Is Youngs Gastro Fish Lemon & Herb Syn Friendly?

If you're looking for a quick and easy meal, you might be wondering how many syns Youngs gastro lemon and herb fish has in? Is it high in syns?

Well, the Youngs gastro lemon-herb range has both tempura basa fillets, scampi and cod loins, for their tempura, your looking at using 14 syns per baked fillet, for the scampi 11 syns for half a pack and for the cod loin this moves to 6.5 syns.

In our guide below we will discuss why Youngs gastro lemon and herb fish is so high in syns, syn values of their range as well as some low syn alternatives from other brands for when your craving lemon and herb fish.

Why Are Youngs Gastro Lemon & Herb Fish High In Syns?

Youngs gastro lemon and herb fish range between 6.5-14 syns, making it quite a high syn range, this is because most of the fish is covered in tempura breadcrumbs which adds fat and calories to the fish, therefore, increasing the syns.

For example, Youngs gastro basa fillets have nearly 10g of fat per baked fillet due to the breadcrumbing of the fish.

Syn Values Of Youngs Gastro Lemon & Herb Fish

Youngs have a wide range of easy fish meals on offer from their gastro range, we've listed their syn values below to help you out.

• Youngs Gastro 2 Crispy Lemon Basa Fillets 310G - 10 syns.
• Youngs Gastro 2 Sea Salt & Pepper Basa Fillets 310G - 13 syns.
• Youngs Gastro Signature Breaded Lemon & Pepper 2 Fish Fillets 270G - 14 syns.
• Youngs Gastro 2 Smoked Haddock Chunky Fish Cakes 270G - 12.5 syns.
• Youngs Gastro 2 Lemon & Parsley Cod Fillets 270G - 12 syns.
• Youngs Gastro Jumbo Wholetail Scampi 230G - 11 syns for half.
• Youngs Gastro Cheese & Leek Fish Bakes 2 Pack 340G - 10 syns.
• Youngs Gastro Cod & Spinach Gratin 360G - 21 syns.

Low Syn Alternatives To Youngs Gastro Lemon & Herb Fish

If you find Youngs gastro lemon and herb fish to be too high in syns, we've got you sorted with some low syn alternatives below.

• M&S 2 Aromatic Thai Style Prawn Fishcakes Coated in Golden Breadcrumbs 290g - 12 syns.
• James Cook Scampi with Minced White Fish Shaped and Rolled in Crispy Breadcrumbs 450g - 6 syns for 100g.
• Whitby Seafoods Smoked Haddock & Spring Onion Fish Cakes in Crispy Breadcrumbs 800g - 6.5 syns for one.
• M&S 2 Cod Fillet Fishcakes - 11 syns per fishcake.
• Tesco Finest 2 Cod & Chorizo Fishcakes 290G - 13 syns per fish cake.
• Tesco Finest 2 Smoked Haddock Fishcakes 290G - 13 syns per fish cake.
• Tesco 4 Breaded Cod Fillets 500G - 13 syns.
• Tesco 2 Breaded Chunky Cod Fillets 350G - 18.5 syns.
• Birds Eye 4 Large Breaded Haddock 440G - 12 syns.
• Birds Eye Gluten Free Breaded Fish Fillets 250G - 15 syns.
• Birds Eye Seeded Crust 2 Fish Fillets With Pumpkin Seeds 220G - 11 syns.
• Donegal Catch Limited Edition 4 Fish Fillets in a Golden Breadcrumb 400g - 8 syns.
• Sainsbury's Taste the Difference 8 Chunky Haddock Fillet Fish Fingers - 11 syns per fish fingers.
• Sainsbury's Deliciously Free From Cod Fish Fingers - 9 syns per three fish fingers.
• M&S Made Without 9 Cod Fish Fingers Frozen - 8 syns per two fish fingers.

Final Words

Overall, Youngs gastro lemon and herb fish range is high in syns, no matter the type of fish you choose, coming in between 6-12 syns due to their tempura coatings. To reduce syns we recommend choosing non-breaded fish or picking from our low syn alternatives above which start at as little as 6 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.