Grilling outside in the summer can be dangerous if you’re trying to lose weight or stay healthy.
With all the calorie-dense meat treats and fat-filled sides, one paper plate of food is all it takes to break your healthy eating streak.
Of course, one day of eating delicious flame-grilled food outside won’t hurt your diet too much, but if your calendar is full of BBQ dates, it can be hard to stay on track.
But there is some good news. The UK’s least fatty burger has been revealed and it’s available at Marks and Spencer.
Skinny Beef Burgers are lean, meaty, and great for people on Slimming World because they don’t have any “syn” in them.
Made from 100 per cent lean steak, the M&S burgers contain 2. It has only 4g of fat per 100g, which is less than any other burger in any UK supermarket.
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Even Iceland’s “syn” free beef quarter pounders, which have 5 grams of fat, have less fat in this one. 2g of fat per 100g.
Meanwhile, Tesco’s Finest steak burgers have 11. 7g of fat per 100g and Asda’s beef burgers contain 13g of fat per 100g.
Higher end shopping option Waitrose’s also has the highest fat content on the burger market, with 20. 90g per 100g.
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Luckily, they’re not too pricey either. They cost just £4 for a pack of four, and as part of Marks’ newest BBQ food deal, you can get three packs for just £10.
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Beef burgers are a tasty and convenient meal, but can be high in syns on the Slimming World plan. As a Slimming World member myself I know it can be tricky figuring out the best low syn beef burger options. That’s why I’ve put together this complete guide on how many syns are in different beef burgers and some tips for enjoying them as part of your food optimising plan.
Understanding Syns in Beef Burgers
The number of syns in a beef burger can vary greatly depending on the specific product, ingredients, and fat content. On Slimming World, syns are based on a food’s calorie density. Foods high in fat and sugar tend to be higher in syns.
In beef burgers, the main contributors to syns are:
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Fat content – Higher fat burgers contain more syns. Leaner burgers with 5% fat or less tend to be lower.
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Portion size – Larger burgers over 100g will have more syns than a smaller skinny burger.
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Ingredients – Added oils, cheese, sauces and seasonings can increase syns. Simple beef burgers tend to be lower.
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Premium vs value – Premium burgers made with fancy ingredients and blends are usually higher in syns than basic cheaper burgers
So when assessing a beef burger’s syns, be sure to check the fat content, weight, and ingredients list Comparing a few different products can help find lower syn options
How Many Syns in Popular Beef Burgers
To give you an idea, here’s the syn counts for some popular beef burger products (per burger):
- Iceland Lean Beef Burgers (100g) – 1 syn
- Sainsbury’s Beef Burgers with Onion (57g) – 1.5 syns
- Asda Smart Price Beef Burgers (50g) – 3 syns
- Birds Eye Original Beef Burgers (57g) – 8.5 syns
- Iceland Luxury Steak Burgers (142g) – 6 syns
- Waitrose Aberdeen Angus Burgers (135g) – 7 syns
- Muscle Foods Lean Steak Burgers (114g) – 6 syns
- Aldi Specially Selected Burgers with Vintage Cheddar (170g) – 3.5 syns
- Marks & Spencer Smoked Beef & Cheddar Burgers (114g) – 8 syns
As you can see, syns can range dramatically from 0-8+ syns depending on the specific burger. Iceland and Sainsbury’s offer great low syn options under 2 syns. But some premium burgers like Muscle Foods and M&S are higher at 6-8 syns.
Checking the Slimming World app is the best way to get accurate, up-to-date syn counts. But this gives a general overview of how much syns can vary between products.
Tips for Enjoying Low Syn Beef Burgers
Here are my top tips for enjoying delicious beef burgers as part of your Slimming World food plan:
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Compare different products – Don’t settle for the first beef burger you see. Take time to compare syn counts and ingredients to find lower syn options.
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Check for offers – Beef burgers often go on offer. Bulk packs of cheaper burgers like Iceland and Asda Smart Price can be great value low syn options.
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Go for leaner burgers – Choose burgers with 5% fat or less for lower syns. Some skinny burgers are less than 3% fat.
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Look for plain burgers – Beef burgers flavoured with onions, cheese or sauces will have extra syns. Plain beef burgers tend to be lower.
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Make DIY burgers – Making your own burger patties from extra lean beef mince is an easy way to control syns. Add speedy burger toppings like salad, salsa and pineapple.
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Watch your portions – Stick to 100-150g burgers instead of 1/4 pounders over 150g to save on syns.
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Team up with speed foods – Serve with plenty of salad, speedy chips and fruits like pineapple to fill up on Free Foods.
With the right choices and preparation methods, beef burgers can definitely still be enjoyed as part of a successful Slimming World journey. A little syn tweaking goes a long way!
Frequently Asked Questions
How many syns in a cheeseburger?
Cheeseburgers tend to be higher in syns, around 5-15 syns depending on the portion size and amount of cheese. A McDonald’s cheeseburger is around 11 syns. Adding an extra Healthy Extra A choice can help offset the syns from cheese.
How many syns in a beef burger with no bun?
Plain beef burgers without a bun are typically 0.5-5 syns depending on fat content and size. Skipping the bun saves on syns, but you still need to account for the meat.
How many syns in a homemade burger?
Homemade burgers can be less than 1 syn with extra lean 5% beef mince and no added oils or cheese. Adding speedy salad and toppings keeps it Free. But flavoured mince, oils and cheese can increase syns.
Can you have burgers on Slimming World?
Yes, beef burgers can absolutely be enjoyed on Slimming World by picking lower syn options, controlling portions, and filling up on Free Foods. Homemade burgers from lean mince are a great option.
How do you make a Slimming World burger?
To make a low syn Slimming World burger: use 5% fat minced beef, season with herbs/spices, shape into patties, grill without oil, and serve in a wholemeal bun with salad, salsa, pineapple, mushrooms etc. Delicious and less than 5 syns!
The Bottom Line
Beef burgers can contain anywhere from 0 to 15+ syns depending on the product. Choosing lower fat burgers, watching portions, and making simple swaps makes enjoying burgers possible within your daily syns allowance. With so many great options to choose from, a satisfying burger is still on the menu when you are following Slimming World.
