 syns per taco shell, you can have up to five taco shells on the slimming world plan before using all your 15 syn daily allowance, you do however need to consider the fillings.

Tortilla wraps and shells get most of their syn value from the oil which increases their fat content.

Syn Values Of Taco Shells

El Paso and other brands have a huge range of taco shells for a Mexican meal night, we've listed them below so that you can compare syns.

• Old El Paso 12 Crunchy Taco Shells 156g - 3.5 syns.
• Tesco 12 Crunchy Taco Shells 150g - 3 syns.
• Sainsbury's 12 Crunchy Taco Shells 150g - 3 syns.
• Asda 12 Taco Shells Crunchy 158g - 9.5 syns.
• Santa Maria 12 Flame Baked Crispy Corn Taco Shells 135g - 2.5 syns.
• Asda Taco Shells 135g - 2.5 syns.
• Discovery Mexican 12 Taco Shells 135g - 2.5 syns.
• Tesco 8 White Tortilla Wraps - 8.5 syns.
• Tesco 8 Wholemeal Tortilla Wraps - 8.5 syns.
• Tesco 8 Mini White Tortilla Wraps - 4.5 syns.
• Morrisons 8 Tortilla Wraps White - 2.5 syns.
• Old El Paso 8 Tortilla Pockets 223g - 4 syns.
• Sainsbury's 8 Mini Plain Tortilla Wraps 248g - 4.5 syns.

Our SW Pizza Boat Recipe

If you're looking for a way to use your stand and stuff tacos at home why not make pizza boats for an easy low syn dinner, this recipe only has 4 syns too!

Ingredients

• Two stand and stuff taco shells.
• One onion.
• Low cal cooking spray.
• One gammon steak.
• 250g of lean mince.
• Pinch of salt.
• 250ml of passata. lean gammon steak, cut into pieces
• 300g lean mince
• 100g of cheddar.
• Seasoning.

Method

1. Fry off your onion, gammon steak and mince then add in the tomato and seasoning cooking for about 20 minutes.
2. Fill the tacos then bake in the oven at 200 degrees for ten minutes.

Final Words

Overall, stand & stuff tacos have 3 syns per shell, making them average in syns, a two shell serving would cost you half your daily syn allowance. To keep syns low we suggest using syn free ingredients inside your shell or mini taco shells which tend to be very low in 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.