Is The Chilli Con Carne Mix By Schwartz High In Syns? - Our SW Syn Guide

If you are lazy to spend time in the kitchen or struggle to think of meal ideas to cook throughout the week, you might be tempted to stock up on some Schwartz packets like their chilli con carne mix.

The chilli con carne mix from Schwartz has 12.5 syns when made up as a meal as directed on the packet making them high in syns, we would therefore only suggest using this mix as the occasional treat on the slimming world. 

Down below in our syn guide, we will take you through why the Schwartz chilli con carne mix is high in syns, syn values of some of their mixes, low syn alternatives and a recipe for making your own SW chilli con carne.

Why Is The Schwartz Chilli Con Carne Mix So High In Syns?

When made up as a recipe, the Schwartz chilli con carne mix has 12.5 syns a serving making it very high in syns and taking up most of your 15 syn daily allowance. Using the spice mix alone with your ingredients can help lower syns since the pack is made up mostly of ground spices with a few syns.

This recipe mix is high in syns due to the added ingredients like wheat starch, but when using ingredients such as lean beef mince you can keep the meal relatively low in syns.

Syn Values Of Schwartz Mixes

Schwartz has a huge range of spice mixes for easy recipes, to help you compare syns we've listed them down below.

• Schwartz Sausage Casserole Recipe Mix 35g - 16 syns.
• Schwartz Chicken Casserole Recipe Mix 36g - 16 syns.
• Schwartz Tuna Napolitana Recipe Mix 30g - 19 syns.
• Schwartz Beef & Ale Stew Slow Cookers Recipe Mix 43g - 15 syns.
• Schwartz Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe Mix 40g - 15.5 syns.
• Schwartz Chicken Chasseur Recipe Mix 40g - 17 syns.
• Schwartz Chicken & Leek Bake Recipe Mix 35g - 17 syns.
• Schwartz Shepherds Pie Recipe Mix 38g - 16 syns.
• Schwartz Garlic & Herb Wedges Recipe Mix 38g - 16 syns.
• Schwartz Hot Chilli Con Carne Recipe Mix 41g - 15.5 syns.
• Schwartz Slow Cook Chicken Curry Recipe Mix 33g - 5 syns for spices.
• Schwartz Somerset Pork Casserole Recipe Mix 36g - 17.5 syns.

Low Syn Alternatives To Schwartz Chilli Con Carne Mix

If you find Schwartz chilli con carne mixes to be too high in syns, we've got plenty of low syn alternatives recipe mixes for you to check out down below.

• Nando's Bag And Bake Medium 20G - 3 syns.
• Nando's Peri-Peri Bag & Bake Lemon & Herb 20G - 3 syns.
• Colman's Chicken Supreme Recipe Mix 38G - 7.5 syns for a meal.
• Colman's Chicken Supreme Recipe Mix 38G - 5 syns.
• Nandos Smokey Bbq Peri-Peri Bag & Bake 20G - 1 syns a pack.
• Old El Paso Chili Con Carne Seasoning Mix 39g - 1.5 syns.
• Aldi Bramwells Chilli Con Carne Seasoning Mix 50g - 2 syns.
• Sainsbury's Inspired to Cook Hot Chilli Con Carne Recipe Mix 41g - 1.5 syns.
• Sainsbury's Chilli Con Carne Recipe Mix 50g - 15 syns.
• Asda Chilli Con Carne Meal Mix 300g - 2.5 syns for 100g.
• Colman's Sweet & Sour Chicken Recipe Mix 58G - 8.5 syns as prepared.
• Colman's Lamb Hotpot Recipe Mix 41G - 4.5 syns.
• Colman's Fish Pie Recipe Mix 20G - 5 syns (Coleman's Cottage Pie Mix here!).
• Colman's Shepherd's Pie Recipe Mix 50G - 22.5 syns.
• Colman's Chilli Con Carne Recipe Mix 50G - 16.7 syns.

Our SW Chilli Con Carne Recipe

One way to save syns and enjoy your chilli con carne is by making your own at home with syn-free ingredients, we've listed a recipe for you to try at home below.

Ingredients

• Low cal cooking spray.
• One onion and two garlic cloves.
• Two chillies.
• Two pinches of cumin, coriander and a pinch of paprika.
• Two peppers.
• 500g of lean beef mince.
• Pinch of chilli powder.
• Four large tomatoes.
• 300ml of hot beef stock.
• One can of red kidney beans.
• Rice.
• Chopped cucumber for serving.

Method

1. First start by spraying a frying pan then fry off your garlic and onion, add in the beef and cook for a few minutes.
2. Now the beef is browned off you can add in the spices, peppers, tomatoes and stock, and simmer for around 20 minutes. Next, add in the kidney beans and serve.

Final Words

Overall, Schwartz chilli con carne mix is quite high in syns when made up as a recipe, this meal gets its high syns from the added ingredients in the spices, to keep syns low we suggest using the spice mix itself which only has 1-2 syns and choose low syn ingredients like lean beef mince to keep syns low.

Chilli con carne is a great syn-free meal to choose on the slimming world and can be made syn-free with our recipe above.

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.