Is Almond Butter Slimming World Friendly? - Our Guide!

Nut butter is typically advertised to us as being healthy and high in protein, but people fail to mention that nut butter such as almond butter is very calorie-dense too, but what about the syns? 

Well, almond butter in particular has around 4.5 syns for a tablespoon, making it very high in syns, we would recommend only having this butter in moderation. 

Down below we will discuss how much almond butter you can have in the slimming world, some syn values of almond butter and low syn alternative nut butter.

How Much Almond Butter Can I Eat On The Slimming World Plan?

For 4.5 syns a tablespoon, you could have up to 3 and a half tablespoons of almond butter before using your whole daily syn allowance. We would recommend measuring out how much you are using to stay on track with your syns. 

Almond butter is also quite high in fat compared to other nut butters like peanut butter although these are argued to be healthy fats, having up to 8g of fat a tablespoon. Saying this, almond butter has the advantage of peanut butter due to it being higher in calcium.

Almond Butter Syn Values 

Most almond butters have similar syn values, but they can differ slightly according to brand and any mixed in ingredients. 

We’ve listed some almond butter spread syn values down below to help you compare.

• Aldi The Foodie Market Smooth Almond Butter 170g - 4.5 syns. 
• Pip & Nut Smooth Almond Butter 225g - 4.5 syns. 
• Aldi The Foodie Market Crunchy Almond Butter 170g - 5 syns.
• Sainsbury's Smooth 100% Almond Butter 340g - 6.5 syns. 
• Pip & Nut Dark Chocolate Cornish Sea Salt Almond Butter 225g - 4.5 syns. 
• Yumello Smooth Salted Date Almond Butter 230g - 4 syns. 
• Pip & Nut Cherry Bakewell Almond Butter Limited Edition 170g - 4 syns. 
• Whole Earth Smooth Almond Butter 227g - 2.5 syns. 
• Calories in M&S Roasted Almond Butter 210g - 4.5 syns. 
• Calories in Biona Organic Almond Butter Smooth 170g - 2.5 syns. 
• Calories in Whole Earth Almond Butter Crunchy 227g - 2.5 syns.

Low Syn Alternatives To Almond Butter 

If you find almond butter too high in syns and you are looking for a low syn alternative, we’ve got some other nut butter syn values for you to check out below. 

• Sun-Pat Crunchy Peanut Butter 400g - 4.5 syns. 
• Aldi The Foodie Market Crunchy Peanut Butter 280g - 4.5 syns. 
• Tesco Crunchy Peanut Butter 340g - 4.5 syns. 
• Aldi Grandessa Smooth Peanut Butter 340g - 4.5 syns. 
• Asda Smooth Peanut Butter 340g - 4.5 syns. 
• Whole Earth Smooth Organic Peanut Butter 227g - 2.5 syns. 
• Whole Earth Crunchy Organic 100% Peanut Butter - 2.5 syns. 
• Whole Earth Hi-Oleic Crunchy Peanut Butter 340g - 2.5 syns. 
• Whole Earth Peanut Butter with Sunflower, Pumpkin & Flax Seeds 340g - 2.5 syns. 
• Marmite Crunchy Peanut Butter 225 G - 4.5 syns. 
• Aldi The Foodie Market Smooth Cashew Butter 170g - 4.5 syns. 
• Meridian Organic Smooth Cashew Butter 170g - 2.5 syns. 
• M&S 100% Smooth Cashew Nut Butter 227g - 4.5 syns. 
• Meridian Cocoa & Hazelnut Butter 170g - 2.5 syns. 
• Pip & Nut Smooth Peanut Butter 225g - 4.5 syns. 

Final Words

Overall, almond butter is pretty high in syns, coming in at 4.5 syns for a tablespoon, you could have up to three and a half tablespoons before using up your daily syn allowance. 

To keep on track with your syns we recommend measuring out your almond butter or choosing from our low syn alternative butters above which are lower in fat.

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.