Is Tinned Sweetcorn Syn Free On Slimming World?

Stocking up on tinned veggies like tinned sweetcorn makes salads easy or a tuna mayo filling, but do they have syns on slimming world?

Both fresh on the cob and tinned sweet corns are syn free on slimming world allowing you to have as much of them as you want. 

We've composed a short guide below which will discuss whether or not tinned sweetcorn is good for slimming if all tinned veg is syn free and some slimming world friendly ways to use tinned sweetcorn in some recipes!

Is Tinned Sweetcorn Good For Weight Loss On Slimming World?

Sweetcorn is favourite veg for many of us but is it good for weight loss in comparison to other veggies, well, sweetcorn does have many nutritional benefits such as being high in fibre.

It should however be noted that tinned sweetcorn is very high in carbohydrates which can spike your blood sugar and even lead to weight gain in some people, so we would avoid eating it excessively. Some tinned sweetcorns also contain extra sodium, so we would always recommend choosing the unsalted natural tins.

We've listed out some different tinned sweetcorns which are syn free below.

• Green Giant Original Sweetcorn 198g.
• Green Giant Salt-Free Sweetcorn 198g.
• Sainsbury's Naturally Sweet Sweetcorn in Water 198g.
• Tesco The Growers Harvest Canned Sweetcorn in Water with Sugar & Salt 325g.

Is All Tinned Veg Syn Free On Slimming World?

Most tinned veg is syn free on slimming world as long as it's not stored in any oil or flavourings, you can check this within the tins ingredients. Any veggie which is syn free, the tinned version likely is too.

Some people assume that tinned veggies are less nutritious than fresh veg but this is not true, tinned veg does retain most of its nutrients, only some specific veg start to degrade after being tinned.

Is Tinned Sweetcorn A Speed Veg?

Many people get confused between syn free veggies and speed veggies in a slimming world which can lead to weight gain on the diet. Speed veggies are vegetables that are said to have a better nutritional value on the slimming world plan so should make 1/3 of your plate.

Slimming World Friendly Ways To Use Sweetcorn

If you have tinned sweetcorn lying around in your cupboards then there are plenty of slimming world recipes to use them in.

We've listed two down below which are both syn free!

Sweetcorn Chowder

Ingredients

• One onion, leek and potato chopped up.
• Two tins of sweetcorn drained.
• Three garlic cloves.
• Litre of stock.
• Three spoons of Greek fat-free yoghurt.
• Chopped chives.
• Small chilli chopped.

Method

1. Place your veggies, stock and one and a half tins of sweetcorn into a pan, bring to a boil and simmer for around 20 minutes.
2. Allow the soup to cool down the blend until smooth.
3. Add your sweetcorn back in as well as the yoghurt, chilli and chives. Serve hot!

Sweetcorn Fritters

Ingredients

• Two spring onions.
• Two eggs.
• Half a red chilli.
• One can of sweetcorn.
• Chopped chives.

Method

1. To begin, blend up your onions, chives, 3/4 of the sweetcorn, chilli and eggs up, then add your sweetcorn and mash together with your hands.
2. Spray a pan with low cal cooking spray then cook the fritters for around 3 minutes on each side.

Last Words

To conclude, tinned sweetcorn is a syn free food on slimming world, but we would not suggest eating the veggie excessively due to its high starch content which can spark blood sugar in some people, we also suggest avoiding sweet corns with added salt.

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.