Jimjams is great chocolate spread to choose from if you are looking to cut back on sugar in your diet, but since it's not a syn free food, you need to make sure you are tracking how much you are having.
This chocolate spread has 4 syns in a per tablespoon, making it a moderate synned spread and okay to have in moderation when measured.
Down below in our guide, we will discuss why Jim Jams is a healthier chocolate spread, how much you can have on the SW plan as well as some low syn alternatives to this chocolate spread.
Why Is Jim Jams a Healthier Chocolate Spread?
Jim Jams chocolate spread is healthier than other spreads due to the fact it has less sugar, the spread is instead sweetened with a sweetener, keeping it lower in syns.
At 4 syns a tablespoon you could have up to three tablespoons of the spread before using over 10 syns in your daily allowance. Although this spread is sweetened without sugar, it is still high in calories too, so we suggest eating it only within moderation and always measuring the amount you are using with tablespoons and teaspoons.
Jim jams chocolate spread does come in a few different flavours, we've listed the rest of them below to keep you on track.
Jim Jams Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Spread 330G - 4 syns a serving.
Vegan Salted Caramel Chocolate Spread - 4 syns a serving.
Vegan Dark Chocolate Orange Spread - 5 syns a serving.
Vegan Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Spread - 4 syns a serving.
JimJams No Added Sugar Hazelnut Chocolate Spread - 5 syns a serving.
Low Syn Alternatives To Jim Jams Chocolate Spread
If you find Jim Jams chocolate spread too high in syns, there are plenty of other low syn alternatives to put on your morning toast which we will list below.
Tesco Chocolate Spread 400G - 4 syns a tablespoon.
Tesco Hazelnut Chocolate Spread 400G - 4 syns.
Nature's Store Gluten Free Chocolate Spread - 4 syns.
Raw Health Organic Cacao Brazilnut Bliss - 5 syns.
Last Words
Overall, Jim Jams chocolate spread is a great choice to have on your toast thanks to its low syn value of 4 syns per tablespoon or 2 syns a teaspoon, it's also a good option if you want to cut back on sugar thanks to its sweeteners based ingredients.
We would suggest always measuring chocolate spread out before using it, just spreading out the jar can be deceptive as too how much you are using which could lead to consuming extra syns by accident.
Jennifer
Jennifer is a certified nutritionist and weight loss coach with a Master's in Nutrition from Cambridge. With over 10 years experience, she shares healthy recipes and science-backed slimming tips on SheCooksSheEats to help people reach their wellness goals. Jennifer stays up-to-date by regularly attending conferences and continuing her nutrition education. She aims to provide research-backed advice to inspire balanced, happy living.
