Are Wheat Crunchies High In Syns On Slimming World? - Our Unofficial SW Syn Guide

Struggling to find slimming world-friendly snacks on the go? You might be wondering how many syns your favourite wheat crunchies have or if these crisps are too high in syns to have as your afternoon snack on the plan.

Wheat crunchies typically have 7.5 syns for a 30g serving, making them high in syns and consuming half of your 15 syn daily allowance.

We've put together a syn guide below, taking you through why Wheat Crunchies are so high in syns, some syn values of them and low syn alternative crisps for syn friendly snacking.

Why Are Wheat Crunchies So High In Syns?

At 7.5 syns for a 30g serving, Wheat Crunchies are quite high syn crisps, taking up half of your daily syn allowance for a small portion.

These crisps get their high syn values from the fat content due to the fact they are fried in oil, for example, the crispy bacon flavour has around 5g of fat in a small 20g portion.

To save syns we suggest opting for a smaller sized pack, their 20g packs only have 5 syns in, allowing you to have up to three packs in one day.

Syn Values Of Wheat Crunchies

Wheat Crunchies come in a few different flavours but most have a similar syn value, so as you can compare syns, we've listed some syn values of these crisps below.

• Wheat Crunchies Crispy Bacon Crisps 20g - 5 syns.
•  Wheat Crunchies Variety Multipack Crisps 14 Pack Cheddar & Onion Flavour - 5 syns.
•  Wheat Crunchies Crispy Bacon Flavour Wheaty Tubes with a Serious Crunch 45g - 11 syns.
•  Wheat Crunchies Spicy Tomato Crisps 20g - 5 syns.
•  Wheat Crunchies Cheddar & Onion Crisps 20g - 5 syns.
•  Wheat Crunchies 15 Assorted 15 x 25g Cheddar & Onion Flavour - 6 syns.

Low Syn Alternatives To Wheat Crunchies

If you find Wheat Crunchies to be too high in syns for a small portion, we recommend checking out these low syn alternatives crisps.

• Seabrook Crinkle Crisps Cheese & Onion Flavour Cut 18g Gluten Free - 4 syns.
•  Jacob's Mini Cheddars Original Baked Snacks Grab Bag 50g - 6.5 syns.
•  Jacob's Mini Cheddars Smoky BBQ Flavour Multipack Snacks 6x25g - 6.5 syns.
•  Hula Hoops, Cheese & Onion, 25g bag – 6 1/2 syns. 
•  Hula Hoops, Original, 25g bag – 6 syns.
•  Golden Wonder Ringos Cheese & Onion 18g - 5 syns.
•  Golden Wonder Ringos Salt & Vinegar 18g - 5 syns.
•  Seabrook Crinkle Crisps Cream Cheese and Chives Flavour 6 x 25g Gluten Free - 6.5 syns.
•  Seabrook Crinkle Crisps Canadian Ham Flavour 6 x 25g Gluten Free - 6.5 syns.
•  O'Donnells Sweet Chilli Flavour Crisps 50g - 12.5 syns.
•  Pipers Atlas Mountains Wild Thyme & Rosemary Crisps 40g - 10 syns.
•  Pipers Anglesey Sea Salt Crisps 20g - 5 syns.
•  Pipers Atlas Mountains Wild Thyme & Rosemary Sharing Crisps 150g - 7.5 syns.
•  Pringles Sizzl'n Spicy BBQ Flavour Sharing Crisps 180g - 8 syns.
•  Pringles Tortilla Nacho Cheese Chips, 160g - 8 syns.

Last Words

Overall, Wheat Crunchies are high in syns, having 7.5 syns in their 30g packet, this is because of the fat content in the crisps since they are fried, we suggest switching to their small 5 syn packets to cut back on syns.

As a syn friendly alternative, we recommend opting for veggie or baked crisps, we have syn guide here.

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.