How Many Syns In Agave Nectar? Is It Syn Friendly On Slimming World?

If your looking for some different sweeteners as an alternative to sugar on your weight loss journey, you might have come across agave nectar and wondered if it's slimming world friendly.

Agave nectar has 0.5 syns per teaspoon making it low in syns, you can have up to 30 teaspoons of this syrup before using up all your daily syn allowance. 

In our syn guide below, we will take you through if agave nectar is good for weight loss, some syn values and some low syn alternatives to sweeten your drinks with.

Is Agave Nectar Good For Weight Loss?

At 0.5 syns for a teaspoon, Agave nectar is very low in syns making it a great low-syn sweetener choice compared to honey or sugar.

Agave nectar however is not that much lower in syns than sugar and is very high in fructose which is a type of sugar that is very bad for your health.

Syn Values Of Agave Nectar

There is a huge range of brands which produce agave nectar, to help you compare syns, we've listed them down below.

• The Groovy Food Company Agave Nectar Light Amber & Mild 250ml - 0.5 syns.
• The Groovy Food Company Agave Nectar 250ml - 0.5 syns.
• The Groovy Food Company Organic Agave Nectar Honey Flavour 250ml - 0.5 syns.
• The Groovy Food Company Organic Agave Nectar Maple Flavour 250ml - 0.5 syns.
• The Groovy Food Company Organic Agave Nectar Caramel Flavour 250ml - 0.5 syns.
• Funkin Syrup Agave Nectar 36cl - 2 syns.

Low Syn Alternatives To Agave Nectar

If you find agave nectar to be too high in syns, there are plenty of other low-syn sweeteners to try out if you are trying to avoid sugar.

• Pure Via Baker's Secret Soft Brown Sugar Alternative 300G - 1 syns for 100g.
• Pure Via Baker's Secret Icing Sugar Alternative 220G - 1 syns per 100g.
• Purevia Caster Sugar Alternative 370G - Syn free.
• Silverspoon Tablet Sweetener 400Pk - Syn free.
• Canderel 300Pk - Syn free.
• Canderel Stevia Blend Granules 200G - Syn free.
• Canderel Bake Caster Sugar Alternative 370G - 1.5 syns for 100g.
• Tesco Low-Calorie Aspartame-Based Sweetener 75G - 0.5 syns per teaspoon.
• Stockwell & Co. Sweeteners 850S - 0.5 syns.
• Canderel Bake! Icing Sugar Alternative 220G - 1 syns for 100g.
• Truvia Sweetener From Stevia Leaf Extract 270G - Syn free.
• Silver Spoon Half Spoon Sugar 1Kg - 0.5 syns per half a teaspoon.
• Canderel Granular Sweetener 75G - 0.5 syns per teaspoon.

Last Words

To conclude, agave nectar is low in syns, having 0.5 syns for a teaspoon, we would however suggest using the syrup in moderation since it is high in fructose which is bad for your health. To save syns we recommend using a sweetener such as stevia which is healthier for the body and sometimes even syn free on the plan!

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.